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Sample Bequest Language


 

Below are several examples of suggested bequest wording that you may share with your legal counsel if you would like to make a gift to Dancers Responding to AIDS through your will or living trust. Thank you for considering including DRA in your estate plans. Dancers Responding to AIDS is a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Bequest of Specific Amount

“I give, devise, and bequeath $___________to Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tax I.D. 13-3458820. Dancers Responding to AIDS may be contacted at 212.840.0770, ext. 262, or 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1300, New York, NY 10036.”

 

Bequest of Remainder of Estate

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tax I.D. 13-3458820, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. Dancers Responding to AIDS may be contacted at 212.840.0770, ext. 262, or 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1300, New York, NY 10036.”

Bequest of Life Insurance Policy

“I hereby name Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as the owner and beneficiary of my ______ (Insurance Company), Policy #______, with a face value of ______ (dollars). I designate that upon my death, the proceeds will be distributed to Dancers Responding to AIDS, New York, New York, for its general purposes.”

Bequest of Retirement Plan

As Primary Beneficiary:

“The beneficiary of the entire amount in the plan upon my death is Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, for its general purposes.”

As Contingent Beneficiary:

“The beneficiary is my spouse as long as they survive me. The beneficiary if my spouse does not survive me, or of any portion thereof that my spouse may disclaim, is Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, for its general purposes.”

Legal Name: Dancers Responding to AIDS is a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Inc. Legal Address: 165 W. 46th Street, Suite 1300, New York, NY 10036 Tax Identification No:13-3458820

Please contact the office of Major Gifts and Planned Giving for assistance.

Phone: 212.840.0770, ext. 262 Email: mayo@broadwaycares.org

Happening Now

Leggybones Physical Theater astounded audiences wi Leggybones Physical Theater astounded audiences with their world premiere of "This for Now" at this summer's #FIDance, pushing the limits of movement, trust and human connection.

See the full number at next month's Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 10. 🔗 in bio for tickets, starting at $50.
Just announced! The first award-winning choreograp Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 Tony Award winner Arturo Lyons (@arturo_thaengineer) from @catsjellicleball presenting “Vogue Opera,” a powerhouse work infused with his signature style and vogue ballroom flair.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.

Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 GALLIM (@gallimdanceco) presenting an exhilarating excerpt of company founder Andrea Miller’s “Year,” an imaginative group performance.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.

Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 Visionary choreographer and dancer Pontus Lidberg (@pontuskarljohan) presenting a commanding preview of his latest work, inspired by the romance of Brokeback Mountain.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.

Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 Leggybones Physical Theater returning with the mesmerizing “This for Now” which premiered at this summer’s #FIDance.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.
Kayla Mak showcased her commanding stage presence Kayla Mak showcased her commanding stage presence at last year's #HVDance in "Human," choreographed by Yannick Lebrun and presented by American Ballet Theatre (@abtofficial) Studio Company.

World-class dance returns to Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 10. Link in bio for tickets.
This year's #FIDance festivities kicked off with a This year's #FIDance festivities kicked off with an electric excerpt from tap dancer Luke Hickey’s "A Little Old, A Little New."

Accompanied by a live jazz trio made possible by support from @omomukifoundation, Luke was joined by John Manzari and Tommy Wasiuta in this exclusive evening for Leadership Supporters. 

📸: @curtisbrownphotography and @e.mertz.photography
Kinda chic to dance on a waterfront stage. Will n Kinda chic to dance on a waterfront stage.

Will never get over this year’s #FIDance! Save the date for next year's festival: July 17 & 18 🌊
Just announced! Hudson Valley Dance Festival retur Just announced! Hudson Valley Dance Festival returns Saturday, October 10, bringing world class dance to a rustic 19th-century venue on the Hudson River.

Tickets start at $50 and are available now at our link in bio.
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Leggybones Physical Theater astounded audiences wi Leggybones Physical Theater astounded audiences with their world premiere of "This for Now" at this summer's #FIDance, pushing the limits of movement, trust and human connection.

See the full number at next month's Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 10. 🔗 in bio for tickets, starting at $50.
Just announced! The first award-winning choreograp Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 Tony Award winner Arturo Lyons (@arturo_thaengineer) from @catsjellicleball presenting “Vogue Opera,” a powerhouse work infused with his signature style and vogue ballroom flair.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.

Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 GALLIM (@gallimdanceco) presenting an exhilarating excerpt of company founder Andrea Miller’s “Year,” an imaginative group performance.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.

Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 Visionary choreographer and dancer Pontus Lidberg (@pontuskarljohan) presenting a commanding preview of his latest work, inspired by the romance of Brokeback Mountain.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.

Just announced! The first award-winning choreographers and companies joining next month’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival, including:

🍂 Leggybones Physical Theater returning with the mesmerizing “This for Now” which premiered at this summer’s #FIDance.

Get tickets starting at $50 for Saturday, October 10, at our link in bio.
Kayla Mak showcased her commanding stage presence Kayla Mak showcased her commanding stage presence at last year's #HVDance in "Human," choreographed by Yannick Lebrun and presented by American Ballet Theatre (@abtofficial) Studio Company.

World-class dance returns to Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 10. Link in bio for tickets.
This year's #FIDance festivities kicked off with a This year's #FIDance festivities kicked off with an electric excerpt from tap dancer Luke Hickey’s "A Little Old, A Little New."

Accompanied by a live jazz trio made possible by support from @omomukifoundation, Luke was joined by John Manzari and Tommy Wasiuta in this exclusive evening for Leadership Supporters. 

📸: @curtisbrownphotography and @e.mertz.photography
Kinda chic to dance on a waterfront stage. Will n Kinda chic to dance on a waterfront stage.

Will never get over this year’s #FIDance! Save the date for next year's festival: July 17 & 18 🌊
Just announced! Hudson Valley Dance Festival retur Just announced! Hudson Valley Dance Festival returns Saturday, October 10, bringing world class dance to a rustic 19th-century venue on the Hudson River.

Tickets start at $50 and are available now at our link in bio.
Follow on Instagram
 

Events & Happenings

NextGen Spotlight 2026
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    Thursday, September 17 - 7 pm

  • Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction

    Sunday, September 27

  • Hudson Valley Dance Festival

    Sunday, October 10, 2 pm & 5 pm

  • Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert

    Monday, October 26, 8 pm

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  • Red Bucket Follies

    December 7 & 8

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