Diamond Gala Celebrates 60 Glamorous Years of The National Ballet of Canada @The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

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Last night, on June 20, The National Ballet of Canada celebrated it’s 60th glamorous years with the Diamond Gala. The fundraising event featured stunning performances, luxurious prize draws, diamond-themed dinner and a healthy selection of food at the cocktail reception. On stage, the dancers performed some pieces that they choreographed themselves with a lot of  world premieres; off stage, the partners and members who participated in “The Tutu Project” exhibited their Tutu creations. The night of Art and Fashion successfully raised $1.35 million for The National Ballet of Canada.

We loved the Eggplant Arugula Rolls and the Curry Chicken  Salad Pinwheels catered by Whole Foods Market ; we enjoyed the “SKYY with Diamonds” cocktail served with SKYY Vodka, basil lemonade, and a splash of soda.

We spotted David Dixon and Shay Lowe, Shay Lowe tells us about her jewellery designs:

What people were wearing: we noticed a lot of Ralph Laurens, Calvin Kleins, BCBGs and Armanis for the night.

The Tutu Project

The Tutu Project

The Tutu Project: Designed and built by English National Ballet in collaboration with Giles Deacon

The Tutu Project: Julie Moon on behalf of Narwhal Art Projects

The Tutu Project: Comrags (Selected by the Fashion Design Council of Canada)

The Tutu Project: Liana O’Brien, Pat Piercy, Mary Parker, Jacquelyn Rey, Bessie Harvie and Marjory Hope on behalf of The Port Theatre

The Tutu Project: Krista Eve Lomax (National Open Call for Artists Selection)

The Tutu Project: Cydelic by Choryin

The Tutu Project: Justina McCaffrey

The Tutu Project: Shay Lowe’s “Grace and Light Tutu

The Tutu Project: Jennifer Zimmerman (Senior Manager of Special Events for The National Ballet of Canada)

wearing: Prada

wearing: Shay Lowe Necklace

wearing: BCBG, Pucci

wearing: Barbara Adamczenko

wearing: Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga

wearing: BCBG, Vintage

wearing: Shelley, private boutique

wearing: a dress from New York, H&M

wearing: 1950s, Express & Calvin Klein

wearing: Calvin Klein, Prada

wearing: Club Monico, Lida Baday

wearing: Club Monico, Lida Baday

wearing: Kristyn Nowers (left)

wearing: BCBG, BCBG

wearing: La Chateau (left)

wearing: BCBG, Vintage

wearing: Oscar de la Renta

wearing: Nicole Miller, Canali, Sean John, Greta Constatine

wearing: Dolce&Gabbana (left)

wearing: private store, Hoax Couture, Cesare, Attolini, Ralph Lauren

wearing: Vintage cape, Ralph Lauren dress

wearing: John Galliano

wearing: John Galliano (left), Armani (right)

wearing: Rosemarie Umetsu (dress)

wearing: Marie Saint Pierre (middle), Armani (right)

wearing: Zara dress & Shay Lowe Jewellery (left), Diane Von Furstenberg (right)

wearing: BCBG (left)

wearing: Boutique from Queen West

wearing: 10yr old vintage, Hugo Boss

wearing: French Connection, Calvin Klein

wearing: Burberry tie (left), Fcuk (right)

wearing: Autralian designer dress (right)

wearing: Proenza Schouler (left), Banana Republic shirt + Mexx pants (right)

David Dixon

wearing: Diane von Furstenberg, Betsey Johnson

wearing:Zara, Genette Salgado

wearing: Joy, Joy

More about The National Ballet of Canada …
The National Ballet of Canada is a dance company committed to outreach education for families and youth who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the joys of ballet. For six decades, The National Ballet of Canada has been captivating audiences through the beauty and power of dance. The company has a wide range of age appropriate programs designed to engage with schools and kids in the GTA and communities all over Ontario.
For more information please visit:  http://national.ballet.ca/

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We are loving this tutu piece from them! (click on the picture below to link to their website)