celebrate (sel'e brat'), v., -brat-ed, -brating,---vt. 1. to observe or commemorate with festivities. to perform with appropriate rites. --vi 3. to have a good time.
What I read in the prospectus of NYBC plans for the 100th, seemed to answer exactly the criteria for a Celebration.
Consider how many members, dancers, teachers, pianists, seemstress' stagehands,and all the rest of the crew who make up the family of NYCB, who worked and danced and whose memories of steps and ballets and music of their beloved Mr. B.
are forever printed in their minds and hearts, planning to do anything other than honor and praise the man they all knew as a giant genius. To all these talented hard-working people belongs
respect and huzzahs. They warmly deserve our applause, not to mention a standing ovation!