On Wednesday, there'll be a splashy (pricey) gala to hail Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson and celebrate the launching of the new season.
The $1,000.00 ticket will guarantee Ballet fans a spot in the limelight at a cocktail reception, dinner, and a much-anticipated stellar performance by the San Francisco Ballet.
Patrons with big bucks to splurge on the arts may spring for a table at $10,000.00 a crack.
Helgi Tomasson boasts a 25th Anniversary with the respected Ballet company.
However, when Tomasson first took the reins in 1985, there were some doubts about his commission.
Although the dancer from Iceland earned a silver medal at the 1st International Ballet in Moscow, and garnered considerable accolades over his distinguished career, there weren't too many choreographed numbers under his belt.
To his credit, supporters on the sidelines since then, have touted the humble performer for breaking down walls in the dance arena - and specifically - snuffing out a previous class distinction between regional and national ballet troupes.
And now, there is a whole new season ahead, to top that!
Congrats on your Silver Anniversary Helgi!
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