Legislative Update: The American Rescue Plan Act Provides Pandemic Relief for the Dance Field
Director of Government Affairs Tony Shivers reports on government pandemic programs and resources for the dance and performing arts field. Read on for legislative details and application deadlines.
Amy Fitterer Receives Dance/USA’s 2021 Trustees Award
The Dance/USA Board honors former Executive Director Amy Fitterer with its Trustees Award. She says, “I left the organization with a new mission, vision and core values grounded in equity and justice.”
Grace “SwaHuux” Gillette Receives Dance/USA’s 2021 Trustees Award
The Denver March Powwow draws 55,000 spectators, 1,500 dancers and 35 drum groups to the Denver Coliseum. None of it would take place without Dance/USA honoree Grace “SwaHuux” Gillette.
Donald Byrd: Dance/USA’s 2021 Honor Award Recipient
Choreographer Donald Byrd receives the Dance/USA 2021 Honor Award for his extraordinary achievement, leadership and exceptional contributions to dance. Learn more here.
Zenetta S. Drew: Dance/USA’s 2021 ‘Ernie’ Award Recipient
When Zenetta Drew became Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s executive director, her goal was “to create a dance company … that would be a story to tell our grandkids” Find out how she did it.
A ‘Beautiful Exchange’: Two Dance Professionals Connect in National Mentorship Program
Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training continues to meet the needs of early- and mid-career arts leaders through matching mentors and mentees. Read about mentor Dr. AnaMaria Correa and mentee Kimberly Pereira’s partnership.
Legislative Update: The Dance Community During the New Administration and the 117th Congress
Dance/USA Government Affairs Director Tony Shivers discusses what to expect from the new Presidential Administration and Congress; updates arts creatives on pandemic economic relief programs; charitable contribution incentives and arts ed.
Native Dance Now: Body and Spirit
For Indigenous dancers, the physical body through movement, song and dance can be a conduit to express their ancestral genealogy.
Archiving Fellowships Blog: Viver Brasil, Part 1
Dance/USA Archiving & Preservation Fellow Sasha Jelan’s work with Viver Brasil challenged her notion of what an archive is and how one can archive remotely.
How We Build
Holly Bass, Deneane Richburg and Paloma McGregor mine personal stories to convey the complexity of the Black diaspora with choreography that calls us to listen.
