Read the Dance Workforce Census report

Read the Dance/NYC Junior Committee report that everyone's talking about!

Dance Workforce Census: Earnings Among Individuals, Ages 21-35

The value of this study is its presentation of the first concrete research relating to the untenable economic plight of young dancers, choreographers and administrators working within the dance field in New York City. While no answers are posed, the need to find answers is made evident. If the passion, discipline and creativity of these individuals is not to be wasted, it must be allowed to flourish in a way that confirms that dance is, indeed, a respected profession — a place where achievement is recognized by the ability to earn a living wage, with appropriate health insurance benefits and a modicum of financial stability.

         –Beverly D’Anne

To download a pdf of the highlights or the full report, click here.

Dance counts. Let's document it.

Want to get involved in a Dance Workforce Census to document how New York City dance professionals (21-35 years of age) are surviving?

The aim is to count every individual 21-35 years of age who works in any capacity to support professional dance in New York City, including but not limited to:

agents
choreographers/creative artists
consultants
critics
dance therapists
designers
educators
managers and all administrators
performing artists
physical therapists
production staff
publicists
technicians

The Committee's intention is to generate conversation among the communities and individuals that participate and to publish results that will serve as a tool for informed decision-making, on the part of peers, colleagues and employers, and all advocates for dance.

INTERESTED? To get involved with this initiative, please contact Julia Kelly, External Relations Manager, at jcommresearch@dancenyc.org. Click here for more information.