Support Zaccho's 45-Year Legacy in the Arts

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 Legacy of Impact:

1980:

Zaccho Dance Theatre is founded by Joanna Haigood, creating over 50 evening-length works, engaging over 35 artists and 5,000-7,000 audience members, annually.

1989:

Zaccho Studio opens in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point (BVHP) district; a vibrant, spacious, creative hub for performances, rehearsals, community gatherings and events.

1990:

Zaccho's Youth Performing Arts Program (YPAP) is established, providing world-class arts education to 115–165 students annually—empowering over 6,800 youth to date in Bayview-Hunters Point and surrounding neighborhoods.

2010:

Zaccho launches its Artist in Residency (AiR) Program, expanding in 2021 to include the Hip Hop Artist Residency & Training (HART) Program* and the Black Futures Fellowship Program. AiR Programs offer studio space, mentorship, production support and critical resources to local artists, serving 62 resident artists to date.

*HART is co-sponsored by PUSH Dance Company.

2014:

Zaccho launches the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a biennial event that has showcased 330 artists across six festivals to date.

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*Delays and rescinded approved funds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!

NOTE: The first 45 donors of any amount will be automatically entered into a drawing for 2 VIP Tickets to our upcoming show at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in June, 2025 (details forthcoming)!

THANK YOU for helping to ensure our legacy continues!

~Joanna Haigood, Executive Artistic Director & The Zaccho Team

Zaccho Dance Theatre

1777 Yosemite Ave, Studio 330

San Francisco, CA 94124

Website: www.zaccho.org