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Tonight: Stars of New York Dance!

A charitable, thrilling and judged dance competition raising funds for low-income children and honoring Susan Taylor will be held tonight at the Kumble Theatre

The Stars of New York Dance is a charitable, thrilling and judged dance competition inspired by Dancing with the Stars that will help raise dance scholarship funds for children from low-income communities in New York City, and increase their access to dance and the arts.  

Special Guest Dancers Michael Eric Dyson and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer will dance and make remarks in tribute to Susan L. Taylor. 

Mr. Dyson will be accompanied by phenomenal Blues and R&B vocalist Lady Laura of A.S.K. Management.

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EVENT DETAILS

Who:  Susan L. Taylor, Michael Eric Dyson, Errol Louis, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer,  Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Council Member Letitia James, Danny Simmons, George Faison, Terrie Williams, Gordon J. Campbell, Jauquette Greene, Rev. Lawrence E. Aker, III, Sheila Elaine Anderson, Rev. Frederick C. Ennette, Teresa “Teri” Coaxum, Robert E. Cornegy, Jr., Laurie A. Cumbo  

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What:  The 2011 Stars of New York Dance Competition Benefitting Brooklyn Youth  

When:  Friday, November 18 at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts. 5:30PM VIP Cocktail Reception; 7:00PM Dance Competition  

Where:  Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, One University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201  

Tickets:  General Admission: $50; VIP Tickets, VIP Seating and Cocktail Reception at 5:30PM: $100  

Purchase tickets online at www.kumbletheater.org.  Checks can also be made payable to The Stars of New York Dance and mailed to P.O. Box 170511, Times Plaza Station, Brooklyn, NY 112117.  

The Stars of New York Dance is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit arts service organization. Contributions in behalf of The Stars of New York Dance may be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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