Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre (GHDT) previews its season with Fashion at The Florence at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at The Florence Theatre, 329 Gradle Drive, Carmel. Cocktail attire is requested. This 21-and-over fundraising event will also feature a silent auction.
Tickets are $125 per person and be purchased at this link.
Fashion at The Florence is GHDT’s Annual Premiere Fundraiser, featuring an up-close-and-personal runway-style exhibition of stunning costumes, music, light hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. All proceeds go toward GHDT’s New Season Giving Campaign.
This year’s Runway will feature handcrafted and curated costumes that preview the upcoming Season of Dance at GHDT. Known for showcasing eclectic and textured themes, inspiration for these dynamic garments comes from all over the world. Co-hosted by Mr. Gregory Hancock and Christine Colquitt Thacker, they will give insight to these beautiful creations and the pieces and themes that inspired them. This promises to be a stylish evening of fashion, food, and fundraising. Come prepared to give.
Previewing an epic season of dance and music, GHDT will bring back some of its most iconic concerts and collaborations. Previewing the upcoming season, you will see garments from:
- The Casket Girls – Oct. 24 and 25 at The Tarkington: This grim gothic tale, based on real-life events in 1700s New Orleans, takes you into a world shrouded in fog and dark fairytales. Features all-original music composed by Cory Gabel. It’s the perfect topper to dark autumn nights. Concert Partners: Dr. Arup Roy and Dr. Anindita Sen
- Winter Fest – Dec. 4 to 14 at The Florence: Dance through the Season as GHDT celebrates its commitment to global unity within the arts. Celebrating the many holidays of the season. Experience St. Nicholas Day, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Santa Lucia Day, Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, and Christmas with GHDT in a magical new tradition at The Florence. Concert Partners: Dr. Sajal Bose and Mrs. Kalyani Bose
- The Pageant – Feb. 7 to 22 at The Florence: “Sparkle and Shine, the crown will be Mine.” Dig into the world of pageants in this brand-new, full-length piece, full of beauty, talent, jealousy, and intrigue. A fun and humorous romp behind the scenes at a fictitious beauty pageant, deliciously delivered with a wink that only GHDT can execute. Concert Partners: Dr. Sajal Bose and Mrs. Kalyani Bose
- Exodus – March 27 and 28 at The Tarkington: Exodus takes the story you think you may know and turns it upside down. Weaving in modern-day plagues that affect us all and exploring themes of social justice, perseverance, power, corruption, and hope, this truly epic concert will leave you feeling empowered. Concert Partners: Sun Development and Management Corporation and Bharat Patel
- Antony and Cleopatra – June 5 and 6 at The Tarkington: Enter the world of Club Isis, a place where stars are born and hearts are broken. This is not a distant tale, but one that takes place at your favorite nightclub in the City, with style to die for. Antony and Cleopatra tells the classic tale of love and betrayal, lost fortunes and miscommunications, that spiral into tragedy. Set to the lush, contemporary rock score composed by Corey Gabel, this is a truly inclusive nightclub event that is not to be missed. Concert Partners: Dr. Anita Joshi and Dr. Arun Jain
Be the first to preview the upcoming season, support your favorite dancers and company, and enjoy a night out with Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.
GHDT Season Presenting Partner Dr. Anita Joshi and Dr. Arun Jain. GHDT Season Title Partner by Dr. Sajal Bose and Mrs. Kalyani Bose, Dr. Kailash and Vilma Bafna Family.