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SpARC Dance Festival - Amplify, Represent, Create.
Hey 👋 I’m Arielle!
I started SpARC Dance Festival through my dance company, ArcTangent Dance, because I envision my hometown of San José to be a thriving hub for the performing arts. Not just for the big dance companies that come through town, but for the incredible emerging and mid-career choreographers who deserve a place to share their work.
I’m all about breaking down barriers—no gatekeeping, no “you have to know the right people” mentality. Just great dance, high-quality production, and a community that supports its local artists. If that sounds like something you’d love too, let’s make it happen together!
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What is SpARC?
The SpARC Dance Festival is a day of dance featuring local choreographers, performers, and artisans.
This event is hosted by ArcTangent Dance on National Dance Day on September 20, 2025, in San José, CA, at Mexican Heritage Plaza.
The festival is made up of three components:
Dance Performance | Free all levels dance class | Pop-up shops | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
SpARC is more than a festival—it’s a movement. And YOU can be a part of it.
With your financial contribution, you help:
- Cover the cost of the theater rental (which includes paying a living wage to staff of Mexican Heritage Plaza!)
- Provide stipends to the guest choreographers
- Pay the dance teacher for the free dance class for the community
- Alleviate the financial burden of providing food backstage to the performers and volunteers
- Make it possible to have stellar marketing to get the word out
- Offset the cost of working wage for the SpARC staff members
If you can’t give, help by sharing our story: Like and share our posts on social media, volunteer to help during the performance, join the planning committee, join our mailing list, or connect us with corporate sponsors.
💡 Donate today and help keep the performing arts alive. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you!
Wishes
The free community dance class is central to our festival. This class is for all ages, dance levels, and abilities - making it a tough class to lead! This is why it is so important for to pay the dance instructor for their time.
Last year was taught by local and upcoming dancer, Katie Chapin.
More details are coming soon on who the teacher will be for 2025.
For 2026, we hope to add a second dance class in Spanish.
Levels & Benefits
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Pillar of the Community ($5 - $99)
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Recognition on our website and digital festival program
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Social media shout-out as a community supporter
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Two complimentary tickets to the festival performance
Beam of Support ($100 - $499)
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All previous benefits, plus:
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Name listed on event signage
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VIP seating for two*
Arch of Reinforcement ($500 - $999)
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All previous benefits, plus:
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Quarter-page ad in the festival program
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VIP seating for four*
Dome of Brilliance ($1,000 - $4,999)
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All previous benefits, plus:
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Half-page ad in the festival program
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Logo placement on our website and promotional materials
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Featured spotlight on our social media and email newsletter
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VIP seating for six*
Sphere of Radiance ($5,000 - $9,999)
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All previous benefits, plus:
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Full-page ad in the festival program
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VIP seating for eight*
Mobius of Patronage ($10,000+)
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All previous benefits, plus:
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Premier logo placement on event banners and marketing materials
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Verbal acknowledgment during the festival
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VIP seating for ten*
*Includes VIP Ticket holder swag bag
The free community dance class is central to our festival. This class is for all ages, dance levels, and abilities - making it a tough class to lead! This is why it is so important for to pay the dance instructor for their time.
Last year was taught by local and upcoming dancer, Katie Chapin.
More details are coming soon on who the teacher will be for 2025.
For 2026, we hope to add a second dance class in Spanish.
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