2024 DONORS

SUPERSTARS ($10,000 and above)

  • Kathryn A Taylor

 

LEGENDS ($5,000 - $9,999)

  • Jennifer Fitch

 

TRAILBLAZERS ($1,000 - $4,999)

  • Geoffrey Gordon-Creed

  • Lisa Doran*

  • Noel Barrion & Rob Leonard

  • Arquay Harris

  • Mr. Elliot Ariel Ryan*

  • Martin Myron Mass

  • Sheena Pakanati

  • Michelle Jiang

  • Subbalakshmi Iyer

 

VISIONARIES ($500 - $999)

  • Fred and Cindy First

  • Micaya’s Workshop Groups from Mission in the Mix

  • Alex Hayward and Khalid Husain

  • Galen Maness

 

PIONEERS ($250 - $499)

  • Monna Wong

  • Anonymous

 

GROUNDBREAKERS ($10 - $249)

  • Ann Myers

  • Pia Negandhi Srivastava

  • Lauren Muscatine

  • The Ross Preschool

  • Gianna De Filippis

  • Noddie and Eva Barrion

  • Mac Caplan

  • Diana Espinoza

  • Martha Nash

  • Nasty Ray

  • Alice Lee

  • Amy Draizen

  • Ilda Reiner

  • Rosemarie Dominia

  • Lily Sarrafha

  • Hannah Viernes

  • Elizabeth Storm

  • Roberta Wahl

* Gold Shoe Donor

 

ANGEL DONORS

Angel donors sponsor SFIHHDF tickets for local youth empowerment organizations. Special thanks to…

 

  • Fred and Cindy First

  • Darryl Yee

  • Ann Myers

  • Mona Baroudi and Patrick Whitgrove

  • Carol Webster

  • Kate Stoia

  • David Lippi

  • Taylor Peele

  • Marie-Jeanne Juilland

  • Devin Liu

  • Stephanie Weir

  • Kevin Ma

 

SFIHHDF AWARD HONOREES

Each year, the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest awards individuals who play key roles in the community, and who are major advocates for the DanceFest.

 

Raul "RJ Kool Raul"
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Raul "Rj KoolRaul" Navalta is a product of hip hop culture. He is a world-renowned Bboy, featured on syndicated TV shows such as America's Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance. He is also a member of The Triple Threat Djs, an internationally sought-after DJ group founded in 1999 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Turning passion into profession, Raul holds the role of Managing Director at Creative Transit Agency LLC, a marketing agency that brings brands and communities together through curated design & experience.  RJ started the CTA to establish a new standard in talent & project management.  The vision is to lead an agency that represents its' talents' goals and understands clients' needs while contributing to the rich creative arts culture of the Bay Area.

Awards will be presented at the 26th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest at the closing night after-party following the 5pm show November 10.

 

BAY AREA LEGEND AWARD recognizes creative programs that have elevated the quality and reputation of the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest. Due to this person’s pioneering efforts and groundbreaking talent, the Bay Area Legend has helped raise the SFIHHDF’s international acclaim and standards of excellence.

Bay Area Legend Award Recipients

  • 2023 Rev. William R. Randolph III, aka “Mr. Penguin”

  • 2022 Traci Bartlow (Starchild Enterprise)

  • 2021 Carla Service (Dance-a-Vision Entertainment)

  • 2020 Kim Sims-Battiste (Culture Shock)

  • 2019 Allan Frias (Mind Over Matter)

  • 2018 Corey Action (New Style Motherlode)

  • 2017 Fayzo (Medea Sirkas)

 
 

Shaherose Charania and Rocky Tang

Shaherose and Rocky met in Micaya’s Mission in the Mix beginner workshop. They are now married and have welcomed their beautiful child Zayd into the world and the DanceFest family. In addition to being beloved members of the SFIHHDF donor community, Rocky and Shaherose continue to contribute their time and talents to support the festival’s survival and success. Rocky helped manage a major website overhaul and technical issue resolution. Shaherose is an important advisor to the DanceFest’s board, helping to strengthen the festival’s capacity and mission. The SFIHHDF is tremendously grateful to Shaherose and Rocky for being bright Limelights through their kindness, generosity, and passion.

Awards will be presented at the 26th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest at the closing night after-party following the 5pm show November 10.

 

LIMELIGHT AWARD recognizes the exceptional impact made on the progress of our mission. Because of this person’s loyal support, the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest has been able to achieve meaningful goals and sustain its positive presence within the community and the dance industry at large.

Limelight Award Recipients

  • 2023 Michelle Jiang

  • 2022 Noel Barrion and Rob Leonard

  • 2021 Arquay Harris

  • 2020 Martin Mass

  • 2019 Lisa Doran Schnitzer

  • 2018 Littlefield Foundation

  • 2017 TomKat Foundation

 
 

Fumi Nishimura

Fumi has been a vital member of the SFIHHDF family for over 16 years. He is the DanceFest’s web developer, email administrator, domain manager, and technical support guru. In addition to these important roles, Fumi houses and transports the DanceFest’s merchandise inventory and volunteers at many special events. Fumi’s plethora of talents, warm heart, and loving support make him a true All Star. The DanceFest is deeply thankful and delighted to honor him. We love you, Fumi!

Awards will be presented at the 26th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest at the closing night after-party following the 5pm show November 10.

 

ALL STAR AWARD recognizes years of donated time, energy, and resources that have elevated the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest’s success to new heights. This person’s tireless efforts and selfless spirit have helped ensure the overall well-being of the SFIHHDF and its members.

All Star Award Recipients

  • 2023 Blake Tucker

  • 2022 Eric Baca

  • 2021 Kevin Morrison

  • 2020 Vickie Rivard

  • 2019 Minjae Laws

  • 2018 Brandy Beazley

  • 2017 Abbey Chun

 

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