gaudanse announced their Key to Your HeART House Raffle today, with prizes set to be drawn on February 14, 2026. The grand prize is a three bedroom, two bathroom, single-family home in New Orleans, Louisiana. For more information, please visit here.
Every $50 ticket sold helps fund access and education for dance and the performing arts, community movement workshops centered on physical and mental wellness, presenting/venue partnerships, creation and curating of new work, emerging artist mentorship and support, affordable artist residency housing, and providing artists with sustainable wages that keep the soul of artist communities alive.
gaudanse deeply appreciates every supporter who contributes to our mission during our most ambitious fundraising campaign yet. Together, we will continue our journey of creative innovation and industry disruption, ensuring that we can create sustainable, accessible, wellness-based practices for dance, performing arts, education, and cultural preservation.
ADDITIONAL PRIZES!
(All winners will be eligible and re-entered for all drawings including the grand prize house and bonus prize.)
DRAWING DATES for EARLY ENTRY PRIZES
(Deadline to enter early bird drawings is 12:00PM CST the day of the drawing. Drawings will be held by digital random number selection on or about 2:00PM CST on the drawing dates listed below.)
DRAWING DATES
11/14/25 – $250 Whole Foods Gift Card [Winner: Dominique W.]
11/21/25 – $250 Whole Foods Gift Card [Winner: Danielle WL.]
12/19/25 – $250 Whole Foods Gift Card
The deadline to enter the grand prize and bonus prize drawings is 11:59PM CST on 02/12/2026. The Grand Prize and Bonus Prize drawings will be held on 02/14/26 on or about 3:00PM CST at the location of the grand prize house and streamed live on Facebook and Instagram.
GRAND PRIZE
02/14/26 – 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom | Single Family Residence | approx. 1372 SF Location: 2748 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
BONUS PRIZE:
02/14/26 – 3 NIGHT NAPA VALLEY RESORT STAY (INCLUDING WINE TRAIN RIDE)
• 3-night stay at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley
• Wine Tasting for 2 at Jessup Cellars in Yountville, Napa Valley
• 3-hour gourmet lunch for 2 on the Napa Valley Wine Train
• Hot Air Balloon ride for 2 over Napa Valley
Click here to view additional prizes and drawing dates for early ticket purchasers.
Click here to view the images of the house!
Click here to view the video of the house!
Void where prohibited by law. Winner need not be present.
Must be at least 18 years old to enter. Must be a US citizen to enter.
gaudanse (Gaudanse, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit interdisciplinary dance production organization rooted between New York, NY and New Orleans, LA. Founded by Imani Gaudin in 2020, our collective of multidisciplinary movement artists creates immersive, whimsical worlds that weave together elements of dance, performance art, music, film, culinary arts, and visual arts. Through accessible programs, mentorship, workshops, and performances, Gaudanse empowers early-career artists—particularly those from marginalized and underserved communities—to cultivate resilience, creativity, and connection. Our work is grounded in accessible, sustainable, wellness-centered creative practices that support personal and professional growth.
We acknowledge and honor that we live and function on the land of the Munsee Lenape, Canarsie, Wappinger, Houma, and Choctaw peoples.
www.gaudanse.org
Instagram: @gau.danse @imani.angele