Over 700 lovers of the ballet joined The Joffrey Ballet Women’s Board for their incredible black-tie event—the 12th Annual Spring Gala, “We All Speak Dance” on April 25th.  The event began at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University with an exclusive, one-hour performance with pieces chosen by Joffrey Ballet’s Artistic Director Ashley Wheater followed by a trolley ride to the Chicago Hilton where guests enjoyed an elaborate night of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Over $1.1 million was raised for performances and programming for The Joffrey Ballet.

Photos by Dan Rest: Grand Ballroom; Joffrey Ballet students; Charles and Candace Jordan; Dana Hokin Garvey, Greg Cameron and Elisabeth Adams; Fabrice Camels, Susan Ross, Tom Ross; Kristopher, Annie and Eloise Atzeff; Hans and Molly Pusch and Ethan and Coco Meers; Zach and Anne Lazar of BMO Harris; Jim Noonan and Dana Levinson; William and Shelley Farley; Liz and Jeffrey Sharp