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Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Since its 1974 inception, Ailey II has flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with new Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Since its 1974 inception, Ailey II has flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with new Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.

The Philip Glass Ensemble will perform Philip Glass’s “Music in Eight Parts” from 1970, thought to be lost, for one of the first times in 50 years, along with selections from Glass’s major works “Koyaanisqatsi,” “Glassworks,” “The Photographer,” and “Einstein on the Beach.” The Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE) comprises the principal performers of the music of Philip Glass. In 1968, Glass founded the PGE in New York City as a laboratory for his music. Its purpose was to develop a performance practice to meet the unprecedented technical and artistic demands of his compositions. In pioneering this approach, the PGE became a creative wellspring for Glass, and its members remain inimitable interpreters of his work.

Join us for dinner, dancing, raffles, a live auction, and Camp fun! Share Your Heart Ball is the primary fundraiser for Camp Rainbow Gold, an Idaho nonprofit providing hope, love, fun, and a community of support to children diagnosed with cancer. After three years away, we’re headed back to the ballroom for one of the most highly anticipated fundraising events of the year. Most known for our oncology summer camps, Camp Rainbow Gold also provides a camp for siblings, retreats for families, a teen support group, a college scholarship program, and a year-round community for families who have endured a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Camp Rainbow Gold programs are made possible by the generosity of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community support through events like the Share Your Heart Ball. Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.shareyourheartball.org.

Attend Gautier’s second winter concert in Sun Valley.  Hear some new and unexpected repertoire for cello and piano from Gautier’s latest album, such as: La Vie en Rose, Danse des Chevaliers, Over the Rainbow, Singin’ in the Rain, South American Getaway, Comme d’ habitude, Mambo, The Humoresque, Nessun Dorma, Amazing Grace – to name just a few – as well as some irresistible favorites from his vast classical repertoire. The Tierney Theater will be staged in a new and unique way for this show. Complimentary cocktails and wine will be served.   Premiere Seats $85.00 Orchestra Seats $50.00 Student Seats $25.00 • please call the Box Office at 208.726.7872 Generously sponsored by our friends The Martine & Dan Drackett Family Foundation”