BDFête

a party for our community!

Thurs, July 31, 5:30 pm
Olin Terrace, 75 Russell Street

About the Event

Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in celebration of the 43rd annual Bates Dance Festival. The evening will include an award ceremony for three community members who have had a significant impact on the festival and will conclude with the Bates Dance Festival premier of The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company. 

We are thrilled to celebrate individuals who work hard to create the BDF Community. This year’s honorees are essential members of the BDF teaching community as well as the Maine Dance Community.  We can’t create this festival without all of the incredible artists, students, and audience members who make it possible. Honorees will be announced later in the Spring. 

This is a family-friendly event. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Proceeds from the BDFête go directly towards keeping our programming accessible to all, including our free and pay-what-you can performances.

Ticket Descriptions

Party Ticket $25
The Party ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket. Ticket to the Continuous Replay and D-Man in the Waters Performance must be purchased separately. 

Community Ticket $75
The Community ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, one drink ticket, and one general admission ticket to the performance. 

Patron Solo – $200
The Patron Solo ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and open bar at the BDFête, one reserved ticket for the performance plus Host Committee mention in all related media.

Patron Duet – $400
The Patron Duet ticket includes everything the Solo ticket receives…but for two!

The Pas de Deux – $1000
The Pas de Deux ticket includes everything the Patron Duet ticket receives, plus a limited edition signed poster from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company. Only ten available!

Thank you to our 2025 BDFête Patrons

Greg Catellier & Kristin O’Neal

Shoshona Currier