2011 NYC Dance Alliance National Convention Holds Closing Night Gala, 7/7

The Closing Night Gala of the 17th Annual NYC Dance Alliance Foundation is an over the top, not to be missed Finale featuring America's most talented young dancers and Broadway stars - many of whom are NYCDA alumni. The Gala takes place Thursday, July 7th at 6:30 PM Sheraton New York, 811 7th Avenue @ 53rd Street New York, NY 10019

Following a week of intense workshops with the country's top choreographers, teachers and Broadway performers; auditions for such Broadway shows as Billy Elliot, Memphis, Come Fly Away, Annie & Peter Pan and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and dance competitions for college scholarships, hundreds of the country's most promising young dancers the next generation of dance world stars will participate in the Finale and Closing Night Gala.

Joining the next generation of dance world stars will be Tony nominee Orfeh, "Legally Blonde"; Shannon Lewis, currently in "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" , Michael-Demby Cain, "Smokey Joe's Café"; Ramona Keller, "Smokey Joe's Café"; Grammy nominee Marty Thomas, "Wicked" and Adrienne Warren "Dreamgirls". Also performing is acclaimed singer/songwriter Kate Thompson.

Highlights of the gala include Showstopping Teen and Senior Opening Number; Teen and Senior Finalists performing for Critics' Choice & Outstanding Dancer Awards; Grand Prizes and Cash Scholarships; National NYCDA Teen and Senior Critics' Choice Awards presented; National NYCDA Teen and Senior Outstanding Dancer Scholarships presented and Broadway Special Guests. Limited seats available at $65

For more information or to purchase tickets contact 855-692-5678 or visit www.nycdance.com