Conference Goal:
People should walk away from the conference with a better understanding of the impact of today’s economic situation on the field of dance and themselves. This understanding should include: the distinction of myths versus realities; the identification of opportunities that are recognized now -that were not recognized in a different economic reality-; and how the dance field and individuals can set realistic goals and action plans to address the current and coming realities and take advantage of opportunities to meet them.

Who Should Attend:
Managing directors, executive directors, artistic directors, directors of development, marketing, human resources, finance and operations of all sized dance companies, presenters, agents, service organizations, choreographers, and dancers. Dance/USA members and non-members are all invited and welcome to attend!  

Price: *

MEMBERS	NON-MEMBERS
$350 for individuals	$425 for individuals
$175 for dancers	$210 for dancers
$325 for team members (2 or more people from the same organization)	$400 for team members (2 or more people from the same organization)

* NOTE: One-day registration prices will be offered when registration opens. 
Registration: Scheduled to open in early March.

GENERAL SCHEDULE  (Subject to change)
Division of time: 

• 10.5 hours council meetings (6.75 hours separate councils, 3.75 hours cross-councils)
• 11.25 hours programming (6.75 hours of plenary sessions: 4.75 hours in the mornings, 2 hours in the afternoons + 4.5 hours of break-out sessions: approximately 5 per day x 3 days = 15 sessions)
• 9.5 hours SmART Bar (one-on-one conversations, concurrent to other activities)
• Networking: continuous and priceless
• 4 hours performances (approximately)

DATE	TIME	ACTIVITY
Wednesday, June 3:	12:00-5:30pm 7:30pm	Registration open Opening Reception and Performance: Houston Dance Inside Out
Thursday, June 4:	7:30-8:15am	Dance/Stretch
	8:00-9:15am	Breakfast / SmART Bar / Registration open
	9:15am-5:30pm	Daytime Programs and Council Meetings
	6:30-9:00pm	Evening Reception and Honors Celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Friday, June 5:	7:30-8:15am	Dance/Stretch
	8:00-9:15am	Breakfast / SmART Bar / Registration open
	9:15am-5:30pm	Daytime Programs and Council Meetings
	8:00pm	"The Power of Movement", a dance showcase at the Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center.
Saturday, June 6:	7:30-8:15am	Dance/Stretch
	8:00-9:15am	Breakfast / SmART Bar
	9:15am-4:45pm	Daytime Programs and Council Meetings
	7:30pm	Evening Dance Performance by Houston Ballet

Hotel and Travel Information
Hyatt Regency Houston (Downtown near the Theatre District)

$123/night for single, double, triple, or quadruple occupancy, so share rooms and save money! This rate also includes complimentary in-room Internet access.

Reservation deadline is May 12, 2009. For reservations, please call 1.800.633.7313 or reserve your room on-line at: http://houstonregency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/hourh2009dusa

Houston Host Committee
City of Houston, http://www.houstontx.gov/worthamcenter/index.htm
Dance Houston, http://www.dancehouston.org/
Dance Source Houston, http://houstondance.org
Discovery Green, http://www.discoverygreen.com/
Diverse Works, http://www.diverseworks.org/
Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, http://www.visithoustontexas.com/
Houston Arts Alliance, http://www.haatx.org/home.html
Houston Ballet, http://www.houstonballet.org/
Houston Community College, http://www.hccs.edu/portal/site/hcc
Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, http://www.houstonmetdance.org/
Jewish Community Center of Houston, http://www.jcchouston.org/
Miller Outdoor Theater, http://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/
Sandra Organ Dance Company, http://www.organdance.org/
Society for the Performing Arts, http://www.spahouston.org/
Suchu Dance, http://www.suchudance.org/

If you live or work in or close to Houston, and would like to join the local host committee, please contact the local coordinator for more information.

Sponsors
If you live or work in or close to Houston, and would like to become a sponsor of the 2009 Annual Conference, please contact the local coordinator for more information.

Scholarship Opportunities
The Access Dance/USA scholarship program provides funding for dance administrators and artists to attend the Dance/USA Annual Conference. These scholarships are intended to help defray the costs of conference registration, travel, and accommodations associated with attending the Dance/USA Annual Conference.

Council Agendas
Council agendas are generally published here one month prior to the event.

Attendees
Attendee lists are generally published here once registration begins.

Local Information and Attractions
Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, http://www.visithoustontexas.com/
Houston Arts Alliance, http://www.haatx.org/home.html