Igniting the Flame: A Benefit Concert Celebrating KYL/D's Final Season

Event Questions? Contact Katie Moore-Derkits: [email protected] | 215-584-5771

Join us for a powerful, celebratory evening as we honor the extraordinary legacy of Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers in their final season. Igniting the Flame is more than a fundraiser—it's a heartfelt gathering of community, artistry, and memory. This night marks a turning point, offering space to celebrate, reflect, and support a company that has boldly shaped the cultural landscape of Philadelphia and beyond.

Dance to Celebrate

This is your chance to gather with the artists, collaborators, and supporters who have made KYL/D’s journey possible. Savor an evening filled with live performance, endless food and drink by Major Sponsor, Alex Carbonell (Bourbon & Branch), a silent auction, and the joy of shared purpose.

Witness to Remember

Experience a curated evening of performances, including signature KYL/D works, a sneak peak of the final world premiere work, and pieces by KYL/D alumni, Evalina “Wally” Carbonell and Jessica Warchal-King. These works embody the heart and soul of a company that has spent decades exploring the profound power of movement to foster journeys of self-discovery and challenge conceptions of our shared humanity.

Ignite the Final Season

With your presence and generosity, we will fuel the closing chapter of KYL/D with passion, resilience, and intention. Proceeds from this benefit support the production of Fenghuang Awakens In You, the culminating 2026 Sunset Concert —a final performance honoring founding Artistic Director Kun-Yang Lin and the many artists, patrons, and community who have shaped this remarkable journey.

A Moment to Say Goodbye—Together

As KYL/D prepares to take its final bow in March 2026, this evening offers a rare and meaningful opportunity to celebrate the legacy, support the vision, and say farewell with love and gratitude.

Event Questions? Contact Katie Moore-Derkits: [email protected] | 215-584-5771

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