Jete Society Mad Hatter's Dance Party

by Lucien Zeigler · January 23, 2012

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    DC’s most glamorous gathered in the swanky ballroom of the Ritz Carlton in downtown Washington on Saturday night for the Mad Hatter’s Dance Party, the 11th Annual Jete Society Party, to celebrate the Ballet’s upcoming premiere of ALICE (in Wonderland).

    [Winston Bao Lord, Ashley Taylor, Septime Webre] [Whimsical costumes from Wonderland]

    Hosts Winston Bao Lord and Ashley Taylor thanked the guests before attendees were treated to a special performance choreographed by Washington Ballet company member Aaron Jackson.

    [Ashley Taylor, Diana Minshall, Kendall Arney Vincent] [Heather DownenRyan Zimmerman] [Sally StiebelMark Ein]

    Washington Nationals star Ryan Zimmerman and girlfriend Heather Downen were in attendance, as were dozens of GOG’s Hot 100s, including Diana MinshallSally StiebelCori Sue Morris, Alyssa FarahLindsey BeckerBecca ThorsenGeorge Foulard, Ava Deylami, Fritz BroganReed Landry, Nick CafritzKaitlyn Reilly and Sondra Ortagus .

    [Julie LandryReed Landry] [Becca ThorsenAllison Somers]

    Throughout the evening, cast members in full costume mingled with the socials, and DJ Pitch One from New York provided the music that packed the centrally located dance floor several times throughout the evening. The décor, provided by Syzygy Event Production, did not disappoint.

    [Brooke HendersonFritz Brogan][Carter RoehlLindsey Becker]

    The event was sponsored by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, Bacardi USA, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Red Bull, Uber, Microsoft, Enjoy Cupcakes, Bai antioxidant drinks and others.

    ALICE (in wonderland) premiers in Washington at the Kennedy Center April 11-15.

    [Lauren Turner, Sondra Ortagus, Hollis PicaMatt Hill, Heather Darazs]