Support

Thank you for your interest in supporting Fall for Dance North!  We are Toronto’s premier international dance festival because of every single person who has supported us along the way.  Your contributions make a direct difference - keeping ticket prices affordable and casting a spotlight on the unique voices and practices of incredible dance artists, in Canada and around the globe.  

Please be an active participant in our community and support the performing arts in any way you can. Dance organizations and artists were among the first hit and are the slowest to recover from the pandemic.  Yet dance endures as a universal language through which to understand, heal and inspire.  

As a not-for-profit organization and registered charity (Registered Charitable Number 84270 1179 RR0001), Fall for Dance North relies on donations to keep the festival going. 

There are many ways to donate to FFDN:

In-Kind Support

FFDN nurtures the future of professional dance.  Private donations are vital to our work, have seen us through the darkest times, and are lighting the way to the future. The impact of our Patrons’ Circle cannot be overstated. Your generosity confirms that dance is important - that the beauty of movement universally speaks to our humanity and envisions a better world.

Membership begins at the Inner Circle level with an annual donation of $1,000. For Artists’ Circle Members ($5,000) and above, the Artistic Director will suggest a particular artist or company on the festival program with which to align your donation.

Patrons’ Circle membership deepens your connection with artists. Through Patron's Circle Events Series, members have the opportunity to go behind the scenes, catch exclusive previews, and socialize with artists and creative leaders in the art form.

BECOME A MEMBER

Fall for Dance North 2023 Patrons' Circle Benefits

*Program, Artist, Company or Musician to be chosen in consultation with the Artistic Director. Print deadlines may apply in some cases.

We would like to give a special thank you to the following volunteers who help drive the Patrons’ Circle membership throughout the year:

Karen Sparks, Chair

Lorne Fox
Mary Gore
Joan Lozinski
Heather Ogden
Sonia Rodriguez

Interested in becoming a Patrons’ Circle Committee Member?

We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about dance, love supporting the arts, and are eager to make new connections for Fall For Dance North! If this sounds like an exciting opportunity to you, please reach out to Director of Advancement and Philanthropy Melissa Forstner at melissa@ffdnorth.com for more information.

A New Patrons Experience for Young Professionals

FFDN UNPARALLELED is a new young professionals subscription series for the dance lover, the dance curious, and anyone - ages 19 - 40 - who enjoys the Toronto arts scene.

FFDN UNPARALLELED subscribers will explore a curation of cutting-edge contemporary dance performances selected by FFDN Artistic Director Ilter Ibrahimof, go behind the scenes with dance artists, enjoy additional pop-up events - and charitably support FFDN at the same time.

FFDN UNPARALLELED is co-chaired by Anthony Chung and Kulin Matchhar.

FFDN UNPARALLELED 2024 Schedule:

February 1
Carmen
By Compañía Nacional de Danza
Presented by TO Live
Meridian Hall

April 18
Swan Lakes
By Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart
Presented by Harbourfront Torque Series
Fleck Dance Theatre

April 27
Murmuration*
Co-Presented by Fall for Dance North, TO Live and Le Patin Libre
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena, Bert F. Grant Rink
*with post-show skating party

May 16
Living Dances
Choreographed by James Kudelka
Presented by Citadel + Compagnie
The Citadel

October
Signature Programme
Fall for Dance North 10th Anniversary Festival**

 

PLUS Pop Ups - performances and events!

**premium seats for additional FFDN mainstage performances will be offered for $15/ticket plus HST and service charges.

Subscriber Perks:

Discounts! FFDN has secured ticket discounts on premium seats for you.  

Drinks! As part of the Unparalleled experience, you are invited to attend pre- or post-performance drinks with dance artists on the program, on-site or in a nearby location. Additional fees may apply.

Connections! You will connect with other young leaders for conversation, community, and learning about the ecosystem of Toronto dance and beyond. There will also be opportunities to mingle with FFDN executive volunteers and board members.

Pop-Ups! FFDN loves a pop-up event and you may be invited to studio visits, an FFDN Patrons’ Circle event, an exclusive festival experience and/or festival lounge, as opportunities develop.

Doing Good! Your donation supports FFDN, the professional international dance festival that makes the art form affordable and accessible. A charitable receipt for the maximum allowable amount will be issued.

