Did you know that Denver School of the Arts is upon its 20th Anniversary?

There will be special programming throughout the school year honoring this milestone, and a lot of energy and enthusiasm placed into planning for the future. Principal Kohut, the Friends of DSA, and the DSA PTSO are proud to announce the:

This campaign includes a fundraising component designed to build a capital fund to support initiatives that carry the school forward the next two decades and on.

Kicking off this campaign will be a benefit performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and the Vision 20/20 Gala on Friday, September 24. This special event will include a presentation of the Vision 20/20 Campaign by Principal Kohut, additional exhibits and performances by DSA students throughout the evening, and an elegant after-show reception with more DSA student entertainment.

We need your help. Tickets for the event are $75 ($55 is tax deductible) and seating for the show is general admission. Each DSA department will be selling a proportional number of tickets to fill the Kay Schomp Theatre this night, and the Department of Dance and Movement is responsible for about 40 tickets. Anyone is welcome, especially arts patrons and philanthropists who may be interested in supporting DSA. If you, or your family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers could join us on this important evening, please contact Kim Daniels (using the form below)—she has tickets available for you, as well as credit card forms.

Having a full house to begin this year long celebration is the goal of the Gala Committee, but recognizing there are plenty of people interested in supporting DSA unable to attend on the 24th, there are additional “no-show tickets” available for a suggested $75 tax deductible donation. Without reserving a seat, patrons are still able to contribute to the Vision 20/20 Campaign kick-off. Please encourage your contacts to support DSA for the evening, even if they are unable to attend. These “no-show tickets” are also available through Kim Daniels.

DSA was able to negotiate limited royalties for a single performance of the show, which means that all proceeds beyond normal ticket prices this night directly fund DSA programs and campaigns.

Additional information about the Vision 20/20 Campaign will be available in the coming days and weeks.

Thoroughly Modern Millie runs in the Kay Schomp Theatre September 22–26. Tickets (except for the Vision 20/20 Gala) are available online.

Photographs of the 2010 Senior Concert: GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK are now available for purchase online (http://dsadance.shutterfly.com) — thanks to Diane Lather Belfour and J.J. Johnson, Theatre Photo Committee CO-chairs. All profits from sales of these images directly fund the Department of Dance and Movement, and ordering photos and gifts is easy through the secure Shutterfly system.

A great addition to student portfolios, wonderful memories of the performance, a tremendous way to celebrate and share the event with friends and family — another way to successfully support the needs of our dancers.