San Francisco Ballet Gala Honors Helgi Tomasson

Yurie Pascarella at San Francisco Ballet's Opening Night Gala 2010
Marlene Tomasson, Helgi Tomasson, Charlotte Mailliard Shultz
Zachary Bogue and Marissa Mayer
Rosemary Baker in Valentino
Larry Baer and Pam Baer

For 25 years San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director and Choreographer Helgi Tomasson has run the shows. Fondly known as Helgi by dancers and patrons alike, a Silver Celebration on opening night, January 20, 2010, celebrated his tenure. The gala performance included 16 classical and contemporary works highlighting Helgi’s illustrious career. Prior to the performance guests attended one of four black-tie dinners at City Hall, and afterward danced the night away under its elaborate dome.

Red carpet style at San Francisco Ballet’s Silver Celebration:

San Francisco Ballet Gala Chair Laurie Sharp
Patrick Barber and Melissa Barber
San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary President Allison Mauze with Michael Mauze
Yurie Pascarella
Jerry Yang, Akiko Yamazaki
Debra Leylegian, Alan Liss, Robin Collins
Kay Benz with her daughter, SF Ballet Gala Dinner Chair, Carol Benz (in Lily Samii)
Angelique Griepp, Troy Griepp
Judy Singer, Suzy Kellems Dominik
Paula Carano
David Spencer, Suzanne Moller
Holly Peterson, Karl Peterson
Karen Caldwell and Jean Larette, both wearing dresses by designed by Karen Caldwell
Doug Boszhardt, Julia Boszhardt, Steve Walske, Jennifer Walske

Photos by Drew Altizer Photography

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