The Nashville Ballet is going country as it celebrates its 25th anniversary and honors dance icon Twyla Tharp during its annual fundraising gala this weekend.
Twenty dancers will perform original pieces choreographed by ballet artistic director and CEO Paul Vasterling. The Band Perry and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Pat Alger will play songs live at Saturday's 2011 Ballet Ball at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
The Band Perry, recent winners of the Academy of Country Music's top new vocal duo or group award, will play its breakthrough hit "If I Die Young," and Alger will play his "Lone Star State of Mind."
Country singer, actress and former Dancing with the Stars champion Julianne Hough will serve as master of ceremonies and will present Tharp with the ballet's Vasterling Award for Artistic Vision and Excellence in Dance.
Ballet Ball reservations are invitation only. Other arts fans may attend the Ballet Ball Late Party, intended for "Nashville's young, chic crowd." Reservations, at $100, include a cocktail reception and music from the Pat Patrick Band. More info: www.nashvilleballet.com.
The gala raises funds for Nashville Ballet's education and community engagement efforts.
— ASSOCIATED PRESS AND STAFF REPORTS
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Ticket price/on-sale info is to come.
— STAFF REPORTS
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