BANDALOOP

 

We invite you to join us in seeking awe in the everyday.

A living legacy of dancing in public spaces for wellness in the world... For 35 years, across built and natural public spaces around the world, our artists have invited audiences to experience the awe made possible when the body, community, and environment work together for public art that heals. On May 2, we invite you to celebrate this extraordinary journey at The Night Heron Ball, BANDALOOP’s 35th Anniversary Gala. Featuring an exclusive performance with BANDALOOP company dancers past and present, the evening brings together our community of artists, supporters, and visionaries who make wellness through wonder possible with us. Don't miss the moment - reserve your tickets today. We look forward to gathering with you to honor BANDALOOP and imagine the next 35 years. Warmly, BANDALOOP Night Heron Ball Tickets Thank You to the 2026 Night Heron Ball Host Committee: Amelia Rudolph, Amelia Rudolph Movement Arts & BANDALOOP Founder | Bianca Cabrera, Blind Tiger Society Artistic Director | Brian Ripley, Brian A. Ripley Attorney at Law | Chloë Zimberg, ODC Theater Creative Director | Christopher Pastena, Community KitchensBoard Chair & Retired Restaurateur | Gabriel Christian, Gravity Co-Executive & Artistic Director | Helen Wyman, Commercial Bank of California Community Development Director | Jana Pastena, Berkeley Lab Senior HR Strategy Partner | Joe Ernst, srmErnst Principal | Joy Ou, Group i President & CEO | Laura Dorman, JD, BRG Managing Director Emerita | Michelle Heston, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Executive Director Public Relations, US West & East Regions | Thomas Cavanagh, BANDALOOP Executive Director & Executive Producer Thank You Night Heron Ball Sponsors       .             Jana & Christopher Pastena Laura Dorman Brian A. Ripley Attorney at Law Sponsorship Packages still available! More information here. BANDALOOP Operations & Programs Are Supported By: The City of Oakland,  Bloomberg Philanthropies, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Margaret E. Haas Family Fund, Fleishhacker Foundation, SF Foundation, NEA Grants for Arts Projects, Rubicon Point Partners, Morrison Foerster, Radium Presents, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Prescott Properties/srmERNST, TMG Partners, Commercial Bank of CA, Lapine Group, Lady Lupine Fund, and generous individuals.   Photo Credits: Gala Postcard: Rose Huey by Winter Ramos, design by Lisa Kasch

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