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WHY SPONSOR THE GARDEN STATE DANCE FESTIVAL?

 

Dance, a cultural phenomenon, has gained an unprecedented popularity in today’s world. Whether it is enjoyed in theatrical performances, celebrity competitions or even as a discipline for exercise.  Today, more than ever, the attention has made our population take notice and have a new appreciation for this performing art. Riding this wave, the GSDF is committed each year to presenting dance in an exhilerating format over a two-week period.   We invite you to join us in sponsoring your community’s (and the tri-state area’s) most prestigious dance event of the year. 

   

HOW - YOUR SPONSORSHIP IMPACTS YOUR COMMUNITY 

  • By helping to provide funding for outreach programs at inner city schools.
  • By providing opportunities for area students to experience the performing arts, integrated with a curriculum driven program (funding workshops, on-site performances and educational activities.)
  • By mentoring the talented and gifted performers in our area.
  • By helping to sponsor the national guest artists and companies who join our festival each year.

 

HOW - YOUR SPONSORSHIP PROMOTES GOOD WILL

Receive major recognition for your commitment to the betterment of your community in which you conduct business.  Sponsorship acknowledgement to appear:

  • In In all printed materials used to advertise and promote the festival. Over 1,500 mailings sent out for the 2009 festival. Over 2000 playbills printed & distributed.
  • On the GSDF website which has direct/link cross promotions with the Rutgers University website… both of which have an extensive database.
  • On New Jersey arts organization websites that the GSDF website has direct links to as well.   These include the South Jersey Cultural Alliance, Dance New Jersey, and the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission
  • By joining the list of prestigious businesses who have been long-time sponsors of the GSDF and who have found it to be a successful marketing tool.

IT’S A …

 

Win-win - Supporting the arts is more than a good deed for many businesses…it is an effective marketing tool.   (Eileen Smith, Courier Post)

 

Win-win - A business that shows a strong and meaningful commitment to the enrichment of the community, creates a positive atmosphere and connection between themselves and the public it wishes to reach.  (Spokesperson Commerce Bank)

 

Win-win - Sponsoring the arts will enrich the lives of artists, the audience, and the community at large.   It’s not only good for business but it’s food for the soul.  (Suzy Zucker, GSDF artistic director, choreographer for the Eagles cheerleaders)

 

            For further information contact:

            Vicki Stein          (609) 332-8860
                                 or

            vstein@gardenstatedancefestival.org

 

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:

 

PLATINUM SPONSOR          $5,000

  • Prestigious placement (inside or back cover) of full page ad in Playbill noting category of sponsorship

  • Opportunity to create artistic scholarship/award in corporate name

  • Premier acknowledgement at event

  • Logo inclusion in all print ads

  • Corporate banner displayed at performances

  • Direct Link/Website cross promotions

  • VIP tickets to performances

 

GOLD SPONSOR                $2,500

  • Corporate banner displayed at event

  • Logo inclusion in all print adds

  • Direct Link/Website cross promotions

  • Full-page ad in playbill noting category of sponsorship

  • Acknowledgement at performances

  • VIP tickets

 

SILVER SPONSOR                 $1,000

  • Sponsorship acknowledgement on our website

  • Recognition on festival’s banner displayed at event

  • Full-page ad noting category of sponsorship

  • Acknowledgement at performances

  • 4 complimentary tickets to performance

BRONZE SPONSOR                $750

  • Distinguished level of contribution

  • Full-page ad in playbill

  • Acknowledgement at performances

  • 4 complimentary tickets to performance


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL $500

  • Full-page ad in playbill

  • Acknowledgement at performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to performance

 

 

  The Garden State Dance Festival ~1874 E. Marlton Pike, Suite 10, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-7472 GSDF Office
609-332-8860 Vicki Stein Chief Financial Officer