BROOKLYN’S GRAVESEND neighborhood is home to the Covenant Ballet Theatre, which on Thursday, March 21, hosted its second annual “Cocktail Caper” gala/fundraiser at the Riverside Church in upper Manhattan. Considered “one of the best-kept secrets in Brooklyn,” and founded in 1987, Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn has trained hundreds of students, aged three through adult, from all five boroughs and the tri-state area. The evening’s honorees included board president and longtime supporter Steven Rissman, who received the “Inspired Leadership Award” for his critical role in CBT’s growth and expansion. CBT also recognized the Brann family (Rebeccah and Craig) for their contributions to the dance and music that have helped build CBT over two generations.

In addition, the evening featured the restaging of a work by CBT’s founder and artistic director, Marla Hirokawa, that was inspired by the classic 1940s film “Casablanca.”

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