Monthly Sustainer
Join a dedicated group of donors who provide steady, reliable support through automated monthly giving.
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Invest in the Future of Movement
Your support provides the stage. They provide the dream. A child's zip code or socioeconomic status should never determine their access to world-class arts education. When you donate, you are fueling a pathway to college, a career in the arts, and a lifetime of confidence.
Why Your Gift Matters
Excellence requires infrastructure.
The merger of South Coast Conservatory, V&T Dance, and the OC Ballet partnership has created a powerhouse of talent in Orange County. But excellence requires infrastructure, and your tax-deductible contribution directly funds our three core pillars.
$50 covers the costume fees for a community performance.
$250 provides a month of elite classical ballet training.
$2,500 funds a full year of conservatory tuition.
Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders
Through our Teacher Apprentice Program, we are training the next generation of educators and choreographers. Gifts support the "Service-for-Training" model, allowing teens to earn their education through mentorship and leadership training.
Fund workforce trainingBringing the Arts to Every School
Your support allows us to expand BASE and ELOP programs, sending professional instructors into public schools to reach children who might otherwise never step foot in a studio.
Support outreachThe Gift of Opportunity
Many talented dancers face financial barriers that threaten to cut their training short. Scholarship gifts keep high-level conservatory education available to dedicated students in need.
Fund scholarshipsChoose Your Impact
Donor levels aligned to real outcomes.
Apprentice Sponsor
Funds the vocational training and certification for one Teacher Apprentice.
Sponsor an apprenticeConservatory Circle
Provides a full-year tuition scholarship for a pre-professional dancer.
Fund a scholarshipLegacy Partner
Underwrites a major production such as The Nutcracker, keeping ticket prices accessible for the whole community.
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Other ways to give.
Beyond direct financial contributions, there are many ways to support our mission.
Corporate Matching
Many employers will double or triple your gift. Check with your HR department to see if your company matches donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Explore matchingIn-Kind Donations
From professional photography to venue space, professional services help us keep overhead low so more funds go directly to students.
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Help children find their voice through dance.
Golden State Dance Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 27-1335425.
"Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Thank you for helping our children find their voice."
Jena Minnick-Bull, Executive Director