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The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Saturday, September 20, 2025
MOVE is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to experience world-class entertainment and divine cuisine while pulling back the curtain of the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater in a manner never seen before by the public. The event will illuminate your imagination and ignite your love for the arts. We will dine, drink, and dance the night away with renowned movers, leaders, and visionaries.
Sponsorships NOW Available CONTACT: move@kerndance.org
TICKETS ON SALE SPRING 2025
kerndance.org/MOVE
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KERN DANCE ALLIANCE
KDA is a nonprofit advocacy organization supporting and promoting dance + the arts in Kern County, CA
For nearly a decade, KDA has been successful in elevating California’s Central Valley communities through grantmaking, arts services, and programs. By enhancing the ways people engage in arts and culture, KDA has strengthened our community by offering programs that impact all sectors, demographics, and geographies while promoting economic development.
KDA proudly supports artists and arts agencies by responding to the needs of our communities and creating pathways for cultural practitioners to make the greatest impact. KDA has provided services to over 160,000 people, raised over $5 million to enhance Central California’s arts offerings, and has been recognized in the region as an “arts leader”.
KDA provides four pillars of service:
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE circulates information about arts events, news, and advocacy.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT provides individual artists and cultural organizations with critical tools to enhance their professional endeavors and business operations..
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS allow the community to participate in professional programs and events.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS are provided to individual artists and cultural organizations for capacity building and artistic growth.
GET INVOLVED
KDA offers several levels of involvement for community engagement. As an all-volunteer organization, KDA relies upon the support of generous patrons to share their trades, time, talents, and resources because they care about the arts and the future of our community.
VOLUNTEER
Register as a volunteer to be notified about upcoming KDA events.
VOLUNTEER: kerndance.org/GETINVOLVED
JOIN
Become a KDA member and enjoy the benefits of belonging to our arts community.
KDA MEMBER BENEFITS*
• Discounted rates to attend KDA events
• Eligibility for KDA grants and scholarships
• Access to KDA events
• Invitations to KDA programs
• Logo and advertising opportunities at KDA events, on eblasts, and on social media
JOIN: kerndance.org/MEMBERSHIP
ENDOW
CA Prop 28 + Dance Credential - Advancing Arts Education in Kern County
In 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28, known as The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. This legislation mandates the establishment of NEW programs supporting arts instruction in TK–12 public schools. KDA has been and continues to be at the forefront of championing arts education. With the passage of Prop 28, we’ve curated a strategic plan that will uplift the arts in education through a credentialing program, job creation, advocacy, and collaboration.
Teacher Credentialing - We are actively engaged in fostering a robust educational landscape by advocating for and creating teacher credentialing programs in the arts at state universities.
Jobs Creation - We are ensuring that students know their dance training can lead to fulfilling careers in education.
Advocacy - We are initiating conversations with educators, administrators, and school districts by proactively promoting awareness and understanding of the Prop 28 legislation.
Collaboration - We are working with our partners in all sectors to ensure Prop 28 programs and jobs adhere to state guidelines and support student success.
As a trusted community messenger, KDA will deliver consistent messaging on Prop 28 to reinforce its significance of enhancing arts education in the region. Through our advocacy efforts at the legislative level, KDA is not only amplifying the importance of arts and dance education but also contributing to the broader dialogue surrounding educational policy. By actively participating in these initiatives, KDA is playing a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape in Kern County and ensuring that the arts are firmly integrated into the educational fabric of the region for the benefit of students and the community at large.
Ensure long-term sustainability and growth of the arts and cultural landscape in the region through KDA’s Central California Arts + Humanities Endowment Fund
Create a Legacy: kerndance.org/ENDOWMENT
SUPPORT
As a KDA donor, you can be proud of your role in helping KDA to move our community.
DONATE: kerndance.org/SUPPORT
SPONSOR
As a KDA sponsor, your donation supports the continuation of impactful KDA programs.
KDA DONOR BENEFITS*
• Name/logo recognition on the KDA website
• Name/logo recognition in email updates reaching KDA members and patrons
• Recognition in publicity including press releases, media advertisements, and social media
• Collaboration opportunities, including advertisement of your company and/or products
• Complimentary tickets and VIP passes to KDA events
• Complimentary KDA membership
• Ability to produce signage/banners to be hung throughout KDA events
SUPPORT: kerndance.org/SPONSOR
SUBSCRIBE
Join the KDA email list to stay up to date on special announcements. SUBSCRIBE: kerndance.org/SUBSCRIBE
2025 KDA PROGRAMS
Flash Dance
Ongoing throughout 2025
KDA believes everybody can dance and this year we want to celebrate our moving bodies by launching Flash Dance our newest public dance campaign! Whether it is hot or cold outside, we want you to take a dance break. Follow along with us as our newest healthy-living initiative pops up all over Kern County encouraging you to break away, turn the music up, and dance! Celebrate healthy and happy bodies with us and our friends at KGET-Channel 17 where you’ll see local celebrities, businesses, health facilities, educational institutions, and more encouraging you to get up and MOVE! kerndance.org/FLASHDANCE
JUST DANCE: Adult Pop-Up Dance Class Series
Ongoing throughout 2025
In collaboration with Kern County dance educators stemming from multiple dance organizations, JUST DANCE encourages Kern County adults to get dancing! Whether an adult is taking their first steps or they have danced for years, JUST DANCE is meant to inspire adults to dance their way through 2025. kerndance.org/JUSTDANCE
National Honors Society for Dance Arts™
NHSDA Webinar Meeting via Zoom: Wednesday, March 5 @ 4:00 PM
Student Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1
