Ronald K. Brown’s internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company returns once again to the East End for the company’s 8^th Annual On Our Toes in the Hamptons Summer Benefit, the premiere African-American cultural event of the Hamptons social season on August 20, 2011 at the Hayground School, 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, New York 11932.

As always, the elegant tented late afternoon gala will feature signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres by Harlem’s acclaimed 5 and Diamond Restaurant, a special performance of “Ife/My Heart” by Evidence, A Dance Company, luxury auction and dancing with the dancers. Ife/My Heart, a signature piece for the company, was built as the journey of three families to one destination: a place where the heart was open. Ife/My Heart was originally commissioned and performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 2005.

Event Chair is Dr. Ancy Verdier. Founder & Board President Ronald K. Brown along with Zaid Abdul-Aleem, Board President, Joanne E. Hill, Board Vice President. Gail Monroe-Perry, Board Secretary; Reginald Van Lee, Chairman Emeritus, Board Members Dwayne Ashley, Monica F. Azare; Reginald Canal, Andrea Hoffman. Leslie Mays, Larry Satterfield, Jocelyn Taylor and Dr. Ancy Verdier host the fete.

Young Professionals Committee Chair is Jenna Bond-Louden.

The gala will honor artist, educator and activist Jon Snow, co-founder of the Hayground School and renowned financial advisor Lola C. West, Managing Director, WestFuller Advisors LLC Event sponsors are Belvedere Vodka, Booz Allen Hamilton and Prudential. Harlem’s 5 and Diamond Restaurant, under the direction of executive chef David Martinez, will cater the event.

Under the artistic leadership of founder and choreographer Ronald K. Brown, Evidence, A Dance Company, was established in 1985. The company's mission is to promote understanding of the human experience in the African Diaspora through dance and storytelling, and to provide sensory connections to history and tradition through music, movement and spoken word. In addition to touring across the United States 25-30 weeks a year, the company supports community outreach activities and educational programs for dance enthusiasts of all ages throughout New York City