MOVERS AND SHAKERS BALL
Celebrate 15 years of Saint Louis Dance Theatre at our glamorous crystal anniversary event, the Movers & Shakers Ball: Cristal Anniversary. This special evening launches our 2025-2026 Love Languages season, presented by Paul & Kathleen Matecki, and features world-premiere performances. Join the other St. Louis movers and shakers for a celebration of the future! Your support illuminates our artistry and expands access to world-class dance for the entire St. Louis community.
MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST
ALICA GRAF MACK
Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
MEET THE MOVERS & SHAKERS BALL
CO-CHAIRS
These passionate arts enthusiasts lead our Cristal Anniversary celebration, each bringing deep connections to dance and unwavering commitment to St. Louis's artistic community. Their shared vision for Saint Louis Dance Theatre's future drives this special evening honoring 15 years of world-class artistry.
Movers & Shakers Ball 2025 Co-Chairs
Gene & Maria Dobbs Bradford
Roger & Suzanne Johnson
Andrea & Jason Slavik
NOVEMBER 15, 2025
Join the movers and shakers of St. Louis as we celebrate the future of Saint Louis Dance Theatre.
Center of Creative Arts (COCA), Catherine B. Berges Theatre
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CO-CHAIRS:
Maria and Gene Dobbs Bradford
Andrea and Jason Slavik
Suzanne and Roger Johnson
HOST COMMITTEE:
Rhonda Carter Adams
Christy Beckmann
Ron and Cheri Fromm
Steven Lacy
Sheila Greenbaum and Gary Wasserman
Ted Wight
Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s glamorous Movers and Shakers Ball is THE must-see event of the season, and stands as part of the 2025-2026 Love Languages Season kickoff production weekend. This celebration of the company’s next chapter will feature the following magical evening’s events:
AT COCA:
(6880 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130)
6:00 pm VIP Champagne Toast
with Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd
(Groundbreaker guests)
6:30 pm Dinner Buffet and Live Music
(Groundbreaker and Changemaker guests)
7:00 pm Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and Photo Booth
(Shaker guests)
8:00 pm Company Dance Performance
featuring world premiere work by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
(All guests)
9:15 pm Cocktails, Dessert, Silent Auction, and
DJ After-Party
(All guests)
Curate the Ultimate Anniversary WeekenD
In partnership with our Love Languages season hospitality partner, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis, we invite you to create an immersive experience that celebrates art in all its forms.
Imagine a weekend that flows from the energy of world-premiere dance on stage to the visual appeal of 21c’s museum galleries and spaces. Indulge in world-class cuisine at the hotel's critically-acclaimed restaurant, Idol Wolf, and relax in a luxury guest room surrounded by art. As a Love Languages subscriber, you receive up to 30% off your stay as part of your subscription package.
This is the perfect opportunity to DANCE, DINE, and STAY
