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Sarasota Ballet celebrates Iain Webb's crystal anniversary at gala

Iain Webb was celebrated for 15 seasons with the company during the gala on May 1.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 7:05 a.m. May 2, 2022
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The Sarasota Ballet celebrated Director Iain Webb's 15 seasons of performance and productions during the Crystal Gala on May 1. 

Guests met at the Sarasota Opera House for a ballet performance from past and present members that paid tribute to Webb's time with the company. They then left for to the Sailor Circus Arena to enjoy an indoors dinner and program.

Longtime supporters mingled and admired the venue's dazzling white color scheme and decor before sitting down for dinner. Webb later took to the stage to thank the audience and speak to his years with the ballet company. 

The crowd took to the dance floor to end the night.

Director Iain Webb and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri at the Crystal Gala on May 1, 2022.
Director Iain Webb and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri at the Crystal Gala on May 1, 2022.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Rick Bertoni, Danielle Brown and Richard Rhodes
Rick Bertoni, Danielle Brown and Richard Rhodes
Chairs Betty and Bud Shapiro
Chairs Betty and Bud Shapiro
The venue had a white color scheme for the night.
The venue had a white color scheme for the night.
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Tracey and Michael Tucci with Kate Walsh Honea
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Don Walker and Jenny Aldrich Walker
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Rick and Gail Lisi
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