Pennsylvania Ballet Leaps Onto Runway for Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show & Fundraiser

WHO:              Pennsylvania Ballet & Saks Fifth Avenue

WHAT:            Fashion Show & Fundraiser

WHEN:           Sunday, November 11, 2012
                        11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:         Saks Fifth Avenue
                        2 Bala Plaza
                        Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

DETAILS:      Pennsylvania Ballet leaps from the stage to the runway for an exclusive fashion show and fundraiser! The dancers of Pennsylvania Ballet will model stunning fashions direct from the floor of Saks Fifth Avenue as guests enjoy a light brunch and private shopping experience. Pennsylvania Ballet dancer and stylist Edward Barnes has selected pieces from designers such as Chanel, Helmut Lang, and Marc Jacobs especially for this event. Models are scheduled to include Principal Dancers Amy Aldridge, Lauren Fadeley, Brooke Moore, and Francis Veyette. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit Pennsylvania Ballet. The co-chairs of this event are Lisa Glassner Kovacs and Anne Titterton.

Tickets are $125 and include a $25 gift card to Saks Fifth Avenue. To order, please contact Manager of Special Events Barbara Vogdes at 215.587.6916 or bvogdes@paballet.org.

Founded in 1963 by Balanchine student and protégée Barbara Weisberger, Pennsylvania Ballet is one of the nation’s leading ballet companies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the Company’s annual local season features six programs of classic favorites and new works, including the Philadelphia holiday tradition, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. For more information, visit paballet.org or call 215.551.7000.