THE LAURIE EISENHOWER LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Named in honor of founder and Artistic Director Laurie Eisenhower, The Laurie Eisenhower Leadership Circle celebrates the vision, artistry, and perseverance that helped shape Detroit Metropolitan Dance into one of the region’s leading cultural organizations. Through their annual support, Leadership Circle members help DMD expand access to exceptional dance performance, arts education, and community-centered programming throughout Metro Detroit and beyond.

Leadership Circle gifts provide the operational support necessary for DMD to grow, innovate, and deepen its impact across the community. Throughout the season, members receive exclusive opportunities to engage with DMD artists, programs, and leadership while helping ensure that dance remains accessible, inspiring, and transformative for audiences of all ages.

Membership is valid for one year with an annual gift.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE MEMBER - $1,500 ANNUALLY

Member Benefits

  • Two complimentary tickets to DMD’s Annual Gala

  • Recognition on event signage, in DMD playbills, and in the annual Impact Report

  • Invitations to special events, including Pre-Glow/After-Glow receptions and behind-the-scenes experiences

  • Early access to registration for DMD classes, workshops, camps, and intensives

Impact

Your support helps sustain:

  • NewDANCEfest

  • See and Be Seen

  • Pre-Glow/After-Glow events

  • General operating support that strengthens DMD programming and community reach

PATRON CIRCLE MEMBER - $2,500 ANNUALLY

Member Benefits

All Leadership Circle Member benefits, plus:

  • Early access to purchase DMD performance tickets

Impact

Your support helps provide:

  • Costuming for one professional company dancer for an entire season

ARTISTIC PARTNER - $5,000 ANNUALLY

Member Benefits

All previous benefits, plus:

  • A private dance experience for up to 8 guests led by a DMD teaching artist, including cocktails and an artist Q&A session

Community Impact

Your support helps:

  • Subsidize Pay-What-You-Can ticket access for underserved community members

  • Support community wellness initiatives such as Winter Blues Blaster, GRIT Workshop, and U.P.rootEDD, using movement and dance to foster connection, resilience, and creative expression

VISIONARY CIRCLE - $10,000 ANNUALLY

Member Benefits

All previous benefits, plus:

  • Exclusive lunch with DMD Artistic and Executive Leadership

Community Impact

Your support helps:

  • Commission new choreography and invest in the future of contemporary dance

ARTISTIC LEGACY CIRCLE - $25,000 ANNUALLY

Member Benefits

All previous benefits, plus:

  • Exclusive dinner with DMD Artistic and Executive Leadership

Community Impact

Your support helps:

  • Sponsor collaborations and partnerships for one DMD Metro Series performance program

JOIN THE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Join The Laurie Eisenhower Leadership Circle and help shape the future of dance, arts education, and community engagement across Metro Detroit.

Your investment supports artists, expands access to meaningful arts experiences, and strengthens the cultural vitality of our community for generations to come.

For more information or to join the Leadership Circle, please contact: Assistant Executive Director, Lindsay Chirio-Humenay, at chirio@eisenhowerdance.org.