SWEET SIXTEEN SEASON EVENTS
SPRING SERIES:16
APRIL 17-19, 2025
As part of the Dance Center of Columbia College’s 51st season, this anticipated concert includes a World Premiere by award-winning choreographer Bebe Miller, as well as a re-staging of Written on the Flesh by Artistic Director and Platform award-winning choreographer Vershawn Sanders-Ward. Tickets on sale soon!
PAST EVENTS
PAINT THE TOWN RED FUNDRAISER
AUGUST 27, 2024 6-9 PM
Join our Board of Directors for an evening of elegance and purpose at Red Clay Dance Company’s annual fundraiser, Paint the Town Red "Sweet 16"! As we celebrate the kickoff of our 16th Season, we invite you to indulge in a night of enchantment dedicated to raising awareness and funds for our mission-driven work both on and off the stage.
As we continue to build the legacy and impact of Red Clay Dance Company, we maintain our tradition of honoring an individual from our community who is not only a phenomenal arts advocate, but a true shapeshifter and creator of culture with our 2024 Culture Creator Award. This year’s awardee is a cultural leader and former Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Erin Harkey.
Your presence and support will directly impact our ability to make a lasting difference. Together, let’s create a brighter future as we unite in our dedication to Artivism and community!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
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• Headline Event Banner Placement
• Logo placement on event materials (banners, programs, step & repeat, signage)
• Headline Social Media Recognition on Red Clay Dance Company platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Headline Website Recognition on the Paint the Town Red event page
• Media Exposure (potential mentions in outlets like ABC, NBC, WGN, etc.)
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Sponsorship/activation opportunities for attendee swag bags
• Verbal Recognition: Recognized by the Red Clay Dance Company Founder during the opening speech
• 10 event tickets
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• Logo placement on event materials (banners, programs, signage)
• Headline Social Media Recognition on Red Clay Dance Company platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Byline Website Recognition on the Paint the Town Red event page
• Media Exposure (potential mentions in outlets like ABC, NBC, WGN, etc.)
Volunteer Opportunities
• Sponsorship/activation opportunities for attendee swag bags
• Verbal Recognition: Recognized by the Red Clay Dance Company Founder during the opening speech
• 8 event tickets
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• Logo placement on event materials (banners, programs, signage)
• Social Media Recognition on Red Clay Dance Company platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Website Recognition on Paint the Town Red event page
• Media Exposure (potential mentions in outlets like ABC, NBC, WGN, etc.)
• 6 event tickets
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• Logo placement on event materials (signage, programs)
• Social Media Recognition on Red Clay Dance Company platforms
• Website Recognition on Paint the Town Red event page
• 4 event tickets
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CHICAGO LIVE! 2024
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Save the Date for the fourth annual Chicago Live! Festival, September 21 and 22, 2024. Showcasing Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural organizations, Red Clay Dance Company joins more than 110 participating artists and organizations performing Pier-wide across three stages.
SEPTEMBER 14 & 19, 2024
Join Red Clay Dance Company for two special community events leading up to our Chicago Live performance! On September 14th, dive into the vibrant world of House dance with D’Roc in an open-level class. On September 19th, witness an exclusive peek of our rehearsal process where you can meet the company and learn about our story.
FALL SERIES: TURNING POINTS
OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2024
Witness the dynamic movement and compelling narratives in works by renowned choreographers, including Lela Aisha Jones, Amansu Eason, and our own Artistic Director, Vershawn Sanders-Ward at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts.