Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst
Have you planned for liability coverage and other contingencies as your dance company or organization readies to re-open? An insurance expert shares what types of coverage to consider
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.
Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training Pair: Katerina Wong and Amy Miller
Dance/USA matches mentors with rising arts administrators to enhance leadership and decision-making skills and gain a broader perspective on the field. Read about one mentor-mentee match.
Leadership Corner: Thaddeus Davis, Co-Artistic Director, Wideman/Davis Dance
We can’t move fast enough toward equity and inclusion, says Thaddeus Davis. “It’s going to change how the field looks and that’s a good thing.” Read more here.
Leadership Corner: Alejandra Duque Cifuentes, Executive Director, Dance/NYC
Dance/NYC’s Alejandra Duque Cifuentes talks about immigrant artists, looking at your relationship to oppressive systems before taking on social justice work, and the state of dance today … and tomorrow.
Questions and Answers for Dance Organizations about Sexual Harassment
If your company doesn’t have a sexual harassment policy, this Q&A with BalletMet’s Sue Porter will help get you started or review your policy.
Engaging New Audiences for Unconventional Works
UMS shares lessons from their Wallace Foundation project on engaging new audiences for unconventional works. This performing arts organizations shares takeaways that you can apply to your own work.
Community Engagement and Building Audiences for Dance
The Contemporary Arts Center and Junebug Productions share the learnings from their Wallace-funded project on engaging young African American audiences in New Orleans by launching educational and social programs and building audiences for dance.