PATRON
INITIATIVE
Looking to get involved with COLE JAZZ’s work in a deeper way? We offer a patronage program based on annual, recurring giving, outlined below, as a platform for individuals and businesses in the community to support our work while fostering a direct and meaningful relationship with this historic legacy.
We are dedicated to cultivating long-lasting partnerships with organizations and individuals who share our commitment to community, culture, craft, and education in the field. The future of this legacy depends on ongoing engagement and collaboration among dedicated and passionate arts advocates in our community. Join us in preserving and advancing an important piece of American cultural heritage.
BUILD A LONGTERM RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPANY TODAY!
FRIEND $1,000+
Supports the development and expansion of work on the stage and in the studio.
Your support allows for:
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Research and artistic development
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Collaboration with dance historians, educators, and cultural experts
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Documentation and preservation of the Cole legacy
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Artist compensation during early creative development
Impact: Provides the foundation for preserving this historic legacy while nurturing new artistic exploration.
Recognition:
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Visibility on our website and recognition on all of our programming
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2 invited classes with The NEW Jack Cole Dancers for you or a sponsored artist
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Invitation to select rehearsals and events
SPONSOR $5,000+
Sustains the ongoing work of The NEW Jack Cole Dancers and the preservation of American Jazz dance.
Your support directly enables:
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Year-round company classes and rehearsals
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Community workshops and affordable public programming
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Artist compensation and rehearsal space
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Audience development and community engagement
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Educational outreach in the local community
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Marketing and outreach to expand audience access
Impact: Ensures this legacy remains a living, evolving art form through performance, education, public engagement, and community access.
Recognition:
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Name listed on website + programming
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Invitation to closed rehearsals and donor events
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Select discount ticketing to performances
PARTNER $10,000+
Expands COLE JAZZ’s global reach, education initiative, and creative development.
Your support directly aids:
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Education initiatives and collaborations with universities and conservatories
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National and international teaching engagements in NY, London, India and beyond
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Cultural exchange and artist collaborations nationally and internationally
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Development of new projects and ongoing performance opportunities
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Travel and participation in education and performance programming outside of NY
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Organizational infrastructure that sustains year-round programming
Impact: Strengthens educational partnerships and expands access to Jack Cole's work for students, educators, and artists around the world.
Recognition:
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Logo placement on marketing materials
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Acknowledgment in programing and select press
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Private meet and greet with the dancers
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Priority ticketing to performances and donor-centric events
BENEFACTOR $20,000+
Drives the creation of new work and flagship company initiatives.
Your support enables:
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Creative residencies for the development of new choreography and productions
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Free and low-cost community performances and workshops
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National touring opportunities
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Development of flagship productions, including CLUB ACT
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Scholarship opportunities and expanded educational access to underprivileged communities
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International education and cultural exchange programming
Impact: Exposes COLE JAZZ's work to new communities globally while supporting the creation of innovative productions rooted in Cole's legacy.
Recognition:
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Prominent branding across all materials and programming
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VIP access to performances and gala events
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Behind the scenes experiences
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Deeper partnership visibility and alignment
UNDERWRITING $50,000+
PARTNER
Provides foundational support to launch and scale COLE JAZZ’s most ambitious artistic and theatrical initiatives.
Your support enables:
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International touring and major production initiatives
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Significant expansion of affordable community engagement and programming
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Multi-year creative residencies and new commissions
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Global education initiatives with universities, artistic orgranizations, and cultural institutions
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Organizational sustainability and preservation initiatives
Impact: Serves as a cornerstone investment in preserving, advancing, and sharing one of America's most influential dance traditions through performance, education, community engagement, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.
Recognition & Partnership:
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Prominent branding across all materials, programming, and events
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Logo placement (where appropriate)
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VIP access to all performances, gala events, and private company experiences
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Private studio visits and rehearsal access
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Direct engagement with creative leadership
As a patron, we encourage a recurring renewal for your donation, allowing you to sustain your impact and grow alongside us.
For more information or questions, please contact info@colejazzdance.com.
Donate by Check:
Payable to: Kick Ball Change, Inc.
Address: 57 Wadsworth Terrace, Apt 5E, New York, NY, 10040
Please include your email address or mailing address so we can send you a tax acknowledgment for your generous support. We love hearing from our supporters, and we encourage you to include a personal note along with your contribution.
COLE JAZZ is a 501(3)(c) and all donations are tax-deductible.
THANK YOU TO OUR PAST DONORS
Stephen Schwartz
Jodi Walker
Alex Vaughan
Robert Schulman
Elisa Fertig
Mckenzie Jones
Dawna Oak
Debora & Jon Meyer
Elizabeth Matchett
Richard Vaughan
Jim & Joan Carboni
John & Olivia Farr
Jeffrey Hendrix
Julia Yao