Please Join DVP For A

20th Anniversary Gala

Legacy in Motion:

Honoring Naomi Goldberg Haas

Thursday, May 7, 2026
6–9 PM
Harlem Stage
150 Convent Ave,
New York, NY 10031

TICKETS
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Join us for a once-in-a-generation 20th Anniversary Gala – an unforgettable evening honoring the outstanding leadership of our Founding Artistic Director, Naomi Goldberg Haas.


An Evening of:

Live DVP performance
20th Anniversary Tribute
Exquisite Culinary Experience By Chef Callender
Open bar
DJ + DVP dancing
Community gathered in joy and purpose

Attire:
Festive Best

All proceeds from the event will support our Campaign for the Future, a critical fundraising initiative to support DVP’s next three years, ensuring a dynamic leadership transition as Naomi Goldberg Haas moves to the role of Artistic Director Emerita, and advancing DVP’s vision for expanded impact.

Your support will help DVP to:

  • Honor our Founder, Naomi Goldberg Haas, and secure her legacy

  • Hire a new Artistic Director

  • Invest in Board development, partnership expansion, and staff capacity

  • Establish an Artistic Innovation Fund

  • Ensure that DVP has the resources to meet the moment and realize our full potential impact on the health, well-being, and creativity of older adults across New York City!

Learn More about the Campaign for the Future
Learn More about the Campaign for the Future

DVP would like to thank our dedicated Board of Directors

Joyce Steinglass Chair
Frances Sadler Treasurer
Ellen Graff Secretary
Mary Doty
Naomi Goldberg Haas
Kathryn Grody
Elspeth Macdonald
Judy Rogers
Holly Schneier

20th Anniversary Gala Sponsors

Partner for the Future

Jody and John Arnhold

Lead Gala Sponsor

Amy Hass

Path-Builders

Mary Doty
Lisa Goldberg
Joyce Steinglass
Anonymous

Core Supporters

Faith Catlin
Brian Jones
Matt Ludmer
Catherine Stern
Robert Wexler
Anonymous

Dances for a Variable Population (DVP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.The Fair Market Value of goods and services provided is $100.00 per ticket. The remaining amount of your ticket or sponsorship purchase is considered a tax-deductible charitable contribution.

 
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