Acclaimed dancer Fayard Nicholas arrives at the Thalians 50th anniversary gala in Los Angeles October 8, 2005. Nicholas was part of the Nicholas Brothers dance team that performed in the 'Ziegfeld Follies of 1936.' The Thalians were founded in 1955 by a group of entertainment industry members, including actressse Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee, who wanted to harness their talents to provide funds for mental health treatment and research in Los Angeles. REUTERS/Fred Prouser