Ballet Austin has embarked on a multiyear project to develop audiences for new works. Backed by market research, they've upended assumptions about their audiences to generate ideas, test results, and launch new engagement strategies.
Ballet Austin has embarked on a multiyear project to develop audiences for new works. Backed by market research, they've upended assumptions about their audiences to generate ideas, test results, and launch new engagement strategies.
Dance organizations are programming to convert families into fans.The Wallace Foundation researched seven such organizations that use educational outreach, community engagement, added benefits and special programming to reach all types of families.
Dance/USA has administered the mentorship and training of rising arts administrators through its Institute for Leadership Training since 2012. Read more on what mentors and mentees say about their experiences.
Want to boost your audience engagement? Reach more ticket buyers and build solid relationships with attendees? Where do you look for answers? The Wallace Foundation's Daniel Windham would say, “What’s the data tell you?” Read on for more.
According to the 2016 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Urban Institute, donor retention in 2015 was 46 percent. Read Ron Fredman's suggestions on how to increase it.
Missed Dance/USA's community Dance Forum last week, or just want a refresher? Read Karyn D.Collins' report!
Everything small and mid-sized dance companies need to know about performing arts insurance, but were afraid to ask. Arts insurance expert Bob Middleton shares must-have information for smaller dance companies for assessing insurance needs.
Check in on government appropriations for the NEA and the Arts in Education program. Get updated on preserving the charitable deduction, DOL's overtime regulations, and stay on top of appropriate non-profit activity during the Presidential election.
Rosemary Johnson of Alabama Dance Council advises young arts leaders in this month's Leadership Corner: "There’s a lot that you can learn in school, but that’s just the beginning. My learning has been primarily on-the-job training. Seek out new opportunities, try to get a variety of experiences, and avoid job hopping every year.
Second companies — modern and ballet — are propagating around the country. Find out why more organizations find them valuable and learn what executive leaders need to consider before taking the second company leap. Read Steve Sucato's report on why dance organizations are pursuing second companies.