How to Join

To join FFDN UNPARALLELED or for further information, please contact unparalleled@ffdnorth.com.

Subscription Price

Total Early Bird Subscription Price: $450
*Price may increase January 1, 2024 

Includes:

• 1 premium seat to each of the 5 shows above
• 1 drink ticket for each of the 5 pre- or post-performance events
• $300 annual charitable donation to FFDN*
• Option to purchase a “Bring a Guest” subscription for an additional $150

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can’t make a performance on the 2024 season schedule?

We know that everyone is busy and sometimes you just can’t do everything.  For that reason, FFDN UNPARALLELED allows members to transfer their tickets to a different show. For example, if you are busy on February 1 when we go to see Carmen, just let us know. We can get you two tickets to Swan Lakes or one of our other shows, instead.  

How do I sign up and pay?

Send an email to unparalleled@ffdnorth.com to sign up.  We will reach out to collect payment for the ticket subscription ($150).  Your tax-deductible charitable donation will be made through Canada Helps and a charitable receipt will be issued for the full amount of the donation ($300).  Monthly payment plans are also available for the donation portion and can start as low as $25/month.  

Can I bring a friend?

Absolutely!  The more the merrier! FFDN UNPARALLELED has a bring a friend option with your subscription.  Sign up for one membership ($450 total including the charitable donation) and you can add a Bring a Guest ticket subscription for $150.

Kulin Matchhar, Anthony Chung, FFDN Board Member Joan Lozinski and guests at an FFDN 2022 Patrons’ Circle event.

Want to learn more about FFDN?

Read about FFDN's Mission & Values
Read about Our Story

Photo credits:
LE CHANT DU CYGNE: LE LAC by Marie Chouinard, Photo courtesy of the artist. | Milana Glumicic, Raoul Wilke and Esie Mensah at 8-COUNT film series premiere at Betty Oliphant Theatre during FFDN festival 2022. Photo by Marlowe Porter. | Kulin Matchhar, Anthony Chung, Joan Lozinski and guests. Photo by Bruce Zinger. FFDN

Fall for Dance North is tremendously grateful to each and every person whose thoughtful donation keeps our ticket prices affordable and our performances accessible. Thank you for your support!

As we look toward our 10th anniversary season, FFDN would like to specifically acknowledge the members of our 2023 Patrons’ Circle, for their remarkable generosity.

FFDN Unparalleled

*FFDN would like to recognize each donor in the way they prefer.  If you would like to make any edits to your listing, please contact melissa@ffdnorth.com.

Small Businesses and FFDN

Just like FFDN creates opportunities for local dance artists, we want to highlight businesses that value the performing arts.  Thank you to the following businesses that offered special discounts to our 2022 festival audience:

If you would like to get on the list, please reach out to Director of Advancement and Philanthropy Melissa Forstner, melissa@ffdnorth.com or Marketing & Communications Manager Sheila O'Neill, communications@ffdnorth.com for more information.

Sponsorship and FFDN - We Move Your Audience

Chances are that FFDN reaches your demographic in Toronto’s downtown core and beyond. Our best-deal-in-town tickets fill theatres, including Toronto’s largest - the iconic Meridian Hall - with audiences of every age, and at every income. World-class programming brings in the dance aficionado and the dance curious. Diversity and accessibility are at the heart of our festival, welcoming audiences and artists that reflect the multiculturalism of our city.  Uniquely curated digital programs impact audiences  across the country and around the world.

Audience Members at 8-Count Film Series at Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre at York University. Photo by Marlowe Porter.

Please contact us to learn more about how FFDN can craft unique marketing opportunities for your business, deliver on your corporation’s philanthropic objectives, and move your audience  - because it is also ours.

Opportunities are virtually unlimited and can include:

• Activations across our theatres and non-traditional venues
• Video collaborations
• Marketing partnerships and cross-promotions
• TTC and GO visibility
• Podcast promotions
• Dynamic social media content and giveaways
• Exclusive hosting opportunities and behind the scenes experiences 

Please contact Director of Advancement and Philanthropy Melissa Forstner, melissa@ffdnorth.com or Marketing & Communications Manager Sheila O'Neill, communications@ffdnorth.com for more information.