Support Dance
A dance festival to support dance
The Nantucket Dance Festival is a week-long celebration featuring a diverse lineup of world-class artists and musicians in professional performances and teaching free classes for all ages to create an unparalleled experience for dance enthusiasts and the Nantucket community.
Join the Community
Donations & support of any size add up to big things. We are excited to welcome you to our community!
Volunteer
Our volunteers are the people on the island who help make this Festival happen. Please reach out for more information and check back for specific opportunities and benefits available this summer.
Host an artist
Our generous hosts open their homes to our artists for the week of the festival. This is a special way to connect and create relationships with the dancers on island and your generosity truly makes the festival possible! Hosts have access to: - An opportunity to come to rehearsals and classes in preparation for our benefit performance - Two tickets to the Dreamland performance & cocktail event with a 20% discount on additional tickets - Two tickets to the benefit performance in the preferred seating area & a 20% discount on additional tickets - An invitation for two to the post-benefit performance dinner with Festival artists - Acknowledgement in the NDF website and program - A poster signed by Festival artists
$25
A donation of $25 covers the cost of one dance class for a student that Nantucket Dance Theater provides for young people on the island year-round.
$100
A donation of $100 covers the cost of one teacher for a class at the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club, where Nantucket Dance Theater provides free classes. NDT also partners with organizations in the community to share dance and movement classes like at Our Island Home.
Support Dance
The festival is not just a showcase of talent but a celebration of community, culture, and the transformative power of dance. We hope you’ll join us and be part of this extraordinary week of events that promises to leave a lasting impact on the island’s cultural landscape.
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Insider $500+
$500 covers the equivalent cost of 10 student costumes for Nantucket Dance Theater’s original community-based productions. Insiders get access to the Nantucket Dance Festival with: - An opportunity to attend dress rehearsals and company classes in preparation for our benefit performance - A 20% discount on tickets to the Dreamland performance & cocktail event - Acknowledgement in the NDF website and program
Member $1000+
Within the art of dance, health and wellness is a priority. A donation of $1000 supports physical wellness classes for Nantucket dancers, as well as physical therapy for visiting professional dancers during the week of the Festival. Members get access to the Nantucket Dance Festival with: - An opportunity to come to rehearsals and classes in preparation for our benefit performance - A 20% discount on tickets to the Dreamland performance & cocktail event - Access to preferred seating for the benefit performance - Acknowledgement in the NDF website and program - A poster signed by Festival artists
Patron $2,500+
Patronage covers the costs for one week of residency for a guest teacher. Patrons also have access to: - An opportunity to come to rehearsals and classes in preparation for our benefit performance - Two tickets to the Dreamland performance & cocktail event with a 20% discount on additional tickets - Acknowledgement in the NDF website and program - Access to preferred seating for the benefit performance - A poster signed by Festival artists
($450 non tax deductible ticket/event cost)
Sponsor $5,000+
Sponsors help support the Festival artists who are part of the week. Sponsors are provided with: - An opportunity to come to rehearsals and classes in preparation for our benefit performance - Two tickets to the Dreamland performance & cocktail event with a 20% discount on additional tickets - Two tickets to the benefit performance in the preferred seating area & a 20% discount on additional tickets - An invitation for two to the post-benefit performance dinner with Festival artists - Acknowledgement in the NDF website and program - Access to preferred seating for the benefit performance - A poster signed by Festival artists
($640 non tax deductible ticket/event cost)
Sustainer $10,000+
Sustainers play an important role in supporting artists and ongoing classes throughout the year. Sustainers have access to: - An opportunity to come to rehearsals and classes in preparation for our benefit performance - Festival merchandise - Two tickets to the Dreamland performance & cocktail event with a 20% discount on additional tickets - Two tickets to the benefit performance in the preferred seating area & a 20% discount on additional tickets - An invitation for two to the post-benefit performance dinner with Festival artists - Acknowledgement in the NDF website and program - Access to preferred seating for the benefit performance - A poster signed by Festival artists
($740 non tax deductible ticket/event cost)
Founder's Circle $25,000+
Our circle of founding supporters have built this Festival with us from the ground up. We are grateful for the generous belief in our mission and values! - Brunch with Artistic Directors - An opportunity to come to rehearsals and classes in preparation for our benefit performance - Festival merchandise - Four tickets to the Dreamland performance & cocktail event - Four tickets to the benefit performance in the preferred seating area - An invitation for four to the post-benefit performance dinner with Festival artists - Acknowledgement in the NDF website and program - Access to preferred seating for the benefit performance - A poster signed by Festival artists
($1350 non tax deductible ticket/event cost)
Legacy Partner
$50,000+
The festival serves as the primary fundraiser for Nantucket Dance Theater, contributing crucial funds to support dance education, programs, scholarships, and performance opportunities for island youth. Over the past year, NDT has launched impactful initiatives, including weekly classes at the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club, a budding collaboration with STAR Nantucket, a scholarship program, and the successful participation of hundreds of local dancers in our annual performances.
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Contact us if you are interested in making a major contribution: info@nantucketdancetheater.org
Business Sponsorship
We believe in the power of a strong, interconnected community and are grateful to local supporters.
Business Partner
$10,000+
- Social Media/Email Acknowledgement - Logo on the back of the 2025 Festival T-Shirt - Listing in the NDF Programs - Full Page Advertisement (priority placement, front cover or back)
Business Sustainer
$7,500+
- Social Media/Email Acknowledgement - Logo on the back of the 2025 Festival T-Shirt - Listing in the NDF Programs - Full Page Advertisement
Business Sponsor
$5,000+
- Social Media/Email Acknowledgement - Logo on the back of the 2025 Festival T-Shirt - Listing in the NDF Programs - Half Page Advertisement
Business Patron
$2,500
- Social Media/Email Acknowledgement - Logo on the back of the 2025 Festival T-Shirt - Listing in the NDF Programs - Quarter Page Advertisement
Business Member
$1000+
- Social Media/Email Acknowledgement - Logo on the back of the 2025 Festival T-Shirt - Listing in the NDF Programs - Eighth Page Advertisement
Business Friend
$500+
- Social Media and Email Acknowledgement - Listing in the NDF Programs