Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Accent Dance. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.
PELHAM, NEW YORK, September 9, 2024 – Accent Dance, a Pelham-based non-profit dance organization that works throughout Pelham, New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon and NYC and champions multiculturalism and community through arts education and professional concert performance, is excited to announce that tickets are now available for its NEXT Steps Gala on Saturday,
November 2nd! This is more than a celebration—it’s an impactful evening to raise funds for its mission of empowering youth and audiences through the transformative power of the arts.
What’s in store for the evening:
- Live Performance: Be among the first to experience Accent Dance’s latest commissioned work by choreographer Danielle Diniz, a piece that explores the immigrant experience, blending contemporary ballet, musical theater, and more. This work is a cornerstone of the organization’s NEXT initiative, bringing fresh voices to the stage and inspiring the next generation of creative leaders.
- Festive Atmosphere: Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and a live auction where Accent Dance’s community partners share the stage with its professional ensemble. The night will culminate in an accessible dance workshop, ensuring a memorable and inclusive experience for all.
- Support Our Mission: Help Accent Dance reach its fundraising goal of $100,000, allowing it to continue its impactful dance residencies and educational performances in partner schools and community centers, and to showcase new works from emerging choreographers.
Silent Auction Launch: For those unable to attend or looking to get a head start on the evening’s events, Accent Dance is excited to announce the launch of its exclusive silent auction. Place your early bids on trips to destinations like Argentina, Tuscany, and Kenya, or score one-of-a-kind music memorabilia, including autographed guitars from Taylor Swift and BB King, and signed albums from music legends like Michael Jackson and Elton John. These items are only available for a limited time, so don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history!
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to enhance local businesses’ visibility while supporting the welfare of local youth and the community. If you are interested in learning more about Accent Dance and sponsorship/journal ad opportunities, please contact [email protected] or go directly to https://accentdancenyc.givesmart.com.
VENUE INFORMATION
The NEXT Steps gala will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7-10 pm, at The Ailey Studios, 405 West 55th Street, Studios 5C/D, New York, NY. Corporate sponsorship/journal packages start at $175. Gala tickets start at $200 and can be purchased at https://accentdancenyc.givesmart.com.
ABOUT ACCENT DANCE
Accent Dance, www.accent.dance, has served over 15,000 students throughout NYC and lower Westchester, including the Hutchinson, Siwanoy, and Prospect elementary schools, as well as partnered regularly with the Pelham Art Center. Accent Dance NYC also works with schools throughout New Rochelle and Mt. Vernon and have multi-year partnerships with the New Rochelle YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club of Mt. Vernon.
Accent Dance is committed to bringing dance education and professional performance initiatives to the children and families of lower Westchester and New York City. Through a unique collaboration, a team of multidisciplinary, multicultural artists have built a dance-based educational curriculum as well as created professional performances that champion community and multiculturalism. Accent Dance’s top-tier performers and teachers are building bridges through the universal mediums of movement and music while bolstering cognitive skills, discipline, learning and communication among the children, families, and audiences they serve. Accent Dance has reached over 15,000 school-aged children with its dance programming, impacting the younger generation to move, dance, and dream.
