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.
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.
Brandon Gryde, Dance/USA's director of government affairs, gives us the scoop on the legislative issues dancers, choreographers, company managers, board members and executive directors should be watching in Congress this fall.
For the first time in a few years, this fall update is not as dire as it has been. Funding proposals for the National Endowment for the Arts are relatively stable and there is no looming fiscal cliff. However, that doesn’t mean that we should take a break on our advocacy. This is a key time to educate our lawmakers about the issues that impact dance and the performing arts as an integral part of moving the needle on policy and legislation. Read on for more on how to do this.
Important revised dates to put on your calendar regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Meeting your member of Congress in Washington, D.C., is a great way to make your voice heard with lawmakers and to share the important work your company does in the community. Read about a recent legislative visit on Capitol Hill by Nashville Ballet’s Paul Vasterling. And then schedule your own, with Dance/USA’s Legislative Director Brandon Gryde.
Few professionals have as keen a need as dancers to stay as healthy and
injury-free as possible, yet health care coverage is by no means
guaranteed in the dance world. The Affordable Care Act seeks to improve
access to health insurance across the country, while also improving the
quality and comprehensiveness of coverage for those who currently have
it. Read on for more on the ACA written for the dancer and dance company.
Most dancers can easily spot a hazardous bobby pin on the studio floor. It’s also important to be aware of a few potential pitfalls when buying health insurance.
The Child's Bill of Rights in Dance requests equal access and opportunity for all persons in the United States regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, interest or ability. Dr. Radi Shafie recently posted a petition on the White House website seeking 100,000 signatures to support the bill of rights. Read on to learn more.
While funding for the NEA continues to be a flagship issue for the arts community, alternative proposals to the current charitable giving incentives could impact a larger number of dance organizations. It surprises many to find out that the majority of Dance/USA's visits to Capitol Hill are to talk about charitable giving incentives.
If you wish to conduct legislative visits in Washington, D.C., outside of Arts Advocacy Day, Dance/USA’s Government Affairs Department will schedule your meetings, prepare you with talking points and leave-behind materials, and accompany you during the meetings.