Founding class · pre-launch
An invitation to build something lasting
This isn’t a transactional sponsorship — it’s a partnership built on shared values. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the World Dance Foundation exists to give every dancer the tools, community, and recognition they deserve. Our founding ambassadors are recognized permanently as the original voices who helped make that possible.
Three ways to partner
Choose your tier
Each tier is matched to who you are and how you move the dance world forward.
Global Ambassador
No financial contribution — invitation only
The most respected and influential voices in dance, partnering with the Foundation to lend their name and shape its direction.
Who: World, European & multiple national champions · head judges and internationally licensed adjudicators · respected dance media personalities, authors and educators · founders of major dance organizations.
- A permanent “Legend” profile — top-featured and badged across the platform
- A named scholarship fund, awarded annually in your name and administered by WDF
- Permanent feature on the World Dance Foundation homepage
- A dedicated masterclass section to host and sell your own content, with revenue sharing
- Founding Ambassador badge and lifetime recognition
- Advisory access and an advisory voice in Foundation board meetings
- Press & media exposure and recognition at our annual community report
Featured Ambassador
$0 — complimentary for qualifying individuals
The active professionals who teach, compete, and lead the floor every week — verified and elevated across the platform.
Who: Current and recent national-level competitors (amateur & professional) · coaches and choreographers · dance educators with a regional or national following · prominent Pro-Am competitors.
- A verified “Ambassador” profile, featured in the Studio Finder, Judge Database and Instructor Directory
- Priority placement in search and directory results
- The WDF Ambassador Kit — badge, graphics and a shareable bio link
- Priority visibility in the Jobs Marketplace and Partner Search
- A content spotlight — a featured article or interview
- Early access to new platform features
- 50% discount on WDF workshops and events
Vendor & Industry Ambassador
$2,500–$25,000 / year · tax-deductible
Brands and businesses that power the dance economy — partnering with a 501(c)(3) whose mission they help fund.
Who: Established dancewear, costume and shoe brands · music, photography, videography and event production · physical-therapy, wellness and nutrition brands · dance technology, software and media.
- Official “WDF Partner” badge and verified status
- Category exclusivity option — be the sole featured brand in your category
- A featured vendor profile with priority placement, gallery and purchase links
- Priority in the Deals Feed and a dedicated newsletter feature
- Co-branded content and editorial collaboration
- Presence at WDF events and community initiatives
- A tax-deductible contribution to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit