Why This Moment Matters

While our impact is growing, public arts funding is shrinking. This year’s cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts reduced our federal support by $20,000.

Yet, our work continues to thrive.

We’re meeting this moment with vision, not retreat. Our multi-year plan includes:

Expanding our development and admin infrastructure
Growing our Board of Directors
Building artist pipelines to ensure cultural succession

Join the Forces of Nature Giving Circle

Our Giving Circle is inspired by the elements—forces that reflect the power, beauty, and resilience of Afro-Brazilian culture. Each tier honors the movement, strength, and spiritual depth of our work. As a donor, you become part of a living ecosystem of impact.

💧 Water Circle ($1,000–$2,499)
Water sustains and adapts—like your essential support.
Benefits: Recognition in donor listings, rehearsal access, class invitation, and a special keepsake.
🪨 Iron Circle ($2,500–$4,999)
Iron grounds and strengthens—your gift builds our foundation.
Benefits: All Water benefits, plus a creative session and early ticket access.
🌬️ Wind Circle ($5,000–$9,999)
Wind carries stories—your gift amplifies our reach.
Benefits: All Iron benefits, plus a workshop with artists and social media spotlight.
🔥 Fire Circle ($10,000–$19,999)
Fire transforms—your gift fuels bold new work.
Benefits: All Wind benefits, plus a creative commission opportunity and private gathering.
🌕 Light Circle ($20,000+)
Light endures—your legacy inspires generations.
Benefits: All Fire benefits, plus co-commissioning credit, a cultural study session, and lifetime recognition.

However, no gift is too small! Gifts at all levels allow us to continue our wonderful programming all year long!

Thank you again for all you’ve done. We hope you’ll join us in building what comes next.

With deepest gratitude and respect,
Linda Yudin, Luiz Badaró, and Vera Passos
Co-Artistic Directors, Viver Brasil Dance Company

2026 Continuity Campaign

Invest in Viver Brasil programs, staff, artists, and strengthen the internal structures that will carry us forward.