Sponsors & Donors
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Every performance on this stage is made possible by the generosity of our community. The sponsors and donors recognised on this page have invested not just in a show — but in the futures of Kauaʻi’s young dancers, in the belief that every child deserves the transformative power of the arts.
On behalf of Garden Island Dance Academy, our students, and their families — mahalo nui loa.
✦ Community Champions ✦
Last year, the Kauaʻi Charity Walk awarded Garden Island Dance Academy $1,000 — inspired by a vision: to reach 1,000 children through the power of performance. This year, that vision has become a reality.
We are deeply grateful — not only for the funding, but for the belief in what we are building for our students and the wider Kauaʻi community. The Charity Walk’s support has been a cornerstone of our ability to bring world-class artists and accessible arts programming to every corner of this island.
“It feels important to acknowledge that this support is thoughtful and meaningful — and we carry it with us onto every stage.”
— Jennifer Schwartz, Artistic Director
Children Reached Through Performance · 2026
Garden Island Dance Academy is proud to present Every Dancer Is a Star 2026 in partnership with Performing Arts For All (PAFA) — a nonprofit organisation dedicated to making the arts accessible to all, regardless of background or ability.
Through this partnership, we are able to offer programming, performances, and experiences that reach children and families across Kauaʻi who might not otherwise have access to the performing arts.
Would you like to support Garden Island Dance Academy and help us reach even more children through the arts? Every contribution — large or small — makes a direct difference in a young dancer’s life.