Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS)’s Casablanca Gala 2014

National Ballet School (NBS)’s Casablanca Gala 2014
On Feb 7, 2014, Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS)’s annual fundraiser turned The Carlu into its own version of Rick’s Café Casablanca, with 1940’s glam and Moroccan accents.

Kim Tanenbaum, Angelina Bakshi (photo by Tom Sandler Photography)

This year’s NBS Casablanca Gala, presented by TD Bank Financial Group, aims to raise 30% of the annual funds for the National Ballet School, which also covers 72% of funds for the Professional Ballet Program students who require financial assistance.

The theme Casablanca had guests dressed to their best in 40’s style to enjoy a night of entertainment, casino games, and Moroccan-inspired gourmet food. Canadian soprano Antonella Cavallaro brought the 40s back to life with her alluring vocals and songs from the film Casablanca. À la Carte Kitchen Inc. served an exquisite four-course Moroccan dinner, culminated in the National Ballet School’s ballet performance by the students. Raffle tickets were available for purchase featuring prizes up to $49,000, and a stunning set of ‘Him & Her’ jewellery provided by Mindham Fine Jewellery as the grand prize (valued at over $32,000).
To encourage and introduce a younger crowd to the art form of ballet, this year’s Casablanca Gala offered a special “35 and Under” ticket at a reduced price. Ticket holders of the “35 and Under” were able to enjoy the reception with NBS student ambassadors, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and all the dazzling performances and entertainment.

Ken McCarter, Cathryn Gregor

Cecily Bradshaw, Robert Bradshaw

Joel Levy

Kristen Berry, Charles Berry

Frances Carmichael, Jack Cashman

NBS Casablanca Gala guests

Mavis Staines, Heather Ogden, Robert Eichvald, Tanya Howard, Guillaume Côté

Stephen Delaney, Kiki Delaney, Robyn McCallum, Ian Delaney

Student of Canada’s National Ballet School

Janice Price

Karen Johnson

Brendan Saye & Emma Hawes

‘Under 35’ guests at NBS’ Casablanca Gala

Guests attending NBS’ Casablanca Gala

Jeannine Volpe

Archie McIntosh & Gay Mitchell

David Baker, Ally Calder

Shaun Amyot, Craig Thorburn, Cindy Caron Thorburn, Amanda Johnston, John Baker

Veronica Tennant

Ann Lawson-Brehl, Paul Brehl

guests

Renette Berman, Lois Macaulay, Michelle Levy

Monika Joslin, Bradley Powell, Kim Tanenbaum, Dan Tanenbaum

Barry Hughson, Ashley Hughson, David Binet, Robert Binet

Jerry Lozinski, Joan Lozinski, Nancy Nash, Ted Nash

Stephen Delaney & Juanita Montalvo

guests

Kiki Delaney

Sara Diamond

Students of Canada’s National Ballet School

Kim Tanenbaum, Angelina Bakshi

Dan Freeman, Matt Farley, Rory Tufford, Rob Dekoning

Côté, Heather Ogden

Casablanca Gala Guests

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