BENEFITTING
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BENEFITTING
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Pull back the curtain of the Fox Theater in a manner never seen before with world-class entertainment and divine cuisine. The night will illuminate your imagination and spark your love for the arts. Join us as we dine, drink, and DANCE the night away with movers, leaders, and visionaries.
KERN DANCE ALLIANCE
KDA is proud to commemorate our 10th anniversary by hosting MOVE, a celebratory event focused on highlighting our work to improve the quality of life for people living in California’s Central Valleys through the arts.
After ten years of impactful work and passionate volunteers putting our mission in motion, KDA embraces the opportunity to rise to the next level via a commemorative event where community partnerships will be celebrated and fundraising initiatives will take center stage.
MISSION
KDA is a non-profit arts agency promoting and supporting dance and the arts in California’s Central Valleys.
ABOUT US
For over a decade, KDA has been successful in elevating Central Valley communities through arts services and programs. By enhancing the ways people engage in arts and culture, KDA has strengthened our community by offering transformational programs that impact a variety of sectors, demographics, and geographies while promoting economic development and prosperity in the San Joaquin Valley.
KDA’s services and cross-sector arts programs teach educational endeavors like math and reading, assist with healthcare like aiding people with disabilities and improve quality of life, like uplifting the marginalized and underrepresented.
KDA proudly supports individual artists and arts organizations by providing capacity building initiatives to assist them in cultivating a thriving arts and culture community. Additionally, KDA works directly with cultural practitioners to respond to the needs of our communities by creating pathways to make the greatest impact through the arts.
KDA has served nearly 100,000 people , was awarded the 2024 Arts and Culture award at the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, and has been recognized as an arts leader in the region.
KDA PROGRAMS + SERVICES
KDA services provide social, emotional, physical, and financial support for the community while utilizing the arts to encourage learning, healthy living, understanding, and acceptance.
Through unique programs, KDA incites our community with passion, creativity, empowerment, and innovation.
KDA provides four pillars of service:
1. KDA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE circulates information about arts events, news, and advocacy.
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT provides artists, creative individuals, and arts administrators with critical tools to enhance their professional endeavors and business operations.
3. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS allow the community to participate in professional programs and events.
4. SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS are provided to artists and arts organizations for capacity building and artistic growth.
KDA serves a diverse population through our programs:
» ADAPTIdance®: DANCE + DISABILITY
» BOOKS IN MOTION®: DANCE + LITERACY
» DANCING with the ANGELS
» HealingMOTION: DANCE + THERAPY
» NATIONAL DANCE DAY
» NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY FOR DANCE ARTS
» MemoryMOVES®: DANCE + THERAPY
kerndance.org
» MightyMOVERS: DANCE + THERAPY
» OPEN STAGE
» PASO a PASO
» SHINE for GIRLS: DANCE + MATH = SUCCESS
» TASTE of DANCE
» KDA CREATIVE CORPS
SPONSOR LEVELS
STANDING OVATION
$25,000
SPOTLIGHT
$20,000
CENTER STAGE $15,000
ENCORE
$10,000
BRAVO
$5,000
APPLAUSE
$2,500
BRANDED SPONSORSHIP $500 - $20,000
MARKETING STRATEGY
Social Media | Exposure up to 370,000+
Exclusive Media Sponsor | Exposure up to 200,000+
Printed Save the Date | Exposure up to 15,000+
KDA 2025 Season Brochure | Exposure up to 15,000+
Printed Mailer | Exposure up to 15,000+
Website | Exposure up to 8,000+
Newsletter/E-Blast | Exposure up to 2,000+
Your sponsorship supports KDA’s mission to elevate arts and culture in Bakersfield, a city poised to become the 5th largest in California. Your investment will help build a robust arts scene, which is critical for the city’s growth, cultural identity, and economic prosperity. Together, we can ensure that arts and culture are not seen as luxuries but as essential elements of a thriving community.
