www.bostondancealliance.org

	Acting as an advocate for the dance community and serving as a catalyst to air the community's concerns to a wide range of important audiences. The audiences include but are not limited to funding organizations, the general public, elected officials, government agencies and trade associations.
	Serving as an aggregate voice for the greater Boston dance community and using that voice in connection with other arts service organizations, such as lobbyist groups, marketing and development organizations, and others, to provide a greater impact when necessary.
	Facilitating an exchange of information about opportunities and resources available to artists and others working in dance.
	Making available to members a variety of professional development workshops geared toward expanding the knowledge base of artists and others working in dance.
	Serving as a central repository of dance archival information.

	BDA’s annual Greater Boston Dance Directory – lists all individual and organizational BDA members, as well as providing detailed descriptions of rehearsal and performance facilities, and studios and schools offering open classes.
	Dance Community Archive Project – designed to preserve materials pertaining to development and history of dance in Boston. In collaboration with Boston College, the project has completed an initial survey of the size and number of significant private collections in the community.
	Website – the ultimate source of news about Boston dance for professionals, students and audiences. BDA members can publicize their classes, concerts and other events free of charge on the site.
	BDA membership card for discounted tickets and services
	Professional development workshops
	Monthly E-newsletter with interesting articles and timely information on grants and performing opportunities
	Fiscal Sponsorship Program – Combines a way for independent artists to raise funds through individual donations and grants with workshops on future planning and legal information on not-for-profit status.