My sister-in-law and I took our little girls to this event last year, and though the food was sparse and forgettable, the atmosphere was great, with Christmas decor, beautiful tables, and live piano music the whole time, which made the event. This year, however, there were no beautiful tables, only one small display of "tea party" food, and to drink,-- no tea. There were fewer dancers there to meet this year as well. The party room was hardly decorated. There was no music to speak of--much less a live pianist. The Richmond Ballet should have given everyone their money back instead of hosting a sub-par event. My group, including my 9 year-old daughter, were very disappointed. We will not be attending this event next year. I could have spent my $27.00 a ticket elsewhere and been much happier.