September 12, 2015 Sponsorship Proposal We invite you to help us raise the barre and support dance.
who we are Established in 1986 as a resource centre for dance professionals and the public in British Columbia, The Dance Centre offers a range of activities unparalleled in Canadian dance. Our goal is to support the development of dance and to nurture an environment where it can thrive. We offer programs and resources supporting dance artists, present performances and events, manage Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada’s flagship dance facility, and work to promote dance in BC.
The Dance Centre was created to be not only the physical centre for the dance profession in British Columbia, but also its public and emotional heart. Our role within the dance community is to provide infrastructure in the form of resources and studio space, as well as artistic leadership. To the public, we are the face of dance; to the dance profession, we are the voice. We love watching live dance in your space. There’s an intimacy you don’t feel at other venues. The calibre of dancers you bring in is phenomenal. We love being surprised by performances. Fabulous productions at an amazing price, by far the best deal in the City. Kudos on your programming. – Audience comments The Dance Centre’s presence, programs and support services have been an integral part in the development of my career and sense of community in the Vancouver dance landscape. – Dance artist
the event Shall We Dance Saturday September 12, 2015 Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie Street, Vancouver
Dance is a language that speaks directly to the human heart.
On Saturday, September 12, be wowed as you embark on The Dance Centre’s Shall We Dance FUNdraising event, taking place at Vancouver’s home for dance and Canada’s flagship dance facility: Scotiabank Dance Centre. Experience the Centre in ways you have never done before as it is transformed by a line-up of some of Vancouver’s most exciting talent - playing and partying throughout this architectural gem. Expect an extraordinary event, produced by party aficionados
Social Concierge,
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that features the best party DJs, prizes, a
smorgasbord of tap and ballet stars, contemporary dances, circus acts, wild urban styles, classical Indian, passionate Flamenco, contortionists and jugglers... Be prepared to be amazed and surprised, and to have FUN!
Have dinner on the stage! Start your evening at 6pm
Champagne reception followed by a threecourse dinner staged in one of Vancouver’s most intimate theatre
with an elegant
spaces. Dine with some of our city’s most talented dancers, and enjoy live entertainment designed specifically for this space.
Join the party at 9pm and party into the wee hours of the night. Roam the building as it is transformed by the city’s talented dance artists.
Live dance performances in each studio, bars, musicians and DJs will ignite the building into a hot spot for dance aficionados, party animals, revellers and supporters of the performing arts.
The Dance Centre is the only organization in British Columbia dedicated to promoting the full spectrum of dance as a performing art. Our
stage serves to deliver powerful stories that captivate, inspire and delight. Produced in collaboration with
request for support Shall We Dance
is the signature
fundraising event for The Dance Centre. The event sees dance enthusiasts, supporters, performers and local celebrities come together to give back to the place that provides a home for the development of and engagement with this beautiful art in our community.
Showcase your company
to this
discerning audience, and connect directly with this support network of Vancouver’s key business leaders, philanthropists and other culturally invested individuals. Align your company with an organization that is providing a place for the art of dance to grow and thrive in the heart of our city.
presenting sponsor Become the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of Shall We Dance 2015 with a cash contribution of $20,000. Recognition and rewards Logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all event collateral Logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor on screen and in event signage at the event Full page advertisement in event program One (1) table of ten at the ‘dinner’ Verbal recognition at the event Ten (10) ‘party’ tickets to the event Verbal recognition in official remarks made at the event Two (2) tickets to attend all Dance Centre-presented performances hosted at Scotiabank Dance Centre over the next 12 months (till August 31, 2016) Listing in The Dance Centre’s Annual Report.
supporting sponsor Become the Supporting Sponsor of Shall We Dance 2015 with a cash contribution of $10,000. Recognition and rewards Logo recognition as Supporting Sponsor in all event collateral Logo recognition as Supporting Sponsor on screen and in event signage at the event Half page advertisement in event program One (1) table of ten at the ‘dinner’ Verbal recognition at the event Verbal recognition in official remarks made at the event Two (2) tickets to attend all Dance Centre-presented performances hosted at Scotiabank Dance Centre over the next 12 months (till August 31, 2016) Listing in The Dance Centre’s Annual Report.
auction donor Become an auction donor with a prize contribution to the Live Auction held at the Shall We Dance 2015 dinner. Recognition and rewards Logo recognition as a Prize Donor in the event program Prize listing description in the event program Logo recognition as Prize Donor on screen and in signage at the event for items valued over $2500 Verbal recognition at the event for items valued over $3500
At The Dance Centre, we believe that dance has the power to move people literally, intellectually and emotionally. Your support of this diverse, vibrant art form ensures that we can continue to share in the emotions and experiences that dance can offer. Thank you for your consideration. To proceed with a sponsorship of Shall We Dance 2015 please contact: Mirna Zagar, Executive Director The Dance Centre 604.606.6404 | executivedirector@thedancecentre.ca
Scotiabank Dance Centre photos: Ivan Hunter. Additional photos on page 8: Chris Randle, Norm Jone.
Scotiabank Dance Centre, Level 6, 677 Davie St, Vancouver BC V6B 2G6 T 604.606.6400 F 604.606.6401 www.thedancecentre.ca