This was only one of several astounding pieces that the extraordinary Evidence Dance Company, presented at its 25^th anniversary celebration at The Plaza. The event garnered $500,000 for the company.

"Just moving feels so good!" exclaimed Jamison, director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. "Get on down there!"

Ronald K. Brown, who founded the company and is its artistic director, vaulted onstage and performed a solo turn in a passionate tribute to his major supporter, board chairman Reginald Van Lee.

Three hundred guests sprang to their feet in a standing ovation, including such ardent fans as board vice chair Joyce Mullins-Jackson, Uptown magazine publisher Jocelyn Taylor, artist Victor Matthews, green energy consultant Alexandra Stanton.

Billed as a Silver Ball, most guests came with a twist of silver on attire.

Deepa Pakianathan, who works in venture capital in San Francisco, outdid everyone. She was gorgeous in a Blue Marine runway designed by Anna Molinari. "I came because I like dance," she said.

Rhonda Ross, daughter of the great Diana Ross, looked stunning in a B. Michael number. She was radiant, having given birth last year to her first, a boy named Michael. She’s a singer/actor who also owns a brokerage firm, Boss Realty.

Highlight of the enchanting evening was an electric performance by Jennifer Holliday just the way she did when she starred in Michael Bennett’s Dreamgirls on Broadway which earned her a Tony Award.