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Vail Friends of Dance (VFOD) is a nonprofit organization based in the Vail Valley.
VFOD is dedicated to developing, supporting, and inspiring young dancers and teachers from all backgrounds by providing accessible opportunities, equitable resources, and an inclusive environment that fosters artistic excellence.
Vail Youth Ballet Company 2026-2027
Each year, the Vail Friends of Dance presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Vail Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, Colorado. It is the only opportunity in the rural community of Eagle County for locals to see an affordable, high-quality full-length ballet production. Local youth ballet dancers ages 8-18 perform alongside professional dancers, and the event attracts more than 2,000 patrons over four sold-out performances. Funds raised through ticket sales, program ads, silent auction, and the bake sale support to the Vail Friends of Dance mission.
Vail Friends of Dance (VFOD) is an Eagle County non-profit dedicated to developing, supporting, and inspiring young dancers and teachers from all backgrounds by providing accessible opportunities, equitable resources, and an inclusive environment that fosters artistic excellence.
Vail Friends of Dance was founded in 1984, by Denise Briner, Henry Hill, Joanne Morgan and Sybill Navas.
The initial mission was to serve as the liaison between Colorado Mountain College and its dance instructors. The organization also began offering financial assistance to students for classes at CMC and elsewhere during the summer.
The original vision of providing financial assistance, additional dance training and community outreach lives on in everything Vail Friends of Dance does today:
Vail Friends of Dance is dedicated to supporting and inspiring young dancers through performance opportunities, education, and financial assistance to pursue their dreams in dance.
Our signature events include the Nutcracker Ballet, Spring Showcase, and the Valentine's Ball.
Organization name
Vail Friends of Dance
1984
Tax id (EIN)
84-1041249
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Youth Development, Recreation & Sports, Public & Societal Benefit
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
PO BOX 212Vail, CO, US, 81657
Avon, CO, US
Edwards, CO, US, 81632
Eagle, CO, US, 81631
Gypsum, CO, US, 81637