STANDING OVATION EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR
$25,000
Enjoy the highest level of visibility at with prominent recognition in all marketing and publicity. This includes your name/logo incorporated into the official event logo as well as all collateral, event signage, and décor. Your company name will be associated with all event marketing materials stating
BENEFITING THE KERN DANCE ALLIANCE PRESENTED BY YOUR COMPANY NAME/LOGO HERE.
Welcome remarks from company representative during the event
Acknowledgement as the exclusive Standing Ovation Sponsor with logo on all print and electronic promotional materials
Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
20 Exclusive VIP passes
Acknowledgement in all press releases, e-newsletters, and social media associated with the event
On-stage verbal recognition during the seated meal and prominent signage at the event
Full-page advertisement on the inside front cover of the program (artwork provided by sponsor)
Prominent table seating for 20 guests with eight premiere bottles of wine
SPONSOR BENEFITS
SPOTLIGHT
$20,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» 16 Exclusive VIP passes
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage at the event
» Half-page advertisement inside the program (artwork provided by sponsor)
» Prominent table seating for 16 guests with four premiere bottles of wine
CENTER STAGE
$15,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent table seating for 10 guests with two premiere bottles of wine
ENCORE
$10,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent table seating for 10 guests
BRAVO
$5,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 5 guests
APPLAUSE
$2,500
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 2 guests
BRANDED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Stage Build Out $20,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» 16 Exclusive VIP passes
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage on the stage at the event
» Half-page advertisement inside the program (artwork provided by sponsor)
» Prominent table seating for 16 guests with four premiere bottles of wine
Dinner $15,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage at the event at the entrance to the dinner space
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent table seating for 10 guests with two premiere bottles of wine
Celebrity $10,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent table seating for 10 guests
Cocktail Reception
$10,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent table seating for 10 guests
Decor $10,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program and prominent signage at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent table seating for 10 guests
Wine $7,500
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 7 guests
Platinum Automobile $7,500
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 7 guests
Entertainment $5,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 5 guests
Technology $5,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 5 guests
BRANDED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Mission Moment
$5,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 5 guests
Live Auction
$5,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 5 guests
Performance $5,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 5 guests
Stage Crew
$2,500
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 2 guests
Signature Cocktail $2,500
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent signage at the event at the signature cocktail station
» Table seating for 2 guests
Auction $2,500
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Table seating for 2 guests
Valet $2,500
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent signage at the event at the valet station
» Table seating for 2 guests
Non-alcoholic Beverage $1,000
» Opportunity to interact with potential customers, distribute samples and information on products and services at the event
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
» Prominent signage at the event at the non-alcoholic station
» Table seating for 1 guest
Giving Tree $500
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
Hospitality $500
» Name-inclusion in the event program when secured 30 days prior to event
SPONSOR REGISTRATION
[ ] STANDING OVATION EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR $25,000
$20,000 [ ]
NAME FOR RECOGNITION PURPOSES: _______________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ____________________________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________
☐CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $ ______________ payable to KERN DANCE ALLIANCE. Please mail to PO Box 12407 Bakersfield, CA. 93389
☐CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD FOR $ ______________ Return form via MAIL to PO Box 12407 Bakersfield, CA. 93389
PLEASE CIRCLE: Visa MasterCard Amex Discover CC#: __________________________________ EXP. DATE: _________ CVN: ______
Billing Zip Code: ___________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________
CREATING A WIN-WIN!
Kern Dance Alliance fundraisers create an opportunity for partnerships between charities, culinary vendors, artists, corporate sponsors and community members. In addition to raising money, these events raise awareness, and provide community exposure for corporate sponsors
DON’T SEE WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?
We encourage you to suggest ideas for crafting the perfect sponsorship. Please contact move@kerndance.org *Tax deductibility of donations will be determined after sponsorship is finalized. Kern Dance Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax ID #: 77-0437598