Support Us

Dance Kids is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and there are a number of ways that you can support us: from corporate donations, to in-kind donations, to equipment donations, to programs you can sign up for where we will get a portion of your purchase, to direct donations. If you really want to make a difference for Dance Kids, consider joining Friends of Dance Kids of Monterey County — see the details below.

2018 Corporate Sponsorship Levels

Dance Kids Corporate Sponsored Nutcracker Set

Featuring the artistry of Nicole Bryant Stephans, the exterior of your business will be created on a new backdrop for the production of Nutcracker performances for the year of the
donation
Mini-performance for the Company’s Holiday Party (Ranging from a 5 to 10 minute montage of scenes to a 30 minute mini-performance of Nutcracker
Logo listing on all advertising through November 2019 including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Six Gala and Performance Tickets to the 2018 Nutcracker at the Sunset Center
Invitation for six to reception with Nutcracker guest artists and principal dancers
Backstage Nutcracker tour for six at Nutcracker performance
Full-page advertisement in Nutcracker program

$15,000

Corporate Sponsor for Cascanueces; A Latino Nutcracker (1 Only), County Annual Interactive School Tour & Company Holiday Performance

Nutcracker performance at company site or offsite for company employees on November 29, 2018 at a mutually acceptable time during the day of the South Monterey
County school tour
Website Banner at all performance venues in South Monterey County
Recognition in the South County Cascanueces; A Latino Nutcracker program
Logo listing on all advertising through November 2019 including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Six Gala and Performance Tickets to the 2018 Nutcracker at the Sunset Center
Invitation for six to reception with Nutcracker guest artists and principal dancers
Backstage Nutcracker tour for six at Nutcracker performance
Full-page advertisement in Nutcracker program

$15,000

Corporate Visionary

Logo listing on all advertising for one year including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Six Gala and Performance Tickets to the 2017 ‘Nutcracker’ at the Sunset Center
Invitation to Private reception with guest artists and principal dancers at Nutcracker
Invitation for six to reception with Nutcracker guest artists and principal dancers
Backstage Nutcracker Tour for six
Full-page advertisement in ‘Nutcracker’ program

$10,000

Corporate Champion

Logo listing on all advertising for one year including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Four Gala and Performance Tickets to the 2018 Nutcracker at the Sunset Center
Invitation for four to reception with Nutcracker guest artists and principal dancers
Backstage Nutcracker Tour for four
Half-page advertisement in Nutcracker program

$5,000

Corporate Sponsor: Cascanueces - A Latino Nutcracker

Website Banner at the performance in South Monterey County
Recognition in the South County Cascanueces; A Latino Nutcracker program
Logo listing on all advertising through November 2019 including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Four Gala and Performance Tickets to the 2018 Nutcracker at the Sunset Center
Invitation for four to reception with Nutcracker guest artists and principal dancers
Backstage Nutcracker Tour for four
Half-page advertisement in Nutcracker program

$5,000

Corporate Leader

Logo listing on all advertising through November 2019 including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Two Gala and Performance Tickets to the 2018 Nutcracker at the Sunset Center
Invitation for two to reception with Nutcracker guest artists and principal dancers
Backstage Nutcracker Tour for two
Half-page advertisement in Nutcracker program

$2,500

Sugar Plum Fairy Party Sponsor

Logo listing on all advertising through November 2019 including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Ten Sugar Plum Fairy Party Tickets for the Sponsor or donated to the Sponsor’s charity of choice
Half-page advertisement in Nutcracker program

$1,750

Corporate Creator

Logo listing on all advertising through November 2019 including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and large print media ads
Two Gala and Performance Tickets to the 2018 Nutcracker at the Sunset Center
Invitation for two to reception with Nutcracker guest artists and principal dancers
Logo listing in Nutcracker program

$1,000

Corporate Supporter

Logo listing on the website through November 2019
Logo listing in Nutcracker Program

$500

Please send your check to: Dance Kids of Monterey County P.O. Box 6225 Carmel, CA 93921
Federal Tax ID: 77-0334683

Please contact Scott Julian at scottbjulian@gmail.com or call (831) 601-9256 if we can answer any questions and to let us know at what level you can support Dance Kids of Monterey County. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. We very much appreciate your generosity!

