2026–27 Season Sponsorship & Giving OpportunitiesFor more than 50 years, Southold Dance Theater has enriched the Michiana community through exceptional dance education, performance, and outreach.Sponsorships and gifts from individuals, families, and businesses help expand access to exceptional dance education and performances while providing meaningful recognition throughout Southold's 2026–27 season.Become a Southold SponsorSelect a sponsorship level below or enter a custom contribution amount. Sponsorship opportunities range from Friend (up to $999) to Presenting Sponsor($20,000+). Please review our 2026–27 Sponsorship & Giving Opportunities guide for complete details on sponsorship levels and benefits.Payment OptionsOnline payments are available through Zeffy by credit card or bank transfer, depending on the contribution amount.For sponsorships of $20,000 or more, or to discuss a customized sponsorship opportunity, please contact Sarah Taylor, Executive Director, at sarah@southolddance.org or 574.233.9841 to coordinate your sponsorship and payment by check. Thank you for helping us Raise the Barre and make the magic of dance possible!A Note About ZeffySouthold uses Zeffy, a fundraising platform that allows 100% of your sponsorship contribution to go directly to Southold, with no processing fees deducted. During checkout, Zeffy offers the option to make a separate contribution to support its platform. This contribution is entirely optional and can be adjusted to any amount, including $0.

The Raffaella Stroik Memorial Scholarship honors a beloved Southold dancer whose dedication, grace, and curiosity lit up the studio and stage. This fund helps continue the path she cherished through serious training and supports advanced, upper-level Southold Company students who want to pursue dance as a profession.Presented annually, the scholarship award would help defray the cost of private lessons, competition fees, summer intensive tuition, or other expenses related to preparing for a dance career in a nurturing, creative environment. Together we sustain Raffaella’s legacy and keep high-quality dance education within reach for committed young artists.A note about Zeffy: Southold uses Zeffy so that 100% of your sponsorship dollars go directly to Southold. At checkout, Zeffy will offer the option to make a separate contribution to support its platform. This contribution is completely optional and may be adjusted to any amount, including $0.