Vail Friends of Dance (VFOD) is a nonprofit organization based in the Vail Valley that is made up entirely of volunteers who are dedicated to the development of our local dancers. VFOD was founded in 1984, by Denise Briner, Henry Hill, Joanne Morgan and Sybill Navas.
VFOD is dedicated to developing, supporting, and inspiring young dancers and teachers from all backgrounds by providing accessible opportunities, equitable resources, and an inclusive environment that fosters artistic excellence.
VFOD is managed by a Board of Directors, comprised of volunteer members who meet monthly to discuss fundraising events, annual budgets, and the distribution of scholarship and financial aid.
Each year, the Vail Friends of Dance presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Vail Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, Colorado. It is the only opportunity in the rural community of Eagle County for locals to see an affordable, high-quality full-length ballet production. It is performed by local youth ballet dancers from the ages of 8-18 alongside professional dancers and attracts more than 2,000 patrons over four performances. Funds raised through ticket sales, program ads, silent auction, and the bake sale contribute to the Vail Friends of Dance mission.
Vail Friends of Dance (VFOD) is an Eagle County non-profit dedicated to developing, supporting, and inspiring young dancers and teachers from all backgrounds by providing accessible opportunities, equitable resources, and an inclusive environment that fosters artistic excellence.
Vail Friends of Dance was founded in 1984, by Denise Briner, Henry Hill, Joanne Morgan and Sybill Navas.
The initial mission was to serve as the liaison between Colorado Mountain College and its dance instructors. The organization also began offering financial assistance to students for classes at CMC and elsewhere during the summer.
The original vision of providing financial assistance, additional dance training and community outreach lives on in everything Vail Friends of Dance does today:
Vail Friends of Dance is dedicated to supporting and inspiring young dancers through education and financial assistance.
Vail Friends of Dance presents performers and master teachers, who bring the art of dance movement to Eagle County's community, benefiting local students and dance aficionados.
Vail Friends of Dance is managed by a Board of Directors, comprised of volunteer members who meet on a monthly basis to discuss fundraising events, annual budgets and the distribution of funds.
Organization name
Vail Friends of Dance
1984
Tax id (EIN)
84-1041249
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Youth Development, Recreation & Sports, Public & Societal Benefit
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO BOX 212Vail, CO, US, 81657
Avon, CO, US
Edwards, CO, US, 81632
Eagle, CO, US, 81631
Gypsum, CO, US, 81637