circle talk: the abc of dance to unite - 2023 BENEFIT

Thank you to our Board of Directors, Benefit Coordinators, Host Committee, Staff, Volunteers, Afterschool Partnering Agencies, and Donors for making our 9th Annual Benefit a huge success!

On Tuesday, May 9 at The Cutting Room we had the pleasure of honoring Chad Matthews, President- ABC Owned Television Stations, who has been a great support to Dance to Unite over the years. Live music by The Eyal Vilner Big Band accompanied the evening, with swing dance performance by Gaby & AJ and Dance to Unite students.



our BENEFIT host

We were thrilled to welcome back ABC7 Anchor, Sandra Bookman, as our host for the evening!

our 2023 benefit honoree

We honored Chad Matthews, President- ABC Owned Television Stations, for his dedication to Dance to Unite over the years!

 

swing dance performance

We enjoyed a dynamic swing dance performance by swing dance champions: Gaby and AJ!


special guest jazz band

We danced the night away with world renowned jazz band The Eyal Vilner Big Band who joined us for a second year in a row with their energetic sound!


a special performance by the dance to unite students!


It is thanks to your critical support that Dance to Unite can grow and bring its high quality, full school year-round program to many more students who reside in the most vulnerable neighborhoods of NYC!