Make your plans now for Spring Fête, a joyful and entertaining event with culturally-inspired cuisine to support Backhausdance, Orange County’s award-winning contemporary dance company, founded in 2003 by Jennifer Backhaus, artistic director. Our annual fundraiser, this year held at the elegant Bowers Museum, features special performances by Backhausdance company members, a varied silent auction, raffles, stunning visual media presentations of recent work and projects, surprises, and of course - a dance party - with music curated by our very own Backhausdance artists!  

Enjoy cocktails, tray-passed h’ors d’oeuvres and a three-course dinner designed to please your palate prepared by the culinary arts treasure, Tangata, at the museum. 

Saturday, March 26, 2022

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Bowers Museum

2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

(Complimentary parking)

Attire: Casual Elegant

Make your reservations TODAY!

Pricing:

Single tickets: $250

Premium Table Sponsorships Available: purchase a table of 8 for $3,000 (includes exclusive wine and special goodies!)

For more information and to sponsor a table: kim@backhausdance.org

We can’t wait to share this wonderful evening and celebrate art, culture and performance with you! Make it a date night to remember or fill up a table with friends and family! 

Reservations requested by March 18, 2022 to allow for accurate planning. 

Note: For the health, safety and well-being of all guests we request that all attending be fully vaccinated or have received a negative Covid test within 72 hours of the event.

Special thanks to the Bowers Museum for their generous support of Backhausdance and our ongoing partnership! 

Spring Fête Menu 

Appetizers

Tray-passed h’ors d’oeuvres

Bamboo spiked beef strip loin, Cipollini, citrus-scented mostarda

Mini vegetable empanadas, guacamole salsa

Tandoori chicken skewers 

Three-Course Dinner

Starter

Baby Arugula Salad 

with gala apples, manchego cheese, toasted almonds, figs, pistachio oil, 

balsamic dressing

Vegan option: no cheese

Main Course

Duet of red wine braised beef Short Rib and seared Local Seabass with Meyer lemon and garlic 

Vegetarian option: 

Mushroom Risotto with mascarpone and parmesan cheeses and wilted spinach

Vegan option:

Mushroom Risotto with basil, extra virgin olive oil, and cherry tomatoes with spring vegetables

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse Cake 

Vegetarian and Vegan options: sorbet with fresh seasonal berries

Bar Services 

Well cocktails, wine, beer, soda, sparkling water