Kevin McAnarney

Longtime arts patrons Ann and William Van Ness welcomed guests to their art filled townhouse for a very special kickoff cocktail reception for the committees and honorees of the upcoming ROLEX presents NEW YORK NEW YORK a helluva town - Career Transition For Dancers' 29th Anniversary Jubilee which takes place Monday, October 6, 2014 followed by dinner at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York. Scroll down for photos from the soiree!

Ann and Bill Van Ness hosted a cocktail party to toast the honorees, co-chairmen and committees of Career Transition for Dancers upcoming Jubilee Gala 'Dance Rocks' at City Center on October 29.

Like the dancers they support who need to warm-up a bit before they hit the stage, the organizers of the October 23 'One World, A Spectacular Global Celebration to Benefit Career Transition For Dancers (CTFD)' got together for a warm up session / cocktail party at the home of Ann and Bill Van Ness