DanceUSAorg

Dance/USA champions an inclusive and equitable dance field by leading, convening, advocating, and supporting individuals and organizations.

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Thank you all for sharing your dance success stories - for gathering with us today. ♥️ #apap2025

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NCCAkron shares lessons learned in their work supporting choreographic work: aggregate resources, stay in communication, play with format, think longterm - persistence and patience. #apap2025

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@NorthropUMN emphasizes the impact of curtain speeches (with artist groups!) in strengthening audience relationships to dance #apap2025

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@MidAtlanticArts talks of how funding is really competitive and changes happening with other grant making programs are real challenges for our field. They’re thinking about mentorship and resources, forefronting emergency preparedness, and more. #apap2025

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There is a need for comprehensive education on how to present percussive dance but the good news is we know this kind of dance can live in the music scene! - Soles of Duende #apap2025

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“In really rough times, artists get to work.” - Lisa Mount, Artistic Logistics at our Dance Success Stories panel #apap2025

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Informational papers for dancers on cardiovascular health, nutrition, strength training, and more from the Task Force on Dancer Health https://t.co/APEVM14mCd

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Sara Nash introduces new initiatives on dancer health and well-being from @NEAarts learn more at https://t.co/C2Rm3u6XrS

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Next round of @NEAarts Grants for Arts Projects is live. Visit https://t.co/ZxTX6kv5nS for more. First deadline Feb 13 #apap2025 #artsfunding

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We are sharing a few key themes from our Strategic Reframing Process:
- Advocacy
- Connection & Community
- Career Development
- Expanding the Definition of Dance

More to come in future weeks. Please stay tuned with us.

#apap2025

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“In the coming years, we will be called on to dance at the edges of our own comfort,” personally and as an ecosystem, to support our organizational success. -Kellee Edusei, ED Dance/USA #apap2025

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This year is gonna be about choice. Choosing how we do this work. “We can do it with joy, or with a struggle.” - Kellee Edusei, ED Dance/USA #apap2025

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“Politically and socially we are in a tumultuous time... Bertrand Evans-Taylor, our Director of Govt Affairs at Dance/USA, has shared with us what we will need in these times: Serenity, courage, and wisdom.” -Kellee Edusei, Exec Director #apap2025

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“I am deeply appreciative of my Board colleagues. I am honored to be with you…” - Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez (@abdosay22), Dance/USA Board Chair, @TUDance #apap2025

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Dance Forum about to begin! Welcome everyone! #apap2025

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Get a good night's sleep, everyone. See you at Dance Forum tomorrow morning, bright and early! https://t.co/8hznZ8gZzo

Doors open at 8:30am
New York Hilton Midtown, Trianon Ballroom (3rd Floor)

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The 16th cycle of the Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants program is now open!

Applicants must be professional dancers who can demonstrate a pressing & critical need for emergency support.

Details here: https://t.co/7AofT7NIVe
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“Changes are being made across the #dance ecosystem to ensure our industry is more inclusive,” says Kellee Edusei, executive director of @DanceUSAorg. “However, the pace and commitment varies from organization to organization.” Learn more. https://t.co/pDnZBXsgnj

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There’s no denying it: America’s #dance ecosystem is changing, and companies might need to adapt to survive. Read on to hear executive director of @DanceUSAorg Kellee Edusei’s thoughts on the industry’s shifting tides. https://t.co/pDnZBXsgnj

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ICYMI here's @j_artshealthlab's How Do We Realize the Potential of the Arts to Support Health & Wellbeing in the U.S.—key learnings from the arts & health caucus held prior to the #HealBridgeThrive convening co-hosted by @NEAarts & @WhiteHouse

https://t.co/hTdVIJu4GD