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Jack Hawn performs as Dracula during the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pointe in Time ball at the Westin Convention Center.
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SEEN: Dracula invades Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball

Brittany Anderson Photography

SEEN: Dracula invades Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball

Everyone was on their toes and looking perfectly elegant for “Pointe in Time, Love Never Dies,” the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s annual ball Saturday night at the Westin Convention Center, Downtown.

A cocktail reception had 400 guests sipping and socializing as they watched dancers creating art after dipping their toes in paint and dancing. The silent and live auctions also drew lots of interest and bids.

The gala’s theme was a nod to “Dracula,” which opens Feb. 10. Brides of Dracula — student dancers dressed in white — surrounded the dance floor as guests entered the ballroom. Acting executive director Kati Gigler welcomed everyone as they took their seats.

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“We are thrilled to be here tonight,” she said. “The funds we raise each year at Pointe in Time provide opportunities for students ages 5 and up to attend Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School.

The students train at PBT studios and have a chance to perform on stage with the professional company.

 

“We are so thankful for our community’s continuing support of our students, our artists and our art form,” Gigler added.

The event, which raised $663,000, celebrated the 10th year of this scholarship program.

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“This is a great cause we are honored to chair,” said Chuck Snyder who co-chaired with Diana Misetic.

Performances from “Dracula” were followed by the live auction and dancing to the John Parker Band.

Enjoying the party were sponsors Vivian and Bill Benter, Peggy McKnight, board chair Mary McKinney Flaherty with Mark, board member Barbara Cottrell, committee members Diane and Hal Waldman with their daughter, Kelly Waldman, Betsy Teti, Melanie and Jim Crockard, Christina O’Toole, Becky and Herb Torbin, Melonie Nance with Tim McVay and David Bush, Steve Webster, Stephanie Flannery, Peggy Harris and Paul Purdy and David Onufer.

First Published: November 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m.

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Jack Hawn performs as Dracula during the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pointe in Time ball at the Westin Convention Center.  (Brittany Anderson Photography)
Ball co-chairs Diana Misetic and Chuck Snyder at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Tim McVay and Peggy Harris at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Vivian and Bill Benter at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Ball committee members Melonie Nance, left, Christina O'Toole and Betsy Teti at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Mary McKinney Flaherty, left, and Katie Gigler at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Diane and Hal Waldman at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Tim McVay, left, Barbara Cottrell and David Bush at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Jim and Melanie Crockard at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
Ellen Brooks, Steve Webster and Richard Burkland at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
David Onufer and Paul Purdy at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Pointe in Time ball on Saturday at the Westin Convention Center in Downtown.  (Patricia Sheridan/Post-Gazette)
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