The Aspen Times: Moonlit Masquerade

In the company of DanceAspen's dynamic dancers - Sammy Altenau, Jane Mumford, Nicole Bui, Meredith Harrill, Jonah Delgado, and Myles Tracy.
Jordan Curet/Courtesy photo

By May Selby

DanceAspen’s fourth annual gala took place on July 18 at Hotel Jerome, this time with the ethereal theme of a Moonlit Masquerade. Guests arrived at the sold-out event, which began with a cocktail reception in the Antler Bar, then all were invited into the ballroom that had been transformed into a candlelit environment with roses, ribbons, and masks adorning the tables. A stunning larger-than-life painting created by artist Andy Millner, in collaboration with Hexton Gallery, served as the backdrop for the stage and dance floor. This piece is currently available at Hexton Gallery on the Cooper Avenue Mall and worth seeing. And once it’s been purchased, 50% of proceeds will generously be donated to DanceAspen.