Esperanza Dance Project is so excited to be hosting our annual gala, Rising Hope, on Sunday, November 8th, 2026 from 5-7:30 pm at Site 17 in downtown Tucson! The event will include light hors d'oeuvres, live music, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a host bar, and featured performances from our middle school program, ProjectRISE.
Tickets are available at $30 for General Admission or $50 for VIP admission, which includes five 50/50 raffle tickets. Prices will increase by $10 on the day of the event.
For sponsorship information, see below or view our sponsorship packet here.
Presenting Sponsor - $5,000
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Customized appreciation plaque presented onstage
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Recognition in pre-event publicity activities via radio and social media
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Featured promotion in pre-event email communications
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One minute of stage time to promote your business
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Public thank you from the stage
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Branded sponsor signage displayed at the event
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Company logo on all printed materials
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VIP table for 8 (branding at your table)
Ambassador of Hope Sponsor - $2,500
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Customized appreciation plaque presented onstage
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30 seconds of stage time to promote your business
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Public thank you from the stage
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Branded sponsor signage displayed at the event
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Company logo on all printed materials
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6 reserved seats at a VIP table (branding at your table)
Changemaker Sponsor - $1,000
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Public thank you from the stage
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Branded sponsor signage displayed at the event
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Company logo on all printed materials
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4 reserved seats at a VIP table (branding at your table)
Visionary Sponsor - $500
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Public thank you from the stage
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Branded sponsor signage displayed at the event
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Company logo on all printed materials
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2 reserved seats at a VIP table (branding at your table)
Muse Sponsor - $250
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Public thank you from the stage
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Branded sponsor signage displayed at
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the event
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Company logo on all printed materials
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2 General Admission tickets
