Join Patrik for the 10th Annual Allegro Breast Cancer Show & Dance on May 31 Mark your calendars to support The Allegro Ballroom's 10th Annual Allegro Breast Cancer (ABC) event to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Every year, a splendid array of Bay Area ballroom stars donate their time and talent to provide sizzling performances in our annual “A Leg Up For Breast Cancer” Show and Dance to raise funds to fight breast cancer. Every dollar that comes through the door that night will be donated, including expenses. All proceeds will be given to the Breast Cancer Fund and Friends of Faith. This annual event originated as a tribute to well-loved former Allegro teacher Christy Coté, who is now in her tenth cancer-free year. Her fight for life sparked the annual fundraiser, which has become a proud Allegro tradition. We are delighted to welcome Patrik Gallineaux  as our Master of Ceremonies. This special evening begins at 7:30 PM with a 45 minute American Tango for Everyone class in the Main Ballroom, taught by the talented favorites Mark and Andrea Nelson-Novak. At the same time in the Junior Ballroom, regular ABC Milonga hosts Polo Talnir and Diana Kaftan will teach a Milonga class. Our famous Dessert and Snack Bar opens at 8:15 PM, offering delicious cheesecakes, cookies, fruit, along with cheeses, vegetables, and other finger foods. At 9:15 PM, we’ll take our seats and enjoy the Show, headlined by Tango Con*Fusión, an all-female dance troupe with Christy Coté, Charity Lebrón, Pier Voulkos, Carolina Rozensztroch, Chelsea Eng, and Debbie Goodwin. General dancing is available until 1:00 AM in the Main Ballroom to the great musical selections of DJ Diane Lowe. In the Junior Ballroom, Polo and Diana provide favorite music for the Milonga (Tango Dance Party) until the wee hours. Regular tickets are $25, and VIP tickets with Reserved Seats are $100. Drawing prize tickets will be on sale before the event and all evening, with the final winning names posted at 11:30 PM. You do not need to be present to win. Since we opened, Allegro has donated more than $160,000 to community causes, charities, and programs for 9-11 and Tsunami relief. Committed to helping our community, we also provide scholarships to young dancers and free dance programs for youth and seniors. Join us on Saturday, May 31 for our fundraiser against this dreaded disease that touches the lives of almost everyone in some way. We’re counting on you.