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Dance Kids of Monterey County is looking for a young person interested in contributing volunteer hours as a student board member.

Learn more and complete the application…

Student Board Application

What’s on Our Wish List?

Additional Scholarship Funding
Costumes
Lighting
Sound Systems
Office Equipment
more hands and ideas…

To help with any of the above needs, please contact us! Call (831) 622-9008 or email info@dancekids.org

Join Friends of Dance Kids of Monterey County

Select a category that best fits your interest. Make out a check and send it to:

Dance Kids of Monterey County
PO Box 6225
Carmel, CA 93921

Or, use the donate button on the right side of the page to make your contribution.

Annual Membership Contribution Levels
Besides the knowledge that you are bringing the world of dance to hundreds of Peninsula children, each level has its own rewards!

Choreographer's Circle

Receive full recognition in Nutcracker program.
$39 – $299

Patron's Circle

Receive the above plus 2 tickets to the annual production of Nutcracker.
$300 – $499

Director's Circle

Receive all of the above plus an annual Nutcracker commemorative jersey.
$500 – $999

Producer's Circle

Receive all of the above plus a backstage tour at Nutcracker performance.
$1,000 – $4,999

Spotlight Circle

Receive all of the above plus a private reception with guest artists and principal dancers at Nutcracker.
$5,000 – $9,999

Benefactors

Fundraising Opportunities

If you have an idea or program we might benefit from, please contact us!
(831) 622-9008
info@dancekids.org

Dance Kids of Monterey County

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Join Us For A Winter Wonderland Gala and Nutcracker Ballet with the Carmel Pops! Orchestra

Saturday December 8, 2018, 5:00 pm at The Sunset Center

The best memories of the holiday season begin with the Peninsula's best loved tradition, Dance Kids of Monterey County's - Nutcracker. As they celebrate their Silver Anniversary, the elegant pre-show gala event will feature fine local wines and brews to complement an array of the Chef's Tasting Menu, including hors d'oeuvres and small bite desserts. A silent and live fundraising auction to benefit the children of the ballet, rare photo opportunities with cast members and musical entertainment precedes your premier gala theatre seating to enjoy the spectacular Nutcracker. See you at the ballet!

Gala and Performance: Adult $135 / Child (12 & under) $65
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2CWaxrS

Nutcracker; A Monterey Peninsula Tradition with Monterey County...

Join the celebration as Dance Kids of Monterey County presents its twenty-fifth anniversary performances of Nutcracker; A Monterey Peninsula Tradition featuring Monterey Pops! Orchestra, LIVE! The DKMC production is the only Monterey Peninsula Nutcracker featuring a live, professional orchestra.

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Dance Kids of Monterey County, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, announced that its popular “Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition,” will be performed Dec. 7-9 at the Sunset Center in Carmel.

Once again, the annual ballet will feature the 39-member Monterey County Pops! symphony orchestra conducted by Dr. Carl Christensen. And, for the first time, the production will feature a children’s choir performing onstage during Act I’s “Dance of the Snowflakes.”

“We are so honored and excited to be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year,” says Dance Kids founder and artistic director, Carol Richmond. “It’s so heartening to know that the community continues to support our mission to strengthen character and positively influence children’s lives through the performing arts. We will continue to grow and improve and bring on new talent to carry on that legacy.”

With that in mind, #DanceKidsMC also announced they have named veteran professional dancer and teacher Philip Pegler as its new Artistic Director. Pegler has more than 30 years of experience in classical ballet as a professional dancer and teacher. He was most recently Dance Kids’ Ballet Director.

The performance weekend begins Dec. 7, 2018, with another tradition and a gift to the community; a free 10 a.m. Friday morning show given each year to the school children of the Monterey Peninsula. Dance Kids gifts the 700-seat theater to the underserved youth in the community.

There will be a 7 p.m. Friday night show, a Gala fundraiser on Saturday night, Dec. 8, 2018, at 5 p.m. and show at 7, and the much-anticipated “Sugar Plum Fairy Champagne and Tea Party” at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, followed by the show at 2 p.m.

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