2024 - 2025 Funding Initiatives
Dancer Paychecks
The heart of RDC’s values. Over two-thirds of RDC’s annual budget goes directly to artist paychecks, with about 45% going directly to dancers.
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Support ample compensation for professional dancers and help challenge the narrative of the “starving artist”.
Mainstage Performances
In the 24/25 Season, RDC will professionally produce four mainstage concerts, driving the creation of 12 world premieres in St. Louis.
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Help bring choreographers to St. Louis and support the theater and production costs to help bring their works to life
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Education
RDC provides well-rounded dance training for students ages 11 - 18 in rigorous yet nurturing environments. Our Summer Intensive and Choreography Project programs immerse young dancers in unique choreographic processes and afford them professional performance experiences.
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RDC further brings master classes to regional universities and to the STL community. Support affordable, safe dance education for all.
Mental Health in Dance
RDC values mental health as part of creating a sustainable and successful future for all dance artists.
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Support Mental Health & Dance workshops for RDC's summer students, in addition to regular, affordable mental health care for RDC Company Dancers.
Touring
RDC tours to regional festivals, conferences, and universities to share performances, master classes, and workshops - spreading our mission beyond St. Louis and connecting with diverse artists across the country.
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Support RDC's ability to tour by funding travel, accommodation, and artist fees.
Artist Development
Aspiring dancers and independent artists face several barriers to success. RDC empowers these artists by providing free performance platforms (Seen: STL), opportunities for professional feedback, affordable drop-in classes for continued training, access to resources to professional development, and more.
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Sustain and diversify the arts by lowering barriers for artists to create and perform.
DONOR LEVELS
FRIEND: $25 - $149
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RDC sticker
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PATRON: $150 - $499
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RDC Sticker
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RDC T-shirt
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SUPPORTER: $500 - $1,499
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RDC Sticker
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RDC T-shirt
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Stainless steel RDC water bottle or tumbler
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ARTS ENTHUSIAST: $1,500 - $4,999
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RDC Sticker
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RDC T-shirt
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Stainless steel RDC water bottle or tumbler
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Two season tickets to RDC performances with preferred seating
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SUSTAINING SPONSOR: $5,000 - $9,999​
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RDC Sticker
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RDC T-shirt
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Stainless steel RDC water bottle or tumbler
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Four season tickets to RDC performances with preferred seating
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ARTS CHAMPION: $10,000 +
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RDC Sticker
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RDC T-shirt
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Stainless steel RDC water bottle or tumbler
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Six season tickets to RDC performances with preferred seating
Contact Emily Haussler to arrange giving benefits at ehaussler@resiliencedancecompany.com