National Choreographers Initiative

National Choreographers Initiative 2025

Molly Lynch, Artistic Director

The National Choreographers Initiative would like to thank the following individuals for their support of the 2025 project:

Honorary Producer

Bobbi Cox
Michelle Rohé
Richard and Elizabeth Steele Endowment Fund

Choreographer Sponsor

Terry Causey
Sophie and Larry Cripe
Judi Gorski
Joanne and Dennis Keith
Barbara Roberts
Diane Silber

Dancer Sponsor

James Carter
Janet and Henry Eggers

Artistic Sponsor

Alan Andrews and Molly Lynch
Betsy Andrews and Alex Moad
Ellen Breitman and Brien Amspoker
Diane Diefenderfer and David Hanlon
Gale Edelberg and Bob Butnik
Mary and Andrew Franklin
Janice Hobbs
Nancy and Ned Kriz
Kathryn Lynch and Robert McDonnell
Rachelle Menaker and Eddie Schuller
Marica Pendjer and John Miller
Andrew Rose
Sally Anne and Don Sheridan
Jenny Szabo
Paula Tomei and David Emmes
Lynn Weiser and Mike Tompkins

Patron Sponsor

Dr. Michael Bear
Stacie Brandt
Laurie and Bart Brown
Beverly and David Carmichael
Gillian Finley and Robert Labaree
Chuck Johnston
Dr. Burton Karson
Rosalyn Laudati and James Pick
Sharon McNalley
Margi and John Murray
Diana Putz
Kim Smith
Karen and Gary Thorne

Dance Shoe Sponsor

Diane and Dennis Baker
Victoria Barrett
Darci Bodin
Bronny Daniels
Ivar Roth, Concierge Podiatry & Spa
Katy and Jack Schoellerman
Joseph Sheridan
Ann and Richard Sim
Linda and Steve Weitz

Dance Partner

William Bardens
Joy Dittberner
Roberta L. Fox
Mrs. Denis Gray
Carol Hamilton
Mike Kerr and Jenny Backhaus
Maurice and Alexandra Mandel
Edward McPherson
Rita Mitchell
Mitsuhiko and Reiko Nakano
Dr. Janice Gudde Plastino
Robbie Prepas
Paula Reiter
Rosalind Russell
Dan & Jeanne Stokols
Robert Strang
Barbara Tingley
Mary Vensel White

Get Involved!

Become directly involved in NCI by making a tax-deductible contribution. Enjoy special benefits including a VIP reception with the choreographers and dancers. You will also receive program recognition. Click here to see donation levels. Use one of the three methods below to make a donation.

Print or download the form to mail to us.

Click here to open a PDF format of the Donor form which you may print or download. Fill out the form and then mail it to us with your donation.

Directly on the Irvine Barclay Theatre website.

Make a donation directly through the Irvine Barclay Theatre website. Click here to donate.
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How to contact us

National Choreographers Initiative
3334 East Coast Highway #276
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
E-mail: Molly Lynch