Dance/USA’s 2017 Dance Forum Focuses on Engaging Audiences
Missed Dance/USA’s community Dance Forum last week, or just want a refresher? Read Karyn D.Collins’ report!
Arts Insurance 101
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.Â
Fall 2016 Dance/USA Legislative Forecast
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.
Leadership Corner: Rosemary Johnson, Executive Director, Alabama Dance Council
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.
The Skinny on Second Companies
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.Â
Why People Give … and Why They Don’t
Seventy-seven reasons people give and 15 reasons they don’t. Read this month’s Development Dialogue from Ron Fredman.
Development Dialogue: The Reasons Are Many
In development, one size never fits all. Development professionals must ensure a full range of rewarding opportunities and experiences for all donors because the closer they feel, the deeper they will give. Read Ron Fredman’s July column for more.
How Audience Research Can Help Build Arts Audiences
Market research expert Bob Harlow shows how arts organizations can use qualitative and quantitative research to attract and retain new audiences. Watch a video of Harlow distill lessons about audience research, get practical tips and more
Ella Baff, 2016 Dance/USA Trustees Awardee: Sustaining a Dance Mecca in Western Massachusetts
As this year’s Dance/USA Trustees awardee, Ella Baff is being recognized at our annual conference in Austin, Texas, for her contributions to dance — particularly 17 years at the helm of Jacob’s Pillow Dance. Read on for more on how Baff advanced the dance field.
Leadership Corner: Dennis Buehler, Executive Director, Oregon Ballet Theatre
Every leader needs a fundamental understanding of how each part intersects and works together in their organization, whether it’s operations, marketing, production, business, they all serve, ultimately, the mission, said Oregon Ballet Theatre Executive Director Dennis Buehler. Read more on leadership here.