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Local Business Partnerships
By Shireen McNeilage, Development & Operations Manager
Over our 28-year history, Dance Victoria has been fortunate to partner with a wide range of local businesses through our sponsorship program. These businesses — which span from aesthetic and spa services to local retailers; from financial and legal services to real estate and property development; from dance schools to retirement communities; and more! — collectively invest $150,000 into Dance Victoria’s operations each year. Sponsor contributions are vital to ensuring the long-term success of Dance Victoria and, more broadly, our city’s performing arts ecology.
There are many opportunities and a range of entry points to participate. Businesses may choose to sponsor performances by the world-renowned companies we present at the Royal Theatre; Dance Victoria’s longstanding Artist Residency program; or the growing selection of masterclasses, workshops, and movement programs that Dance Victoria offers to individuals with limited access to dance. Sponsors benefit from an advertisement in Dance Victoria’s annual House Program, recognition from the stage and at special events (if applicable), and season-long brand visibility through Dance Victoria’s marketing collateral, signage, website, and e-communications.
We are grateful to have many established Victoria businesses as sponsors — as well as young companies that are relatively new to the city. Of special note are several long-time sponsors who continue to support Dance Victoria today. We’d like to thank Derma Spa, JB Lawyers (formerly Jawl Bundon), Fastrac Print and Marketing, and Helijet for their investment in dance by being DV sponsors for 18+ years! In addition, we have several sponsors who have demonstrated their dedication to Dance Victoria for over a decade. Learn more about all our current sponsors here.
At Dance Victoria, we love hearing feedback from sponsors about the impact our partnership has on the success of their businesses, professional, and personal networks (along with, of course, their excitement for dance!)
Luxe Home Interiors has been a Dance Victoria sponsor for the past nine years. Benefits of being a sponsor include being showcased in Dance Victoria marketing initiatives, on social media, and in performance programs — and it’s an added bonus to work with their fun and dedicated team. We maintain this valued relationship because we believe in supporting a vibrant arts community and we love working with Dance Victoria!
— Elaine Balkwill, Co-Owner, Luxe Home Interiors
For more information about sponsoring or underwriting opportunities, please contact Shireen McNeilage, Development & Operations Manager, at shireen@dancevictoria.com. FN
Thank you to our 2024/25 Sponsors!
* Indicates sponsors that have supported Dance Victoria for over 10 years
Another Brick In Nepal
Bespoke Homes Team, Engel & Völkers
Cascadia Architects
Castle Consulting
Chartwell Victoria Harbour
Chateau Victoria *
Chocolat & Co.
Cameron Izard Snell CPAs *
Deborah B Events Management
Departures Travel
Derma Spa *
DFH Real Estate Ltd. *
Fastrac Printing Ltd. *
Fort Properties Ltd.
Helijet International Inc. *
Impossible Enterprises
JB Lawyers LLP *
Jones Emery LLP *
Langford Physiotherapy & Medical Acupuncture
Little Piggy Catering
Luxe Home Interiors
Mac Zen
Poppies Floral Art *
Ritual Nordic Spa
Rob Tournour Masonry Ltd.
Rust Phillips Group, Engel & Völkers
The Natural Hair Salon
Stretch Dancewear
Times Colonist *
Toes 'N' Taps Dance Shoppe
Turnabout
Victoria Academy Of Ballet
YAM Magazine *
