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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ANNUAL GIVING!
Annual gifts are the heart and soul of the Vail Dance Festival. More than 40% of the Festival budget is funded by individual support. All gifts large and small contribute to our success!
Our giving levels provide an opportunity for everyone to invest in the work and deepen their connection to the Festival. Annual Gifts offer access to special events, rehearsals, parking, and priority ticketing. Expand the sections below to explore the various options.
P.S. This makes the perfect gift for any dance lover!
INTERESTED IN PAVILION SEATING?
Pavilion seats at the GRFA are held and designated for patrons at the Gold Dress Circle level.
INTERESTED IN PRE-SALE ACCESS?
Fan Club through Season Presenter levels receive exclusive pre-sale access prior to the public on-sale.
ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS
For more detailed information, scroll down and click on the plus sign next to the level you are interested in.
SUPPORTER ($1-199)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program*
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
FAN CLUB ($200)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program*
- Invitation to closed rehearsals at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Invitation to a post-performance Sparkling-On-Stage Reception
- Festival ticket pre-sale access: one week before the public on-sale
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
VAIL VALLEY CIRCLE ($500)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program*
- Invitation for two people to attend two closed rehearsals at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Invitations to post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
- Festival ticket pre-sale access: one week before the public on-sale
- Two complimentary lawn tickets
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
SILVER DRESS CIRCLE ($1,500)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program or nightly inserts*
- Invitation for two people to attend two closed rehearsals at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Two complimentary tickets in Sec. 1 or 4 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Festival ticket pre-sale access: one week before the public on-sale
- Preferred Ticket Ordering through the Assistant Box Office Manager
- Two invitations to each of the post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
GOLD DRESS CIRCLE ($3,000)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program and/or nightly inserts*
- Opportunity to observe daily closed rehearsals at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Two complimentary tickets to Festival performances (excluding the UpClose performance)
- Exclusive pre-sale access to performances, Festival Forums, and Fringe Festival events
- VIP Access to the Donor Concierge for ticketing
- Two invitations to each of the post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
- Two Invitations to the Festival Gala
- Two Invitations to the Donor Dancer Sparkling Brunch
- Borgen Family Patrons Plaza access
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
PLATINUM DRESS CIRCLE ($5,000)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program and/or nightly inserts*
- Opportunity to observe daily closed rehearsals at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Four complimentary tickets to Festival performances (excluding the UpClose performance)
- Exclusive pre-sale access to performances, Festival Forums, and Fringe Festival events
- VIP Access to the Donor Concierge for ticketing
- Two invitations to each of the post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
- Two Invitations to the Festival Gala
- Two Invitations to the Donor Dancer Sparkling Brunch
- Borgen Family Patrons Plaza access
- Vail Dance Festival VIP parking pass for the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Opportunity to underwrite a corps de ballet dancer on the International Evening Performances
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
DIAMOND DRESS CIRCLE ($10,000)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program and/or nightly inserts*
- Opportunity to observe daily closed rehearsals at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Eight complimentary tickets to Festival performances (excluding the UpClose performance)
- VIP Access to the Donor Concierge for ticketing
- Exclusive pre-sale access to performances, Festival Forums, and Fringe Festival events
- Two invitations to each of the post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
- Four Invitations to the Festival Gala
- Two Invitations to the Donor Dancer Sparkling Brunch
- Borgen Family Patrons Plaza access
- Vail Dance Festival VIP parking pass for the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Opportunity to underwrite a specific dancer on the International Evening Performances
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
RUBY DRESS CIRCLE ($20,000)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program and/or nightly inserts*
- Biography in the Festival program*
- Opportunity to observe daily closed rehearsals at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Fourteen complimentary tickets to Festival performances (excluding the UpClose performance)
- VIP Access to the Donor Concierge for ticketing
- Exclusive pre-sale access to performances, Festival Forums, and Fringe Festival events
- Two invitations to each of the post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
- Four Invitations to the Festival Gala
- Two Invitations to the Donor Dancer Sparkling Brunch
- Borgen Family Patrons Plaza access
- Vail Dance Festival VIP parking pass for the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Opportunity to underwrite a specific program of the Festival including new works, artists, Fringe Events, and others
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
UNDERWRITERS CIRCLE ($30,000)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program and/or nightly inserts*
- Biography in the Festival program*
- Opportunity to observe daily closed rehearsals at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Sixteen complimentary tickets to Festival performances (excluding the UpClose performance)
- VIP Access to the Donor Concierge for ticketing
- Exclusive pre-sale access to performances, Festival Forums, and Fringe Festival events
- Two invitations to each of the post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
- Four Invitations to the Festival Gala
- Two Invitations to the Donor Dancer Sparkling Brunch
- Borgen Family Patrons Plaza access
- Meet-and-greet backstage and photo with Festival artists (on request)
- Post-performance dinner with dancers
- Vail Dance Festival VIP parking pass for the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Opportunity to underwrite an evening performance and receive recognition from the stage on a dedicated evening
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
SEASON PRESENTER ($50,000+)
BENEFITS
- Listing in the Festival program and/or nightly inserts*
- Biography and photo in the Festival program*
- Opportunity to observe daily closed rehearsals at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Studio Tent
- Sixteen complimentary tickets to Festival performances (excluding the UpClose performance)
- VIP Access to the Donor Concierge for ticketing
- Exclusive pre-sale access to performances, Festival Forums, and Fringe Festival events
- Two invitations to each of the post-performance Sparkling On Stage Receptions
- Six Invitations to the Festival Gala + host recognition and reserved table at event
- Four Invitations to the Donor Dancer Sparkling Brunch
- Borgen Family Patrons Plaza access
- Meet-and-greet backstage and photo with Festival artists (on request)
- Post-performance dinner with dancers
- Vail Dance Festival VIP parking pass for the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Underwriting recognition from the stage as Season Presenter on select evenings
*Support must be confirmed by April 30, 2021 to be listed in the Vail Dance Festival Program.
MAKE A DONATION VIA CHECK:
Vail Dance Festival / Vail Valley Foundation
PO Box 6550
Avon, CO 81620
HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED HELP WITH YOUR DONATION?
Please contact Martha Brassel, Director of Development at mbrassel@vvf.org.
Click HERE to learn about the expanded charitable giving tax incentives of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
The Vail Valley Foundation’s Tax ID Number is 74-2215035.