Support Detroit Metropolitan Dance

There are many meaningful ways for individuals, small businesses, and corporations to invest in the future of Detroit Metropolitan Dance (DMD). From the studio to the stage, every performance, educational program, and community engagement initiative is made possible through the generosity of our patrons, partners, and friends.

Your financial support and volunteer involvement help sustain DMD's artistic excellence, expand access to dance education, and strengthen our position as the region's premier contemporary dance company.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, volunteer engagement, or philanthropic support, please contact Lindsay Chirio-Humenay, Assistant Executive Director, at chirio@eisenhowerdance.org.

Detroit Metropolitan Dance Season Sponsor

$25,000+

Season Sponsors enjoy unparalleled visibility and recognition throughout Detroit Metropolitan Dance's entire season. Corporations and foundations at this level play a transformative role in advancing DMD's artistic, educational, and community impact.

Each Season Sponsorship includes a customized benefits package tailored to your organization's goals and interests.

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition as a Lead Sponsor across all print, digital, and social media marketing materials

  • Prominent logo placement and sponsor listing throughout the season

  • Verbal recognition from the stage prior to performances and educational outreach activities

  • Full-page advertisement in each Metro Series digital program

  • Featured recognition in concert video presentations and the Annual Impact Report

  • Prominent placement on the DMD website donor wall with a link to your company website

  • On-site signage at all Metro Series performances and major events

  • Preferred seating and complimentary tickets to all Metro Series performances

  • Invitations to exclusive pre- and post-performance receptions

  • Commemorative Detroit Metropolitan Dance coffee table book

Metro Series Performance Sponsor

$15,000

Performance Sponsors help bring the artistry of contemporary dance to audiences throughout metropolitan Detroit, supporting DMD's signature Metro Series performances.

Benefits Include:

  • Logo placement on all performance-related print, digital, and social media promotions

  • Recognition signage in performance venue

  • Verbal recognition from the stage prior to performances

  • Six premium tickets to Metro Series performances

  • Six tickets to post-performance celebrations and afterglow events

  • Exclusive backstage tour and opportunity to meet DMD artists

  • Recognition and website link on the Detroit Metropolitan Dance website

  • Commemorative Detroit Metropolitan Dance coffee table book

Community Partner Sponsor

$10,000

Community Partner Sponsors make DMD's educational and outreach initiatives possible, helping us inspire, engage, and uplift audiences of all ages.

Supported programs may include:

  • Winter Blues Blaster

  • G.R.I.T. Workshop

  • U.P.rootEDD

  • See and Be Seen

  • Summer Intensives and Camps

  • Master Classes

  • Community Engagement events

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition and acknowledgment at sponsored programs and events

  • Digital signage and event recognition

  • Logo placement and website link on the Detroit Metropolitan Dance website

  • Recognition across program-specific social media campaigns and event communications

Dancer Sponsor

$5,000

When you sponsor a Detroit Metropolitan Dance company artist, you invest directly in the creative journey of a professional dancer. Your support helps provide salaries, performance fees, costumes, rehearsal resources, and artistic development opportunities while fostering meaningful connections between artists and patrons.

As a Dancer Sponsor, you'll enjoy unique opportunities to engage with your sponsored artist throughout the season and gain an insider's perspective on the creative process.

Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on your sponsored dancer's biography page on the DMD website

  • Recognition in concert slideshow presentations throughout the season

  • Recognition on the DMD donor wall

  • Attendance at DMD's Season 36 Launch Party

  • Four premium reserved seats at Metro Series performances

  • Private pre-concert conversation with DMD's Artistic Director

  • Invitations to select open rehearsals

  • Complimentary admission to concert afterglow celebrations

  • Four tickets to UnveilEDD: Detroit Metropolitan Dance's Annual Gala

  • Commemorative Detroit Metropolitan Dance souvenir photo book

Detroit Metropolitan Dance is more than a performance company—it is a catalyst for artistic excellence, community engagement, and cultural vitality. Your partnership helps ensure that contemporary dance continues to inspire audiences and transform lives throughout Detroit and beyond.

MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT

  • $5000+

    The Detroit Metropolitan Dance Youth Company (DMDYC) is the premier pre-professional training program of the School of Detroit Metropolitan Dance. Designed for dedicated young artists seeking advanced training and performance opportunities, DMDYC cultivates technical excellence, artistic growth, leadership, and confidence.

    Grounded in the DMD methodology, Youth Company dancers benefit from rigorous training, master classes with guest artists, collaborations with professional choreographers, and expanded performance opportunities throughout the season.

    Your sponsorship directly supports scholarships, guest artist residencies, performance production costs, costumes, and educational enrichment opportunities for aspiring dancers.

    Benefits Include:

    • Recognition as a Youth Company Sponsor on the DMD website

    • Logo placement in Youth Company performance programs and promotional materials

    • Recognition at Youth Company performances and events

    • Invitations to Youth Company showcases and special presentations

    • Opportunities to meet and engage with Youth Company dancers and leadership

    • Recognition in DMD's Annual Impact Report

  • $3,000+

    The School of Detroit Metropolitan Dance serves more than 250 students annually across multiple locations while providing the foundation for DMD's educational outreach and community engagement initiatives.

    Through quality dance instruction, scholarships, master classes, workshops, and community-based programming, DMD empowers students of all ages to discover confidence, creativity, discipline, and artistic expression.

    Your sponsorship helps ensure that access to exceptional dance education remains available to aspiring artists throughout our community.

    Benefits Include:

    • Recognition as an Educational Programs Sponsor on the DMD website

    • Acknowledgment in school and educational program communications

    • Recognition at educational events, workshops, and student showcases

    • Social media recognition highlighting your support of arts education

    • Recognition in DMD's Annual Impact Report

  • Detroit Metropolitan Dance's annual Gala is the organization's premier fundraising event, bringing together civic leaders, philanthropists, arts advocates, and community supporters for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power and impact of dance.

    The Gala features exceptional performances, fine dining, exclusive experiences, and opportunities to invest in DMD's artistic and educational mission.

    Multiple sponsorship levels are available, offering customized recognition, hospitality, and engagement opportunities designed to maximize visibility and impact. Click HERE to learn more!

  • Detroit Metropolitan Dance proudly partners with businesses, organizations, and community leaders who share our commitment to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement.

    In-kind contributions of products, services, hospitality, marketing support, venue access, professional expertise, and audience development resources play a valuable role in advancing DMD's mission and expanding our impact throughout the region.

    Partnership opportunities can be customized to align with your organization's goals while creating meaningful community visibility and engagement.

    Examples of In-Kind Support:

    • Event and hospitality services

    • Printing and marketing services

    • Venue and production support

    • Media and advertising partnerships

    • Professional consulting services

    • Food and beverage sponsorships

    • Auction and raffle donations

    We welcome conversations about creating mutually beneficial partnerships that strengthen both our organizations and the communities we serve.

Together, these sponsorship opportunities allow Detroit Metropolitan Dance to inspire audiences, nurture the next generation of artists, and expand access to transformative arts experiences throughout metropolitan Detroit and beyond.