Ngoma Circle
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Ngoma Circle

The Ngoma Circle honors and recognizes dance enthusiasts who demonstrate dedication to Ngoma/DDT by donating an annual gift of $2,500 or more. 

Individual Giving
Ngoma Circle
Friends of Ngoma

Corporate Giving
Planned Giving
Scholarships
Adopt A Dancer
Endowment

Ngoma Circle members receive regular invitations to exclusive Ngoma Circle events at Atlas Performing Arts Center and across the DC area, featuring DDT artists and the artistic team.

Ngoma/DDT is grateful for your continuous support and is committed to providing innovative and meaningful experiences for all our donors.

Ngoma Circle Donor Benefits

$2,500 – $4,999

Invitation to all Ngoma Circle Salons 

Access to the Ngoma Circle Lounge pre-performance and during intermission  Includes access to cash bar

Discounted tickets to Dissonance Dance Theatre Season Productions

Invitation to all Dissonance Dance Theatre Technical Rehearsals — prior to opening night

Season-long recognition in Dissonance Dance Theatre Program Book

$5,000 – $9,999

Invitation for you and a guest to view one Company rehearsal at Atlas Performing Arts Center

Invitation to all Ngoma Circle Salons

Access to the Ngoma Lounge pre-performance and during intermission — Includes access to cash bar

Invitation to all Dissonance Dance Theatre Technical Rehearsals — prior to opening night

Discounted admission into the Ngoma School Adult Wellness Classes

Season-long recognition in Dissonance Dance Theatre Program Book

$10,000 – $24,999

Opportunity to host up to 4 guests to view one Company rehearsal at Atlas Performing Arts Center

Invitation to all Ngoma Circle Salons

Access to the Ngoma Lounge pre-performance and during intermission — Includes access to cash bar

Invitation to all Dissonance Dance Theatre Technical Rehearsals — prior to opening night

Discounted admission into the Ngoma School Adult Wellness Classes

Season-long recognition in Dissonance Dance Theatre Program Book

Shawn Short Speaks at Event
“Ngoma Circle Salons provide dance lovers with a close-up look and experience into the creation, rehearsal, coaching, and staging of upcoming dance programming. By engaging with artists at Circle events, your understanding of dance and theatre will be even richer”.

Shawn Short MFA, Ngoma/DDT Founding Director

DDT in Lab I Open Rehearsal 2
Ngoma Circle Events

Ngoma Circle events are exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunities to see Dissonance Dance Theatre artists and artistic team in action long before they take the stage. 

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Networking Opportunities

Meet fellow arts lovers and bond in your mutual appreciation for the performing arts.

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Behind The Scenes

Circle members receive special invitations to view the rehearsal process and the making of new works.

Questions? Email development@ngcfddt.org