November 1st 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Honorary Diplomatic Chair
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Honorary Chairs
Kelly Dinglasan Minton, Izette Folger, and Bonnie Kogod
We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company’s Black and White Gala, an unforgettable evening of dance, elegance, and community. Taking place at the historic Arts Club of Washington, this exclusive event will gather arts philanthropists and dance aficionados for a night of inspiration and transformation.
The 2025 Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company Black and White Gala is now sold out.
This unforgettable evening of dance, elegance, and community will take place at the historic Arts Club of Washington, bringing together arts philanthropists and dance enthusiasts for a night of inspiration and transformation.
Guests will enjoy:
- Cocktail hour and a three-course sit down dinner
- Silent auction
- Entertainment
- An intimate evening surrounded by changemakers, artists, and cultural visionaries
Attire: Black & White Evening Attire
We’re delighted to have you join us in supporting Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company through our 2025 Black & White Gala Silent Auction. Your bids directly help us sustain the company’s ongoing performances, educational programming, and community engagement efforts.
For over 32 years, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Co. has been a vital force in contemporary modern dance—renowned for innovative choreography and cultural storytelling that amplifies Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) narratives.
With roots in Washington, DC’s arts scene, DTSBDC has been hailed by The Washington Post as “not only a Washington prize but a national dance treasure.” In 2023, 2024, and 2025, the company was voted “Best Dance Company of DC” by Washington City Paper readers.
This gala supports the launch of our 33rd anniversary season and sustains the company’s ongoing performances, educational programming, and community engagement efforts.
Early Bird Tickets: $200 (available through September 15)
General Admission: $225 (starting September 16)
Click here to purchase an entire table. Tables seat 10 for $2000.
Want to be an Sponsor?
We warmly invite you to join us as a valued sponsor of this year’s gala.
Your sponsorship directly supports DTSBDC’s mission to share stories that reflect the diverse cultural fabric of America. Sponsors receive meaningful visibility, exclusive benefits, and access to a vibrant community of arts leaders and supporters.
Benefits may include:
- Complimentary gala tickets
- Logo placement and acknowledgment on gala materials
- Year-round recognition in DTSBDC programs
- Invitations to private donor events
To request more information on how to become a sponsor. Email Christine Doyle at christine@dtsbdc.com.