- Ukrainian Patriot
- Frontline Dance Collective
The Frontline Starts Here
Your studio has an audience, a community, and a stage.
That’s exactly what Ukraine needs right now.
Four years in, Ukraine is still fighting, still creating, still dancing. That kind of resilience creates a global stage — and your studio is part of how we build it.
Who We Are
Built by a dancer.
Driven by what's possible.
Culture and aid aren’t separate things.
4
Years active
100,000s
People reached
2022
Founded
How It Works
Three steps.
One commitment.
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Make your pledge
Tell us you're in
Fill out our pledge form to commit your studio to at least one fundraising event in the next 12 months. That’s the only thing we ask you to promise.
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Run your event
Choose your format
Workshop, showcase, dance-a-thon, or something entirely your own. We’ll be with you every step of the way — toolkits, stories, and social materials ready to go.
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Move the funds forward
Impact on the ground
Every dollar raised goes directly to Ukrainian Patriot’s missions — aid, medical support, and dance to communities on and near the frontline.
The commitment
One event. One year. One minimum to clear: $500 raised. Everything beyond that goes further.
Event Ideas
Your stage.
Their story. Real impact.
Every event looks different — because every studio is different. Here’s what’s worked, and what’s possible.
— Most distinctive
Bring Ukraine live to your stage
Stage a showcase and we’ll connect you live from Ukraine — a real-time message from the communities your event is supporting. No other fundraiser in the dance world can offer this. Your audience won’t forget it.
Live from Ukraine
A real-time connection
from the frontline
to your stage
Workshop
Drop-in class with donations at the door
Open your studio for a special class — any style, any level. Charge what your community can give. Simple to organise, high on impact.
Endurance
Sponsored dance marathon
Students collect individual sponsorships per hour danced. Higher earning potential than door donations — and every minute counts for something real.
Community
Parent workshop night
Parents pay to take a class taught by their own kids. Emotionally memorable, strongly shared on social, and it brings your whole studio community into the cause.
Gala
End-of-year fundraising showcase
Turn your annual showcase into a ticketed fundraiser. An event you’re already running — now with a purpose that travels far beyond the stage.
Digital
Virtual masterclass
Offer a paid online workshop to your wider community — not just in-studio students. Extends your reach and your impact well beyond your local audience.
Campaign
Social challenge + limited edition merch
Launch a choreography challenge with a donation mechanic — tag, give, nominate. Pair with exclusive merch co-designed with a Ukrainian dance school.
Visibility
Flash mob with a donation link
Take it outside. A public performance with a QR code donation link turns heads, creates shareable content, and brings the cause into unexpected spaces.
Your idea
Something entirely your own
The best event is the one your community is excited about. Tell us what you’re planning — we’ll make it work.
What You Receive
This isn't a transaction.
It's a partnership.
When your studio joins the Frontline Dance Collective, you don’t just raise funds — you join a network of studios, schools, and dancers building something that lasts.
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Coming soon
The more your studio raises, the more you unlock. A tiered recognition programme is on its way — rewarding the studios that go furthest for Ukraine.
How It Works
Make your way to the front.
Your studio. Your stage. Your students. Everything you need to dance for Ukraine is already in your hands — all that’s left is to take the first step.
Step 1 — Your pledge
Tell us you’re in
Fill out our pledge form to register your studio. You’re committing to one fundraising event, raising a minimum of $500, within the next 12 months. That’s all it takes to get to the front.
After you submit, we’ll be in touch within 48 hours with everything you need to get started.
Not ready to pledge yet?
Stay in the loop
Get updates from the Frontline Dance Collective — stories from Ukraine, event inspiration, and news from the studios already dancing with us.
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Want to explore before you commit? Download the UP fundraising kit — everything you need to understand what’s possible for your studio.
A volunteer-powered organisation supporting communities affected by war in Ukraine.
© Ukrainian Patriot 2025
Frontline Dance Collective