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ABOUT FORKLIFT DANCEWORKSFounded in 2001 by Artistic Director Allison Orr, Forklift Danceworks celebrates the extraordinary in the ordinary by creating original performances inspired by the movement of everyday life.

By engaging a diverse body of participants and audience through its performances, outreach

programs, classes, and workshops, the company empowers all people to be actively engaged

in the creative process.

FORKLIFT CREATES AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCES WITH ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE City of Austin sanitation workers, City of Austin firefighters,

Venetian gondoliers, two steppers on the steps of the Texas Capitol, guide dogs and their

owners, and most recently Austin Symphony Conductor Peter Bay.

Leaps and Bounds Arts education programming for

some of Austin’s most underserved children.

Body Shift Currently the nation’s only

mixed-ability dance program.

FORKLIFT DELIVERS OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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CRITICAL ACCLAIM

THE TRASH PROJECT

#1 Arts Event Austin American-Statesman

#1 Dance Event Austin Chronicle

Most Outstanding Dance Concert

Austin Critics Table

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ALLISON ORR

Best Choreographer of 2003 & 2008

Austin Critics Table

Best Movement Illuminator Austin Chronicle

Top 10 Austinites of 2012 Tribeza Magazine

WIDE MEDIA ATTENTION

The New York Times // The Washington Post // USA Today // Dance Magazine

Texas Monthly // BBC Radio // National Geographic Channel // Austin Chronicle

Austin American-Stateman // KXAN/NBC // KUT/NPR

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Forklift’s 4th annual Studio 54klift fundraiser features

the dramatic return of Mistress of Ceremonies

Rebecca Havemeyer

the dance-inducing music of vibe diva DJ Mahealani

lighting by Ilios Design // creative direction by Craftbox

open bar and silent auction

All proceeds will help sustain the dance company and

support upcoming projects.

The most fun you will have at a fundraiser all year!

Mistress of Ceremonies

REBECCA HAVEMEYER

Vibe Diva

DJ MAHEALANI

PAST ATTENDEES

Austin’s tastemakers, art lovers and dance fans,

supporters of local non profits, and fun- loving

people who want to support one of Austin’s most

celebrated arts organizations.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Young Austin Professionals

2nd street district/W Hotel crowd, 21-40 years old

Austin’s Creative Movers and Shakers

Mid- to-high level creative professionals, 30-50 years old

Austin’s LBGQT Crowd – Progressive, open-minded

PAST SPONSORS

Alamo Drafthouse. Home Slice Pizza,

Green Mango Real Estate, Target, Bulldog Solutions,

AFSCME, Whole Foods Market, Zocalo Design,

Frost Bank, Catellus, Austin Studios, AB Porter

Please join us at the following levels to becoming a meaningful part of

Forklift Danceworks in 2013-14.

$5,000 LEVEL—SUPER STAR

Support the cost of an original commissioned score for a dance of epic proportions!

• Premier Listing as a lead “Super Star” sponsor on our invitation and event collateral

• Top Billing as a 2013 Season Sponsor on the Forklift Danceworks website and

performance program

• Private lunch with Artistic Director Allison Orr

• 30 tickets to the event // 24 tickets to the VIP Pre-Party

$2,500 LEVEL—MAN IN THE MOON

Underwrites an entire semester of Leaps and Bounds Programming for over 100 children

• Listing as a lead “Man in the Moon” sponsor on our invitation and event collateral

• Top Billing as a 2013 Season Sponsor on the Forklift Danceworks website & performance program

• 20 tickets to the event // 18 tickets to the VIP Pre-Party

$1,000 LEVEL—WHITE HORSE

Provides two weeks of choreographic research and development for our next project

• Listing as a “White Horse” sponsor on our invitation and event collateral

• Billing as a 2013 Season Sponsor on the Forklift Danceworks website & performance program

• 12 tickets to the event // 12 tickets to the VIP Pre-Party

$500 LEVEL—THE WARHOL

Pays for a month-long Body Shift performance workshop for people with and without disabilities

• Listing as a “Warhol” host on our invitation and event collateral

• Billing as a 2013 Supporter on the Forklift Danceworks website

• 8 tickets to the event // 8 tickets to the VIP Pre-Party

$250 LEVEL—VELVET ROPE

Supports a workshop for over 50 teachers to use dance in their classrooms

• Listing as a “Velvet Rope” host on our invitation and event collateral

• Billing as a 2013 Supporter on the Forklift Danceworks website

• 4 tickets to the event // 4 tickets to the VIP Pre-Party

HOST AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Your support is essential to the growth and impact of Forklift Danceworks. Join us today and let’sGET THIS PARTY

STARTED

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BECOMING A HOST OR SPONSOR

Ellie Julier // Marketing and Development Associate

ellie@forkliftdanceworks.org // 512.447.6405

Or visit our website: forkliftdanceworks.org/studio54klift_2013.html

2013 STUDIO 54KLIFT COMMITTEE

Elaine Holton // Committee Chair

Veronica Castelo

Becca Bruce Dobberfuhl

Nichole Filson

Kelly Freeman

Allyson Garro

Chelsea Grace

Amy Hackerd

Laura Villagran Johnson

Helen Knost

Shirley Pinkson

Photos by Sarah Bork Hamilton, Daniel Mora, Leon Alessi, and Amitava Sarkar