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**** Celeb Packed Crowd Gives Ronald K. Brown’s Troupe Standing Ovation **** Reginald Van Lee With Pamela Joyner, Rhonda Ross Tamara Tumie And Gregory Generet Ronald K. Brown’s acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company held its 7th Annual Evidence Gala…A Breath of Spring on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center. Once again it was one of the season’s most glamorous, star studded affairs. The evening began with cocktails on the mezzanine overlooking the brightly decorated ballroom. The tables all covered in deep orange with masses of spring blooms designed transformed the historic ballroom visually into a field of flowers. While there was enough Moet Chandon Champagne and libations to float an ocean liner, most guests opted for the special cocktail created for the occasion by the master mixologists at sponsor Belvedere Vodka, The Belvedere Grand Cosmopolitan – a delightful mix of Belvedere Vodka, Grand Marnier Cranberry Juice and fresh lime. Honorary Chair Pamela ...

**** Gala Sponsors Toast Evidence, A Dance Company at Chelsea Hot Spot Elmo’s **** Gregory Generet With Tamara Tunie Reginald Van Lee With Janice Combs And Ronald K. Brown The world premiere of renowned choreographer Ronald K. Brown’s “On Earth Together” inspired by the music of Stevie Wonder at the Joyce Theater was met with thunderous applause and a standing ovation for the electrifying performance of Brown’s acclaimed troupe. Following the final curtain call, VIP supporters headed over to Chelsea hot spot Elmo’s for reception hosted by Reginald Van Lee, Chairman Emeritus of Evidence for the Gala Sponsors of the upcoming “A Breath of Spring Gala”. Among the fashionable crowd were Janice Combs who will receive the Company’s 2011 Inspiration Award at the “A Breath of Spring Gala” on April 12th. at the Grand Ballroom, Manhattan who will receive , Law & Order SVU star Tamara Tunie & her husband jazz vocalist Gregory Generet who will host the gala; newly elected Board Chairman Zai...

**** Gala Will Honor Prince Kunle Omilana & Princess Keisha Omilana Gala Celebrates 25th Anniversary of World Renowned Choreographer Ronald K. Brown’s Internationally Acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company **** Evidence, A Dance Company The 7th Annual “On Our Toes in The Hamptons” featuring the internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company under the direction of founder Ronald K. Brown and honoring Prince Kunle Omilana and Princess Keisha Omilana for their support and dedication to the Company will take place at the home of Gala Co-Chairs The Honorable Bernard Jackson and Joyce Mullins Jackson, Water Mill, N.Y. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The benefit committee of what has become “ the premiere African American cultural event of the Hamptons’ social season” includes Reginald Van Lee, Chair; Zaid Abdul-Aleem, Monica F. Azare, Veronica Claypool, Joanne E. Hill, Andrea Hoffman, Leslie Mays, Gail Monroe Perry, Lauren Roberts, Jennifer Streakes, Dr. Anc...

**** A Glittering Success Grace in Winter Silver Ball Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Evidence, A Dance Company Photos By ANN WATT @ Society-Photos.com **** Judith Jamison Rhonda Ross Broadway Diva Jennifer Holliday And Singing Star Estelle New York's First Lady Michelle Paterson Editor-In-Chief Of Essence Magazine Susan L. Taylor And Khephra Burns Lynn Whitfield Ronald K Brown With Reginald Van Lee The Grace in Winter Silver Ball, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the critically acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company certainly lived up to its name – The Plaza Hotel ballroom positively glowed and the evening was filled with the grace of performances by Ronald K. Brown’s acclaimed dance troupe Evidence, Jennifer Holliday, jazz great Peven Everett and gracious moments and tributes. The glamorous evening benefited the Brooklyn based dance company. Despite the bone chilling temperatures, most of the glam gals were in bare shoulder, backless dresses and showing lots of cleavage. The red ...

**** Acclaimed Choreographer Ronald K. Brown Will Be Honored at Grace in Winter Silver Ball at The Plaza Hotel on February 8th. Gala Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Brown’s Evidence, A Dance Company **** Prince Kunle Omilan And Princess Keisha Omilan Board Chairman Reginald Van Lee With Evidence Founder And Artistic Director Ronald K. Brown It may be the silver anniversary of his internationally famed dance troupe, Evidence, A Dance Company but it is truly a golden year for the critically acclaimed choreographer and dancer Ronald K. Brown. Just weeks ago, the critics unanimously praised the choreographer for his latest brilliant creation, “Dancing Spirit” for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre to honor the legendary dancer Judith Jamison. Commenting on the work, The Wall Street Journal’s Robert Greskovic, said” His dance throbs with visible energy and nuanced life”. On the heels of this success, he will lead Evidence on a three country of Africa with Dance in Motion USA spon...

**** EVIDENCE A DANCE COMPANY HAMPTONS GALA **** Prince Omilana Kulne And Princess Keisha Omilana Audrey Smaltz With Ken Smaltz And Gail Marquis Joyce Jackson With Bernard Jackson And Jocelyn Taylor On Our toes in The Hamptons, the 6th annual visit of Ronald K. Brown’s world acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company to the East End proved to be once again one of the most electrifying cultural events of the summer season. Held this year at the Watermill aerie of the Honorable Bernard Jackson and his wife Joyce Mullins-Jackson, vice chairman of the Evidence Board of Directors, the late afternoon fete drew over 300 luminaries from across the country including First Lady of New York, Michelle Paterson, award winning actress, Lynn Whitefield, Christian Dior President Stephane Barraque and scores more of the Hamptons’ & New York’s most glittering movers and shakers.The very social Alicia Bythewood chaired the event which began with drinks poolside under bright sunny skies. Guests munched o...

**** On Our Toes in the Hamptons **** Evidence, A Dance Company On Our Toes in the Hamptons, the annual performance and fundraising gala featuring Evidence, A Dance Company one of the world’s premier professional dance companies, returns for the sixth year. Founded by Ronald K. Brown, Evidence, A Dance Company is rooted in African dance fusing Contemporary, Jazz and Ballet with the rhythms and sounds of the African Diaspora and Caribbean cultures. The late afternoon gala will take place at the Watermill residence of The Honorable Bernard Jackson & Joyce Mullins-Jackson Saturday August 22 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Former CBS’ “The Early Show” co-anchor & best-selling author Rene Syler will be the event’s emcee. Media Sponsor is Hamptons.com.In just six years, On Our Toes in The Hamptons, the dream of Susan L. Taylor (author & Editorial Director Emerita Essence Magazine) and Reginald Van Lee (Sr. V.P., Booz Allen Hamilton) in bringing Black culture to the Hamptons, has evolved t...