Mason Dance Fête

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Join us each Spring in supporting and celebrating Mason’s School of Dance!

An Inside-the-Studio Celebration Benefiting Student Scholarships

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
deLaski Performing Arts Building

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Kimberly K. Eby and Julia G. Morelli, Co-Chairs
Susan Shields, Director, School of Dance

Held every March, this pre-performance event is a special celebration of the extraordinary School of Dance faculty and students for those who support School of Dance students through scholarships. Learn about what it takes to produce this powerful and remarkable art form directly from the dancers and faculty and enjoy great food, drink, and company before heading over to the The Dance Gala Concert at the Center for the Arts.

This fantastic evening includes:

  • Open studio demonstrations exploring work by leading choreographers
  • Delicious hors d'oeuvres, wine, and dessert reception with faculty, students, and supporters
  • The Dance Gala Concert: the crowning event of the season, in 2025 featuring the work of world-renowned choreographers Robert Battle, Robyn Mineko Williams, Yue Yin, and our very own Christopher d’Amboise, performed by the talented Mason dancers, the next generation of professional artists.

Each year this annual event funds critically needed scholarships. Sponsorships and other donations invest in the next generation of professional dancers, choreographers, arts administrators, and dance educators.

  • Sponsorships begin at $550 and include recognition benefits and a charitable donation to support Dance student scholarships
  • Individual Tickets are $140
  • School of Dance Alumni and Current Parents tickets are available for $125.

For more information, call Amanda Snellings at 703-993-1593.

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsorships include:

  • Invitations to special School of Dance rehearsals and events year-round
  • Access to the Friends of Dance e-newsletter
  • Recognition at the event, on the event website, in Center for the Arts program, and on the School of Dance website

Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 ($1,150 in benefits)

  • Tickets for ten (10) guests to the event and performance
  • Recognition on the electronic save the date* and print invitation**

Gold Sponsor - $5,000 ($920 in benefits)

  • Tickets for eight (8) guests to the event and performance
  • Recognition on the electronic save the date* and print invitation**

Silver Sponsor - $2,500 ($690 in benefits)

  • Tickets for six (6) guests to the event and performance
  • Recognition on the electronic save the date* and print invitation**

Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 ($460 in benefits)

  • Tickets for four (4) guests to the event and performance
  • Recognition on the electronic save the date* and print invitation**

Benefactor Sponsor - $550 ($230 in benefits)

  • Tickets for two (2) guests to the event and performance
  • Recognition on the print invitation**

Buy tickets and sponsorships, or

Download the tickets/sponsorships form.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 DANCE FETE SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsors

Dr. Peter N. Stearns and Ms. Donna L. Kidd

Gold Sponsors

George Mason University Foundation, Inc.

Silver Sponsors

Dr. Kimberly K. Eby and Dr. José M. Cortina
Julia G. Morelli and Daniel Rainey

Bronze Sponsors

Jim Irwin and Margaret McManus
Dr. Victoria N. Salmon and Mr. John J. Salmon