Gala | dance Immersion

HONOURING LEGACY

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

dance Immersion’s 30th Anniversary Gala is a special fundraising event to support dance Immersion’s bold future, while celebrating the success of our first 30 years of championing Black dance in Canada through the legacy of our founder, Vivine Scarlett.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024

FROM 7:30 PM to Midnight

LYRIC THEATRE – MERIDIAN ARTS CENTRE

5040 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario

Onsite parking available + TTC access at North York Centre Station

FEATURING

Performances by:

- Governor General’s Performing Arts Award Recipient, Zab Maboungou with Elli Miller Maboungou
- Bessie Award Winning American Dancer and Choreographer, Germaul Barnes
- Internationally Renowned Master Guinean Drummer and Dancer, M’Bemba Bangoura
- Multidisciplinary Dance Company, Artists in Motion
- Celebrated Youth Drum & Dance Performers, NGOMA Ensemble
- Renowned Drummer, Musician, and Recording Artist, Gabe Gaudet
- Cultural Ambassador of Kekeli Drumming group and DesiadeNyo African Dance group, Kwasi Dunyo

Speeches by:

- Member of the Order of the British Empire, Choreographer, Filmmaker, Visual Artist, Storyteller, Researcher, and Performer, Dr. H. Patten
- Award-Winning dance Immersion Founder & Global Engagement Advisor, Vivine Scarlett

- And the Screening of a documentary short film directed by award winning independent producer, director, multi-media artist, facilitator and writer, Ella Cooper

- Master of Ceremonies: Nicole Inica Hamilton

The stage presentation will be followed by a fête with a DJ, dancing, silent auction, and delicious refreshments!

TICKETS

The dance Immersion 30^th Anniversary Gala, Honouring Legacy & Building for the Future, is a celebratory fundraiser. Each ticket purchase supports dance Immersion’s Building for the Future Fund and commemorates 30 years of championing Black dance artists. In our efforts to raise $50,000 for the future of dance Immersion, we invite guests to select a ticket price that suits their desired level of support. Please see below for ticket prices and event benefits.

$50 TICKET

Attend the stage presentation and reception

+

Receive a complimentary reception beverage
$100 TICKET

Attend the stage presentation and reception

+

Receive a complimentary reception beverage

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Receive a dance Immersion 30^th anniversary t-shirt and a pair of dance Immersion logo socks
$150 TICKET

Attend the stage presentation and reception

+

Receive a complimentary reception beverage

+

Receive a dance Immersion 30^th anniversary t-shirt, a pair of dance Immersion logo socks, a 30^th anniversary zippered tote bag, and a limited-edition Ghanaian dance Immersion logo fan!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

This event is generously supported by a venue partnership with

HONOURING LEGACY

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

dance Immersion’s 30th Anniversary Gala is a special fundraising event to support dance Immersion’s bold future, while celebrating the success of our first 30 years of championing Black dance in Canada through the legacy of our founder, Vivine Scarlett.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

FEATURING

Performances by:

Speeches by:

The stage presentation will be followed by a fête with a DJ, dancing, silent auction, and delicious refreshments!

TICKETS

$50 TICKET

$100 TICKET

$150 TICKET

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

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