Agents/Artist Representatives Council
This Council is comprised of booking agents and artist representatives for companies and artists large and small, emerging to established. The Council works together and with fellow Dance/USA Councils to keep abreast of issues, strategies, and trends related to touring dance throughout the U.S. and internationally.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Ben Pryor, independent artist representative

Artistic Directors Council for Member Companies with Budgets of $3 Million and Greater
The purpose of this Council is to provide opportunities for its members to discuss issues pertinent to their unique careers as well as resources and networking for professional development.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Tom Mossbrucker, artistic director, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Artistic Directors Council for Member Companies with Budgets of $2.9 Million or Less
The purpose of this Council is to provide opportunities for its members to discuss issues pertinent to their unique careers as well as resources and networking for professional development.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Larry Keigwin, artistic director, Keigwin and Company

Managers Council for Member Companies with Budgets of $15 Million and Greater
This Council is composed of the executive administrators for dance companies with operating budgets of $15 million or more.  Council members discuss common experiences on topics of relevance including, but not limited to: union labor relations; effective management of supply and demand of their product; artistic ownership, rights and royalties; fundraising strategies and trends; real estate management; and individual experiences in managing their respective company's operations. 

2009-2010 Interim Council Chair
C.C. Conner, managing director, Houston Ballet

Managers Council for Member Companies with Budgets from $3-$14.9 Million
This Council consists of senior management of dance companies with operating budgets between $3 million to $14.9 million. The purpose of this Council is to discuss common areas of concern and best practices in areas such as governance structure, dance schools, marketing, development, board relations, production, human resources, technology, etc. An equally important purpose is to provide networking opportunities for its members.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Jack R. Lemmon

Managers Council for Member Companies with Budgets from $750,000-$2.9 Million
This Council is composed of executive directors of companies that employ separate artistic and executive directors and individuals who may perform both functions. The council focuses on issues relating to artistic and executive directors’ overall organizational management and development, as determined most useful by its members.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Leslie Malmed, executive director, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana 

Managers Council for Member Companies with Budgets of $749,000 or Less
Recognizing the diverse responsibilities of individuals who work in organizations with budgets under $749,000, this council is composed of administrators and artists with managerial responsibilities. Aiming to provide opportunities for networking and professional development, this Council is a forum to discuss management issues emerging from limited time and resources, often including the cost-effective application of technology, diversity and accessibility, sustainability, and planning for growth.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Mark Roxey, artistic director, Roxey Ballet

Presenters Council
Seeking to serve the broadest constituency of dance presenters around the country, this Council is open to dance presenters of all dance forms, organizational size and structure. The Council exists to provide a forum for peer-to-peer exchanges in issues affecting the touring and presenting of dance, as well as dialogue about issues affecting the broader dance community.  The Council welcomes the input of its members to set agendas and lead such conversations.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Paul Organisak, vice president of programming and executive director, Pittsburgh Dance Council

Service Organizations Council
This Council, composed of administrators and artists whose primary focus is providing service to the field, offers opportunities to share best practices and programs, address challenges, create joint programming, garner vital information from specially invited experts, and to network with colleagues from across the country.

2009-2010 Council Chair
Ruth Birnberg, executive director, Boston Dance Alliance