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Support for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers can take on a variety of forms- from becoming a member of our volunteer corps to giving to our Artistic Fund. Your gift of talent and/or treasure will help us live out our mission to inspire, engage, and educate our community for years to come. Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1981.
Support Wellspring’s Artistic Fund.
“Dance bypasses the intellect and goes straight to the gut.”
Dance is one of the most authentic forms of human expression. Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers has celebrated the importance of dance right here in Kalamazoo for more than 35 years. Did you know it is now one of America’s oldest professional modern dance companies? True to its mission, Wellspring continues to inspire, engage, and educate our community.
As a contributor to Wellspring’s Artistic Fund, you are joining a community of advocates who all believe in the power of great art to transform our society, empower our community and inspire our lives.
Make your statement about great art today with a gift of financial support.
You may choose to direct your support to one of the Artistic Fund’s focus areas:
Performance
“Wellspring performances create a complete visual and visceral experience through the depth and authenticity of choreography, costumes, sound and lighting.” - Cori Terry
Gifts support the costs of producing Wellspring performances including collaborations with other artists, Wellspring dancers, costumes and lighting.
Academy
“A dancer’s technique is derived from discipline and passion.” - Cori Terry
Gifts support costs of teaching dance, dance scholarships, masterclasses and promoting dance to families.
Choreography
“Quality dance is the fulfillment of the choreographic intention without decoration or desire of commercial accessibility.” - Cori Terry
Gifts support the ongoing tradition of producing new works for Wellspring performances.
RADFest
"“RADFest puts western Michigan on the cultural map”- Lauren Warnecke, artintercepts
Gifts support the annual production of the Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival which brings artists from across the globe together for performances, education, networking, and celebration.
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Sustainability Fund
Gifts are directed to the Wellspring Sustainability Fund to ensure a long-term presence for Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers in the community.
““Access to dance, music, theater and the visual arts makes Kalamazoo a better place to live and a better environment to attract and retain great employees. Having a professional modern dance company of this caliber is a true testament to the city’s sophisticated arts scene, and to founder Cori Terry’s leadership and deep commitment — not every city can boast about having their own thriving modern dance company.””
For 40+ years Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers has been an integral part of Kalamazoo's rich cultural tapestry; a diverse collection of visual and performing arts organizations, unique for a community our size. During this time the arts have helped build and solidify our community's growing and dynamic urban revitalization. The cultural opportunities that are evidenced by the long term success of the region's only permanent modern dance company help attract the highly educated people who drive Kalamazoo's burgeoning knowledge based industries.
Wellspring thrives to ensure our future as a vital part of Kalamazoo's diverse cultural scene; the sustainability of Wellspring contributes to making Kalamazoo a better place to work and live. Your philanthropic contribution will ensure the continuity of high quality, innovative dance programs, expand access to educational offerings, and attract and retain highly talented dancers. It will also underwrite the continuity of Cori Terry's legacy and her compelling artistic vision for a flourishing modern dance company in Kalamazoo.
Your contribution is an investment in Kalamazoo's amazing journey of growth, as an exciting, diverse, and artistically adventurous community; as a place to build a career, build a home, and nurture our highest cultural aspirations.