OUR SPONSORS
Special thanks to our generous sponsors for making our multicultural dance festival possible. Their support allows us to keep this celebration of performance art free and accessible to the entire community. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to the arts, culture, and connection.
Desert Journey
Desert Journey offers a variety of belly dance classes guiding students on the journey from beginning to advanced. Students can explore a variety of styles including Traditional Egyptian, Cabaret, FCBD, and fusion, styles, with the option to join performing groups.
Ana Kitka Za Sofja "Kitty"
"Kitty" is a key founder of belly dance in the Salt Lake Valley and a dedicated supporter of our community. Not only a versatile performer, she also serves as the emcee, "the voice" of many of our events. We are proud to be supported in part by this incredible woman!
Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)
ZAP is a publicly funded program that supports more than 230 arts and cultural nonprofit organizations through grant funding. The Utah Summer Dance Festival is funded in part by Salt Lake County ZAP, who helps to bring accessible arts programming to our community.
South Salt Lake Arts
The South Salt Lake Arts Council works to unite the community through programs and grants to support the arts and provide opportunities for everyone to engage and participate in the arts and building cultural connections. USDF is funded in part by the South Salt Lake Arts Council.
Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power partners with the South Salt Lake Arts Council to support the growth and vitality of local communities through their charitable investments to support nonprofit organizations.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
We rely on the support of individuals and businesses to keep this festival free each year. Donations of goods, services, and financial contributions all make a meaningful impact. Become a sponsor today with your tax-deductible donation!
Deziree "Jalasraya"
In loving memory of Jalasraya
For many years, Jalasraya supported the Utah Summer Dance Festival through heartfelt birthday fundraisers, inviting her friends and community to contribute in celebration of her love for dance. She was a deeply welcoming presence who believed everyone should have a place on the dance floor, and she joyfully shared that invitation with all.
A longtime performer with Desert Journey School of Dance, she danced for many years alongside her two daughters, embracing and celebrating traditional, cabaret, and fusion belly dance styles. Her passion for dance was matched only by her generosity and her desire to include others in the joy it brought her.
Her spirit helped grow our dance community in lasting ways, and her legacy continues to live on in every circle she helped create.