NHSDA Induction Ceremony Luncheon: Sunday, May 4 @ 10:00 AM
National Honors Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance. Kern County dancers are eligible to become NHSDA inductees through KDA and will be celebrated at an induction luncheon this spring. NHSDA applications must be received by April 1 to be eligible for 2025 induction. kerndance.org/NHSDA
Dancing With The Angels
Spring 2025
KDA and the Bakersfield Angels are excited to announce the return of Dancing with the Angels, a family affair focused on using the arts to connect our foster care community through movement, music, visual art. Dancing with the Angels is rooted in connecting families by fostering creativity and self-expression, promoting trust and communication, building confidence and teamwork. The event will offer a day where achievements are celebrated and memories are made through a valued community experience. kerndance.org/DANCINGANGELS
Books in Motion®: DANCE + LITERACY
Kern County Libraries: Summer 2025
Performer Application Deadline: Friday, March 14
In collaboration with the Kern County Library, Books in Motion returns for its ninth year linking dance and reading for children, K-3rd grade. Focused on Reading Literature Common Core state standards, families are invited to attend Kern County Library branches to see children’s books come to life through dance performances. Kern County dance organizations are invited to apply to become official Books in Motion performers. kerndance.org/BIM
SHINE for Girls: MATH + DANCE = SUCCESS
Lost Hills: Monday, January 6 - Friday, January 10
Valley Oaks Charter School: Thursdays, January 23 - March 27
Bakersfield: Summer 2025
SHINE is a nationally recognized, innovative, curriculum-based program for middle school students. Utilizing kinesthetic learning, SHINE combines formal dance training with rigorous math instruction to improve students’ math scores and spark their interest in STEAM careers. kerndance.org/SHINE
MOVE
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater Saturday, September 20
KDA is celebrating 10 years on our National Dance Day by pulling back the curtain of the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater in a manner never seen before with world-class entertainment and divine cuisine. Join us as we toast to ten years and look towards the future with movers, leaders, and visionaries. kerndance.org/MOVE
ADAPTIdance®: DANCE + DISABILITY
Winter Final Performance: Sunday, February 23
Fall Classes: August - December
Fall Session Dance Intern Application Deadline: Friday, August 1
KDA and the League of Dreams are proud to offer ADAPTIdance, an inclusive adaptive dance program that is open to disabled and nondisabled movers. Led by Kern County dancers trained in adaptive dance technique, ADAPTIdancers will participate in a curriculum-based program that culminates in a final performance at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. kerndance.org/ADAPTIdance
Taste of Dance: A Delectable and Rhythmic Exploration of Culture
in California’s Central Valley Spring / Fall 2025
Taste of Dance will bring our community a multicultural experience in honor of global diversity awareness. Immerse yourself in the arts and culture of Kern County by tasting cuisine from around the world and experiencing engaging dance performances, live classes, and guest speakers. kerndance.org/TOD
Open Stage
Sunday, November 30
Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Application Deadline: Monday, November 3
Returning for its fourth year, Open Stage is an initiative aimed at providing dance artists with access to the famous Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater for FREE! Artists are invited to curate an experience that is most appealing to them and to use the stage in any way that cultivates their creativity. kerndance.org/OPENSTAGE
12 Days of Giving
Fall 2025
KDA has made a list and checked it twice. We are giving gifts of hope, and it sure feels nice! Returning for the first time since 2020, KDA will embark upon twelve days of gift giving to keep Kern County active and motivated this holiday season. Starting December 1, KDA will announce a new gift giveaway for twelve days. kerndance.org/GIVE
MemoryMOVES®: DANCE + THERAPY
Fall 2025
Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County
KDA and the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County will offer MemoryMOVES for the memory impaired. MemoryMOVES utilizes dance/movement therapy to support cognitive, emotional, and social goals for clients, staff, and caregivers alike to experience the transformative power of movement. MemoryMOVES is available to registered clients and families at ADAKC. kerndance.org/MEMORYMOVES
Photo by Janae Peters J. Peters Agency
Photo by Janae Peters J. Peters Agency
Photo Courtesy of KDA
Photo by Janae Peters J. Peters Agency
Photo by Adam Welch
Photo by Janae Peters J. Peters Agency
Photo by Adam Welch
Photo Courtesy of KDA
Photo by Nancy Miller Posh Creative
Photo by Adam Welch
Photo by Janae Peters J. Peters Agency
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
KDA is proud to celebrate 10 years of MOVING Kern County, a landmark achievement that marks a decade of empowering artists, enriching communities, driving cultural innovation, and inspiring economic development through the arts. Since our founding in 2015, KDA has been a cornerstone of the arts and culture scene in Central California, championing artistic expression, fostering creativity, and working to make the arts accessible to all.
A Decade of Service
Over the past ten years, KDA has played a critical role in promoting local artists, increasing access to arts education, supporting cultural programs, and driving economic development through the arts. Some of our major milestones include the following:
» Awarded $4 million dollars in grants to local artists and organizations, ensuring that creative voices continue to thrive in the community.
» Hosted over 500 major cultural events, programs, workshops, and performances that have attracted tens of thousands of attendees.
» Expanded arts education programs to serve over 160,000 people, ensuring that future generations have access to the transformative power of creativity.
» Collaborated with 650 local, state, and national businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions to strengthen the connection between the arts and the local economy.
Looking Toward the Future
As KDA celebrates this exciting milestone, we remain focused on our mission of making the arts accessible, fostering creativity, and driving positive change through cultural engagement. Looking forward, we are committed to expanding our reach, supporting a more diverse and inclusive arts community, and continuing to advocate for the transformative power of the arts in everyday life.
Bakersfield, CA 93389
Tax ID #: 77-0437598 PO Box 12407
Kern Dance Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your contribution is tax-deductable to the extent permitted by law.