A TEA SOIRée
NOVEMBER 21 | 6PM
Celebrate the Fairmont Olympic Hotel’s Centennial in style at A Tea Soirée, an evening of culinary artistry and captivating performances. Enjoy a tea-inspired, multi-course dinner expertly crafted by Director of Culinary Eraj Jayawickreme, with each dish drawing from the rich flavors of afternoon tea with an innovative twist.
The evening features an immersive dance performance by Seattle’s Christopher D’Ariano of the Pacific Northwest Ballet, seamlessly blending movement and flavor for a truly unforgettable experience. Join us for a night where tradition meets modern sophistication.
PURCHASE TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION
- Reserved event seating
- Curated multi-course dinner
- (1) Glass of wine or a tea-infused cocktail
- Experience the highly anticipated premiere of a new masterpiece by Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Christopher D’Ariano
VIP
- Reserved VIP seating close to the dance floor
- Curated multi-course dinner
- Enhanced tea inspired beverage experience
- Experience the premier of a new work by PNB’s Chris D’Ariano
- Pre-show meet-and-greet with Chris D’Ariano
BEHIND THE SCENES
Meet the choreographer behind Tea Soirée
Christopher D'Ariano
Christopher D’Ariano is a Seattle-based dancer and choreographer. Originally from the Bronx, he trained at Ballet Tech and the School of American Ballet, earning the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise in 2016. He joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice in 2017, was promoted to the corps de ballet, and became a soloist in 2022, performing in both classical and contemporary works.
As a choreographer, Christopher has created over 10 ballets and explored other mediums like film and illustration. His work has been featured by the Joffrey Ballet Academy, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Seattle Art Museum, and more.
FROM THE ARCHIVEs
