VISION 30/35:
INNOVATING ARTS FOR A NEW ERA

Saturday, October 18, 2025
6:00-9:30pm
*VIP Cocktail Reception starts at 5:30pm

The Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation
450 Enterprise Ct. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Formal Attire

Gala Honorees
Anthony Smith, Detroit Institute of Arts
Gregory Patterson, Oakland University

Join us for an elegant evening of celebration as we mark 35 years of professional contemporary dance in Metro Detroit, and 30 years of quality dance education at the School of Eisenhower Dance Detroit. Funds raised will ensure the continued growth of our mission to innovate, cultivate, and inspire through the art of dance. 

Our 35th Anniversary Season showcases a bold new chapter in our artistic journey, centered on multidisciplinary collaboration. Choreographers, lighting and set designers, musicians, animators, costume and fashion designers, and other creatives are coming together for this landmark season to reimagine what is possible on stage - demonstrating that dance is not only a physical expression, but a collaborative art form that thrives through shared vision. 

We look forward to celebrating this milestone anniversary with you.

VIP TICKET: $275

  • Private cocktail and hors d'oeuvre reception with EDD company dancers and Artistic Director, Stephanie Pizzo

  • VIP Gift Bag

  • Photo Op with company dancers

  • First peek at Auction Lots

  • Reserved seating for both dinner and performance program

  • Sumptuous dinner provided by Andiamo

  • Performance and program

  • Dessert by Andiamo

  • Mingle with the dancers

GALA TICKET OPTIONS

GALA TICKET OPTIONS

STANDARD TICKET: $200

  • Sumptuous dinner and cocktails provided by Andiamo

  • Auction Lot raffle

  • Performance and program

  • Dessert by Andiamo

  • Mingle with the dancers

DESSERT & PERFORMANCE TICKET: $35

  • Performance and program

  • Dessert by Andiamo

  • Mingle with the dancers

BUY A TABLE AND SAVE!

Receive ten tickets for the price of nine when you purchase a table. Tables will have reserved seating.

VIP Table: $2475
Standard Table: $1800

WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR 35TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Performances by Eisenhower Dance Detroit’s company artists and EDD Youth Ensemble

  • Presentation of our honorees, Anthony Smith of the Detroit Institute of Arts, and Gregory Patterson of Oakland University

  • Dedicated Giving

  • Live Auction

…plus our NEW Here and Beyond Drawing…here’s the start, beyond is the goal, your draw is your fortune! Enter to win prizes with raffle tickets - drop more tickets in the box for the item you want to increase your chances of winning!

Please review the schedule below for a timeline of the evening’s events.

5:30-6:00pm VIP private cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvres*
6:00-7:15pm Standard ticket buyer arrival time; dinner and cocktails
7:30-9:00pm Performance/program
9:00-9:30pm Dessert

*Cocktail reception is for VIP ticketholders only

GALA COMMITTEE

We extend our gratitude to our dedicated Gala Committee members, whose passion, time, and tireless efforts have made this event possible.

Dr. Ora Pescovitz, Honorary Co-Chair
Sandy Schreier, Honorary Co-Chair

Jenna Barba, Co-Chair
Nicole Mattioli Gillem, Co-Chair

Allison Armfield, Anne Bak Marine, Beth Cafaro, Andrew Cribbett, Christine DeGuia, Jennifer Stallings Dewey, Mary Bischoff Devitt, Dr. Tessa Fredal, Katy Hall, Dr. Amy Youn