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Soon, Jagger and Jimmy Fallon appeared on stage, and the television host introduced himself to the audience as Timothée Chalamet; the joke continued throughout the ballet community. The two introduced the evening’s display of works by George Balanchine diamond—The final scene of the three-part series jewelry Production – a tribute to the splendor of the Russian court. “We are honored to be here. It is a very special night because it is the beginning of Balanchine’s 60th anniversary diamond,“I’m delighted to be able to support a company that does such a great job of nurturing classics and promoting new work,” said Jagger.
set to Symphony No. 3 In Tchaikovsky’s work, a group of dancers move gracefully with majestic symmetry. True to its title, pristine white tutus and bodices were embellished with sparkling crystals, while tiaras were also seen throughout. An intimate pas de deux between the ballerina and the knight captivated the audience, and at the end, a group of dancers joined the main couple in a dynamic polonaise that elicited a standing ovation from the audience.
As the curtain drew to a close, NYCB’s principal dancers changed into their best formals and joined the gala-goers for dinner on the theater’s gallery. Under the supervision of event design firm Cait & Jules, 65 giant inflatable spheres were installed, suspended from the ceiling along black rope tassels. Tables were filled with vibrant ranunculus, deep burgundy anthuriums and ivory orchids that echoed the colors of the ballet costumes. further nod inlaid in stone themed, floral centerpiece with mini disco balls and crystal quartz gemstones. The dinner, which included roasted beet salad, braised short ribs and soft caramel popcorn cheesecake for dessert, was a hit with the 850 seated guests.
“What a night,” Fallon said. Fashion. “I’ve been coming here for years. I do a show on the street, but I can’t do half the things that most people can do in New York. But I saw some of the work backstage and in the dance, and I was blown away. It’s all fascinating. This could be an annual event for me. I have to bring my girls here and back.”
At 11 p.m., Jagger was one of the first attendees to hit the dance floor, where the Rolling Stones frontman danced with his choreographer-fiancée Melanie Hamrick; herself a former ballet dancer.
“Ballet is a very special event to enjoy and watch live. There is nothing like it,” Rosen concluded.
