45 Years of Excellence in Artistry, Impact & Leadership
Zaccho Dance Theatre (ZDT) has led the advancement of aerial arts and site-specific dance, creating rich, resonant performances that honor history, place and culture.
Established in 1980 by Joanna Haigood, ZDT has engaged communities, empowered youth, and nurtured artists through its award-winning programming.
Our Team:
Zaccho is a close-knit team of 18 working artists, each committed to excellence and the preservation of the arts, and whose livelihood is deeply connected to Zaccho's success.
The Challenges We Face:
While our programs are vital to the community, Zaccho, like many arts organizations, is facing an uncertain funding environment:
*Delays and rescinded approved funds
*Cuts in critical government funding
*Closure of major funding institutions
With Your Generosity, Our Legacy Will Continue:
*Youth will continue to have access to world-class arts educational programming for FREE.
*Artists will continue to have access to the studio space, resources, and mentorship needed to thrive.
*Staff will continue their dedicated work to preserve and advance the field they love.
So Let's Raise $45,000 in our 45th year!
We are fully aware that-
A Healthy Arts Community = A Healthy Society!
And together, we can ensure that Zaccho Dance Theatre continues to thrive as a creative, cultural beacon for the youth, artists, and community of San Francisco and beyond!
SUGGESTED DONATIONS:
(All donations are tax-deductible)
$45 – ENGAGE
450 donations of $45 will carry us halfway to our goal! If Zaccho has ever trained, inspired, or uplifted you—this is your moment to help us continue to thrive!
$50–$450 – UPLIFT
Your support powers workshops, rehearsals, and the creative development of resident artists at Zaccho Studio—giving them the time, space, and resources to dream boldly and develop new work!
$500–$1,450 – FUEL
Your generosity helps sustain our world-class Youth Performing Arts Program (YPAP), serving 115–165 youth annually throughout San Francisco’s Bayview–Hunters Point and surrounding communities!
$1,500–$4,500 – AMPLIFY
This tier will help amplify the artistic work of artists at various points in their career - young, emerging, mid-career and advanced. Your generosity will help produce YPAP's end of year performance, Zaccho Dance Theatre's upcoming performance, and the work-in-progress showings of our 12 resident artists!
$5,000+ – SUSTAIN
This tier is transformational, helping to secure the future of Zaccho, including our dedicated staff, our professional studio, and the continuance of our legacy as a proud pillar in San Francisco's aerial arts and dance community!
THANK YOU for helping to ensure our legacy continues!
~Joanna Haigood, Executive Artistic Director & The Zaccho Team
