Opening Night
Friday Jul 31, 2026 7:00 pm
ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS
By donating at a certain level, you may have access to closed rehearsals, presale ticket access, invitations to post-performance Receptions, premium seating, and more!
Throughout its 35+ year history, the Vail Dance Festival has provided an inspiring environment in which diverse dancers, choreographers, and musicians share creative time & space, fuel each other artistically, and present work that challenges & showcases their talent. None of this would be possible without the support of our dedicated donors. Ticket sales only cover 28% of our operating expenses and we rely on individual donors to make our Festival a great success year after year.
IMPACT OF YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFT:
- Makes it possible to bring the world’s best artists to the Vail stage
- Allows us to commission new works by acclaimed choreographers and composers.
Learn more about world premieres. - Takes the Festival into the community with free events like Dancing in the Streets & Dancing in the Park
- Provides free and discounted tickets to the community through our Community Arts Access Program
- Generates $3.6 million in revenue for our community
UNDERWRITING
Underwrite a performance, musician, world premiere, music commission, or more! Underwriting opportunities start at the Platinum Dress Circle Level. All underwriters receive recognition in the Festival Program Book. Choose what you are passionate about and make a direct impact on the Vail Dance Festival!
2026 opportunities coming soon!
CELEBRATE THE BEAT
Celebrate the Beat’s dance curriculum can be life-changing for local youth. Teaching them not just the art of dance, but the art of the possible.
COSTUME FUND
Costumes are an essential part of every dance performance—they give shape, texture, and emotional depth to the choreography on stage. Contributions to this fund directly support the creation and renewal of costumes, ensuring our artists can continue to bring each work fully to life on stage.
HOW TO GIVE
There is a multitude of ways to financially support the Vail Dance Festival. Please review the options by clicking below.
LEGACY GIFTS
We invite you to consider leaving a legacy gift to the Vail Dance Festival. Your gift will support the Festival today, tomorrow, and into the future and will serve as a meaningful tribute to your generosity. Creating a bequest, charitable gift annuity or giving appreciated stock may offer better tax savings for you than an outright gift of cash.
DONOR TICKETING INFORMATION
Access to early ticketing and the best seats in the house is just one of the many amazing donor benefits we offer. Donors will receive email communications with instructions on how to place ticket orders prior to the presale windows.
OVERVIEW:
- Our donors receive access to purchase tickets in advance of the public on sale
- Silver Dress Circle donors and above have access to our convenient Donor Concierge to assist with ticketing and benefit fulfillment
- Silver Dress Circle donors and below may purchase tickets during the presale dates listed below
- Gold Dress Circle donors and above receive access to premium seats at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (pictured) and Vilar Performing Arts Center .
2026 PRESALE DATES!
Gold Dress Circle levels and above may purchase tickets starting February 24 and the ticket order deadline is June 8. Ticket orders received by that date will secure the lowest possible ticket price.
- February 26-March 3 | Silver Dress Circle
- March 4-March 6 | Bronze Dress Circle
- March 9-March 11 | Fan Club
Tickets go on sale to the public on March 12 at 11:00am MT.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS
MAKE A DONATION ONLINE:
MAKE A DONATION VIA CHECK:
Vail Dance Festival / Vail Valley Foundation
PO Box 6550
Avon, CO 81620
HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED HELP?
Please contact [email protected].
The Vail Dance Festival is a project of The Vail Valley Foundation.
Our tax ID Number is 74-2215035.
Restrictions may apply to receiving benefits if donors are giving through a donor-advised fund, private foundation, charitable trust or matching gift. Please contact your tax advisor with questions.