Purist Hosts Sunset Performance for Dancers for Good Preview

Purist Hosts Sunset Performance for Dancers for Good Preview at Hudson Yards in New York, NY – May 20th, 2019

On Monday, May 20th, the sun slowly set over a beautiful celebration at Hudson Yards honoring the upcoming Dancers for Good. Nearly a hundred guests gathered at the stunning residences at 15 Hudson Yards. 

Two dancers performed in the penthouse space overlooking breathtaking views of the skyline and The Vessel. Attendees enjoyed sips of Fleurs de Praire wine and samples of Papa & Barkley CBD drinks.

The lovely soirée honored the organization’s upcoming fourth annual benefit this summer. Dancers for Good will take place July 19 at Guild Hall in East Hampton. 

The spectacular venue of host Fifteen Hudson Yards

The preview event to raise awareness for Dancers For Good, July 19th in East Hampton

Guests were treated to Fleurs de Prarie rosé

Sponsor Papa & Barkley offered samples and special cocktails at the bar

The invited crowd were treated to a Sunset performance preview of Dancers For Good's July 19 event

Dancers For Good co-producer Michael Apuzzo debuted a commissioned work by Eryc Taylor

Dancer Laura Halzack performed Oracle solo from the Paul Taylor classic, "Images"

Michael Apuzzo in "The Offering"

Dancer Kristine Bendul with TONY Award-winning host Cady Huffman and Eric Gunhus

Purist Founder & Editor Cristina Cuomo with Dancers For Good co-producer Eric Gunhus

0016 Dancers For Good Media Partner Purist Magazine and the stunning views from Fifteen Hudson Yards

Bartenders For Good

Sponsor David Seligman with David Mindak and Howard Williams

The amenities space on the 51st Floor of Fifteen Hudson Yards set the scene

The invited crowd enjoying cocktails and bites before the sunset preview performance

2019 Dancers For Good poster dancer Quinton Guthier of Carolyn Doorman Dance Company

Co-producers Eric Gunhus and Michael Apuzzo

Host Committee members David Traitel, Jim Porcarelli and Richard S. Gerst

Sponsors Sharyn and Glenn Bradford Jewelers

Eric Gunhus offering a preview of Dancers For Good in East Hampton on July 19

TONY Award-winning host Cady Huffman in green flanked by Elizabeth Taylor left and actress Melissa Fitzgerald right

Dancers For Good co-producer Michael Apuzzo debuted a commissioned work by Eryc Taylor

Eric Gunhus with Purist's Andrea Green Douzet

Interior Designer Joe Lupo of VT Home

Eric Gunhus with actress Melissa Fitzgerald (West Wing)

Micael Apuzzo being interviewed by HERO News' Michael Cavnaugh

Notable attendees included: dancer & co-producer Michael Apuzzo, TONY award-winning host Cady Huffman, interior designer Joe Lupo, model Charlotte Bonstrom Assaf, actress Melissa Fitzgerald, & dancer Laura Halzack.

Special thanks to Fleurs De Prairie Rose, HINT water, SiO Beauty, and Papa & Barkley.

Photo Credit: Nonesuch NYC

Dancers For Good, founded by Michael Apuzzo and Eric Gunhus, brings a fresh and new event to East Hampton; a dance festival with the most prestigious dance companies and prominent dancers in the world, sharing their gifts to raise funds in support of the arts and the local community. For more information, please visit here. 

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact Director of Marketing & Events, Karina Srb for more shots from the event!