NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 8: The School of American Ballet (SAB) Winter Ball Committee Luncheon hosted by Van Cleef & Arpels on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Van Cleef & Arpels, 744 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY. The Winter Ball is The School of American Ballet's highest profile annual benefit. This glamorous black-tie dinner dance at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater is attended by 500 patrons, including the School’s board members and alumni as well as leaders from the New York corporate and social communities. The event features a one-time-only performance by the advanced students of the School of American Ballet choreographed specifically for this event by a noted artist. Proceeds from the SAB's Winter Ball are used to award scholarships, maintain world-class studios and residence halls, and offer vital student programs beyond the classroom. The Encore is theWinter Ball's after-party. After dinner, 200 of the city’s philanthropic chic young professionals join the Winter Ball for dancing and dessert. Dinner tickets include admission to The Encore and after-party only tickets are also available. Winter Ball 2011 Overview: Chairmen: Pamela J. Joyner, Marissa Mayer, Elizabeth R. Miller and Betsy Pitts Founding Chairman: Coco Kopelman and Liz Peek. Honorary Chairmen: Deborah Roberts and Al Roker. Sponsor: Van Cleef & Arpels. Date: Monday, March 14, 2011,Time: 7 pm cocktails, 8 pm dinner, 9:30 pm The Encore dessert and dancing. Location: David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center . Attendees: 500 dinner guests, 200 additional Encore guests. MEDIA CONTACT: Lauren Thayer | Lisa Lori Communications | Tel: 203.228.5090 | e-mail: thayer@lisalori.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2010 by Karen Zieff | About: Karen is an event and portrait specialist working worldwide as well as an authorized contributing photo journalist to ManhattanSociety.com. Karen is available for private hire. To see more work, please visit her personal website: http://www.zieffphoto.com | toll free contact number: 888.353.4248 | e-mail: karen@zieffphoto.com