YOU’RE INVITED: See Chicago Dance 2026 BOLD IMPACT Gala 

Join See Chicago Dance as we celebrate 21 years of incredible service to the Chicago dance community! 

The 2026 BOLD IMPACT Gala honors two leaders who have left an indelible mark on the city’s dance landscape through their selfless service, fierce advocacy, and unstoppable vision. This year, it is our profound honor to acknowledge Jose Luis Ovalle Gonzalez, founder and director of the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago, with the Legacy Award; and Jan Feldman, executive director of Lawyers for the Creative Arts, with the Distinguished Service Award. 

Join us in celebrating these luminaries, their legacy, and the Chicago dance community as a whole!

The evening will feature a welcome reception, raffle items, paddle raise, a seated dinner, live performances by Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago, and more!

This celebration and benefit has sold out for the last two years. Don’t hesitate—reserve your tickets/table sponsorships today!

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EVENT DETAILS:

WHEN: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM (RSVP is requested by September 22, 2026)

WHERE: Venue West, 221 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL (free lot parking available)

ATTIRE: Celebratory Cocktail

TICKETS: Individual Tickets: $350 – Click To Purchase Tickets

SPONSORSHIPS:  Table Sponsorships begin at $3,500. Each sponsorship comes with a table of 10 for this year’s benefit and acknowledgement in event materials. For more information on sponsorships, contact Julia Mayer at julia@seechicagodance.com.

ACCESSIBILITY
Venue West is wheelchair accessible, with adjacent parking. 
Translation services, ASL interpretation, CART captioning, and audio description are available upon request. Please indicate your accessibility requirements on the ticketing form at checkout by Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

If you have additional accessibility questions or requests, please contact Kennedy Ward at kennedy@seechicagodance.com.

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2026 BOLD IMPACT Gala Host Committee: Debra Bernstein-Siegel, La Mar Brown, Pamela Crutchfield, Devika Dhir, Patti Eylar, Carol Fox*+, Ted Grady & Ross Slotten, Judie Moore Green*, Winifred Haun, Kevin McGirr, Meghan McNamara*, Michael McStraw*, JD Miller, Jorge Perez*, Brian Smith*, Linda Swayze

* Past SCD Board President | + SCD Co-Founder