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Dancing in the Park Dancing shoes were de rigueur as more than 400 philanthropists, art enthusiasts, and patrons shimmied late into the evening at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum's annual Party for the Park gala, held at the museum on May 3. Guests started the evening with a reception and a sneak peek of two 2015 Audi models. After a rousing live auction, where guests bid on items such as original artwork and international travel packages, they enjoyed a seated dinner courtesy of Max Ultimate Food. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (50 AND COUNTING); MELISSA OSTROW (DANCING IN THE PARK) Ali and Betty Riaz Stephanie Rossi Picca, Jerome Picca, and Charlotte Riggs Kate Gilbert at the post-auction dance party. Sarah Mars Mikko Nissinen and Hannah Grove Sabi Varga and Lisa Blumenthal Susan Flahive and Dave Lamere Beth Terrana and Jamie Jaffee Emily Evans and Nicolas Kane with the 2015 Audi A8 Barbara Lee and Dan Mathieu Frank Amelia and Stephen Labuda Jane Stewart danced with an LED Hula-Hoop at the post-auction dance party. Ayrten Rodriguez and Whitney Jensen Brittany Summer and Matt Gregory Daniel and Jessica Schmitz Guests enjoyed a fashion show of vintage costumes. Even the food celebrated the ballet's 50th anniversary. 50 and Counting Fifty never looked so good as Boston Ballet celebrated its anniversary with a fashion show of vintage costumes, a seated dinner, and a performance by Karole Armitage. More than 450 guests, including Alison Quirk, Lisa and Tom Blumenthal, and Belinda and Henri Termeer, enjoyed an evening hosted by news anchor Tanya Rivero. 32 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM INVITED