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Early Era Collective

LXCL:Pre-purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win local goodies at the event.

Raffle Tickets

LXCL:For artists only: a pay-what-you-can ticket for the creative community. Complimentary snacks included.($20-35)

Artist Ticket

LXCL:Provide rehearsal space for performances.Included: +5 raffle tickets, named as 2027 season sponsor

Studio Sponsorship

LXCL:One Drink ticket + complimentary snacks.($35-$60)

General Entry

LXCL:Two drink tickets + complimentary snacks($61-$99)

Set The Stage

LXCL:Help artists attend Early Era events.Included: +10 raffle tickets, named as 2027 season sponsor

Artist Sponsorship

LXCL:Fund artists' pay for performances.Included: +10 raffle tickets, named as 2027 season sponsor, two complimentary tickets to one Early Era production in 2027

Performance Sponsorship

LXCL:Two drink tickets, complimentary snacks + front row seat($100-$149)

Opening Doors

LXCL:Support lighting and sound design for our productions.Included: + 10 raffle tickets, named as 2027 season sponsor, season tickets for Early Era's 2027 season

Design Sponsorship

LXCL:Two drink tickets, complimentary snacks, bottle of champagne + front row seat($150-$250)

Standing Ovation

LXCL:Provide production costs (such as dancer hours, camera crew, and lighting equipment) for our upcoming film, Brute.Included: join us on set as an extra for the film! + 10 raffle tickets, named as 2027 season sponsor, season tickets for Early Era's 2027 season.

Film Sponsorship

What:&nbsp;Learn more about <a fr-original-style="" href="https://earlyeracollective.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Early Era Collective</a> and support our upcoming dance film.&nbsp; When: Monday, November 9&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 6-8:30pm&nbsp; Presented At:&nbsp;The Topfer at Zach Theater&nbsp; 202 S Lamar Blvd &nbsp;Austin, TX 78704&nbsp;&nbsp;Free street parking available on Riverside, Toomey Road, and in Parks &amp; Recreation lot. Please note that Zach Theater lot is $5/hour.&nbsp; Join Early Era Collective for a special evening celebrating nine years of boundary-pushing dance in Austin and supporting the company&rsquo;s future! Whether you&rsquo;re new to Early Era or are a longtime supporter &ndash; learn more about what we do, our why, and meet some of the talented artists who make this company what it is today. &nbsp; &nbsp;Hosted by Early Era Board Members Jen Cregar and Andre Bradford, this evening of giving offers cocktails, mocktails, and light bites, pop-up performances, statements from company artists, and a sneak peek of our upcoming dance film &ldquo;Brute.&rdquo; &nbsp;&nbsp; Building from a history of internationally acclaimed, award-winning dance films, Early Era&rsquo;s &ldquo;Brute&rdquo; is our first dance film production since 2021. This collaborative anti-violence piece explores Danse Apache &ndash; a dramatic, early 20th century Parisian caf&eacute; duet &ndash; and evolves its storyline through contemporary movement, combat, original music, and breathtaking cinematography. Its physical choreography &ndash; blending campiness and humor with aggression, resistance and intimacy &nbsp;&ndash; illustrates the cycle of power and control in relationships, its impact, and how our characters break free from it.&nbsp; This is at the heart of Early Era Collective: using thought-provoking dance and storytelling to connect across divides, unite beauty with meaning, and create change in the way that only art can. Join us at &ldquo;The Next Era&rdquo; and help support this innovative project!&nbsp; Come for dance, conversation, and joyful community. Stay for cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and the chance to be part of what Early Era is building.&nbsp; Learn more about our work and reserve your spot at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.earlyeracollective.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.earlyeracollective.org</a>!&nbsp; Interested in sponsoring this event or Early Era&rsquo;s 2027 season? Reach out to Stephanie and Mercy at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:earlyeracollective@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">earlyeracollective@gmail.com</a>! &nbsp; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://youtu.be/jK6scdQFNrc?si=OIhRXE0yH1WqP8Qh" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">See the kind of work Early Era creates.</a>&nbsp;

What: Learn more about <a href="https://earlyeracollective.org/" target="_blank">Early Era Collective</a> and support our upcoming dance film.  When: Monday, November 9     6-8:30pm  Presented At: The Topfer at Zach Theater  202 S Lamar Blvd  Austin, TX 78704  Free street parking available on Riverside, Toomey Road, and in Parks &amp; Recreation lot. Please note that Zach Theater lot is $5/hour.  Join Early Era Collective for a special evening celebrating nine years of boundary-pushing dance in Austin and supporting the company’s future! Whether you’re new to Early Era or are a longtime supporter – learn more about what we do, our why, and meet some of the talented artists who make this company what it is today.    Hosted by Early Era Board Members Jen Cregar and Andre Bradford, this evening of giving offers cocktails, mocktails, and light bites, pop-up performances, statements from company artists, and a sneak peek of our upcoming dance film “Brute.”    Building from a history of internationally acclaimed, award-winning dance films, Early Era’s “Brute” is our first dance film production since 2021. This collaborative anti-violence piece explores Danse Apache – a dramatic, early 20th century Parisian café duet – and evolves its storyline through contemporary movement, combat, original music, and breathtaking cinematography. Its physical choreography – blending campiness and humor with aggression, resistance and intimacy  – illustrates the cycle of power and control in relationships, its impact, and how our characters break free from it.  This is at the heart of Early Era Collective: using thought-provoking dance and storytelling to connect across divides, unite beauty with meaning, and create change in the way that only art can. Join us at “The Next Era” and help support this innovative project!  Come for dance, conversation, and joyful community. Stay for cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and the chance to be part of what Early Era is building.  Learn more about our work and reserve your spot at <a href="https://www.earlyeracollective.org/" target="_blank">www.earlyeracollective.org</a>!  Interested in sponsoring this event or Early Era’s 2027 season? Reach out to Stephanie and Mercy at <a href="mailto:earlyeracollective@gmail.com" target="_blank">earlyeracollective@gmail.com</a>!   <a href="https://youtu.be/jK6scdQFNrc?si=OIhRXE0yH1WqP8Qh" target="_blank">See the kind of work Early Era creates.</a>

Early Era Collective

The Next Era: A Celebratory Night of Art & Giving

Zach Theater 202 S Lamar Blvd

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General Entry

Set The Stage

Opening Doors

Standing Ovation

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