University of Southern California
USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance 10th Anniversary Gala
USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance 10th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM

Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center

Gala Table Sponsor Levels

All Tables include seating for ten (10) at Kaufman’s Gala on May 3, 2025 and Complimentary Valet Parking for you and your guest. The evening includes pre-show cocktail reception, performance, dinner, dancing and special surprises! Sponsorship tables and individual tickets are tax deductible less $200 cost per person for food/beverage. (For a table of ten (10), goods and services are $2,000.)

Platinum Table Sponsor$100,000

  • Premiere seating for ten (10) at Gala performance and Premiere table placement for ten (10) at dinner
  • Exclusive naming rights to a Dance Studio inside USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center
  • First-choice opportunity to host Honorary Gala Committee members at your table
  • Exclusive dinner with the Dean of USC Kaufman and special VIP guest (TBD) prepared especially for you by private chef at a fabulous location (TBD)
  • Invitation for four (4) to attend exclusive Patron Appreciation Party
  • Special Name/logo recognition as Gala Lead Sponsor in the Gala invitation,** Tribute book, digital donor wall, and website
  • Tribute to Glorya Kaufman: Full-page ad* in Tribute book with choice of location plus frequent display on digital donor wall
  • Plus, additional benefits of the Gold, Silver and Bronze level
Purchase Sponsorship

Gold Table Sponsor$50,000

  • Premium seating for ten (10) at Gala performance and Premium table placement for ten (10) at dinner
  • Invitation for two (2) to join the USC Kaufman Annual New York Patron Trip—includes four-night stay in Manhattan, all group meals and activities culminating in Annual Alumni Showcase performance (Note: does not include airfare)
  • Tribute to Glorya Kaufman: Full-page ad* in Tribute book plus display on digital donor wall
  • Plus, additional benefits of the Silver and Bronze level
Purchase Sponsorship

Silver Table Sponsor$25,000

  • Preferred seating for ten (10) at Gala performance and Preferred table placement for ten (10) at dinner
  • Opportunity to host Honorary Gala Committee members at your table
  • Sponsor will receive a gift of two luxury wines crafted by renowned vintners
  • Invitation for two (2) to attend exclusive Patron Appreciation Party
  • Tribute to Glorya Kaufman: Half-page ad* in Tribute book plus display on digital donor wall
  • Plus, additional benefits of Bronze level
Purchase Sponsorship

Bronze Table Sponsor$10,000

  • Reserved seating for ten (10) at Gala performance and Reserved table placement for ten (10) at dinner
  • Name/logo recognition in the Gala invitation,** Tribute book, digital donor wall, and website
  • Complimentary Valet Parking for you and your guests
Purchase Sponsorship

Gala Individual Ticket Levels

Includes seating for (1) at Kaufman’s Gala on May 3, 2025 and Complimentary Valet Parking. The evening includes pre-show cocktail reception, performance, dinner, dancing and special surprises! Sponsorship tables and individual tickets are tax deductible less $200 cost per person for food/beverage. (For a table of ten (10), goods and services are $2,000.)

Gold Patron Ticket$7,000

  • Premium seating for one (1) at Gala performance and Premium table placement for one (1) at dinner
  • Invitation for one (1) to join the USC Kaufman Annual New York Patron Trip—includes four-night stay in Manhattan, all group meals and activities culminating in Annual Alumni Showcase performance (Note: does not include airfare)
  • Tribute to Glorya Kaufman: Half-page ad* in Tribute book with purchase of two (2) tickets; Quarter-page ad* with purchase of one (1) ticket
  • Plus, additional benefits of the Silver and Bronze level
Purchase Ticket

Silver Patron Ticket$3,000

  • Preferred seating for one (1) at Gala performance and Preferred table placement for one (1) at dinner
  • Sponsor will receive a gift of two luxury wines crafted by renowned vintners
  • Invitation for one (1) to attend exclusive Patron Appreciation Party
  • Tribute to Glorya Kaufman: Quarter-page ad* with purchase of two (2) tickets
  • Plus, additional benefits of the Bronze level
Purchase Ticket

Gala Patron Ticket$1,500

  • Reserved seating for one (1) at Gala performance and Reserved table placement for one (1) at dinner
  • Name/logo recognition in the Gala invitation,**Tribute book, digital donor wall, and website
  • Complimentary Valet Parking
Purchase Ticket

Glorya Kaufman Tribute Levels

If you are unable to attend the Gala on May 3, 2025 and would like to honor Glorya Kaufman for her contribution to dance in higher education, please consider a tribute book ad*. Below are prices per size.

Full-Page Ad$4,000

  • Full-page ad in program/tribute book plus display on digital donor wall
Purchase Advertisement

Half-Page Ad$2,000

  • Half-page ad in program/tribute book plus display on digital donor wall
Purchase Advertisement

Quarter-Page Ad$1,000

  • Quarter-page ad in program/tribute book plus display on digital donor wall
Purchase Advertisement

*USC Kaufman staff will provide specs for program ad and/or instructions for program ad creation upon receipt of purchase. Space must be reserved by March 24, 2025.

**For name inclusion in the digital Gala invitation, sponsorship reservation must be received by March 7, 2025.