Congratulations on recipients of the first round of 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Project grants, Jacob’s Pillow, Jean Appolon Expressions and our friends in Rhode Island, Island Moving Company. Northeastern University received a grant to host an NEA Research Labs using participatory action research methods to evaluate whether and how community arts workshops in East Boston, Massachusetts, … Continued
Great News on Grants Congratulations to the members of our dance community who received unrestricted Covid relief funds recognizing their roles as “cultural anchors in Greater Boston’s BIPOC communities” through a collaboration among The City of Boston, Barr Foundation, and The Boston Foundation. Bravo to BAMS Fest, Danza Orgánica, Jean Appolon Expressions, OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center, Pao Arts Center, Transformative Culture Project and Veronica Robles … Continued
YOU DESERVE SELF-CARE Enjoy the final week of BDA Dancer Health Month There are three more live sessions and the archive is now available. Register now for access to everything! Saturday, October 31, 10:30am-12pm The Ellové Technique ® & the Importance of Conditioning for Injury Prevention in Dancers with Stephanie Heroux, PT, DPT, Active Motion Physical … Continued
Boston Dance Alliance is delighted to announce that we have launched a more flexible set of member levels and benefits. In response to your feedback, Boston Dance Alliance now has new member categories for individuals and organizations. Dance Participant ($35/year) — a new, lower-priced option (less than $3 per month!) designed for recreational dancers, full-time … Continued
Like public radio, Boston Dance Alliance is member supported. Your support makes BDA’s key initiatives including the BDA Open Call Audition, Dancer Health Day, Dancewear Distribution Program and Portable Dance Floor possible! Your support also means BDA can provide these FREE valuable services: Pro/Motion Newsletter to keep you up to date with news, events, and … Continued
Apply to participate in a free two-day crash course for performing artists on May 23-24 in Boston. Learn the ins and outs of running a creative business from working artists/educators Seth Lepore and Amy Smith. Participants will be equipped with tools that can be implemented right away, including the fun and effective Business Model Canvas, while having … Continued
Our Mission BOSTON DANCE ALLIANCE builds capacity for dance by identifying and creating shared resources, information, and productive partnerships to help dance flourish across the Boston metropolitan area and New England region. We are an independent service organization representing dancers, choreographers, teachers, presenters, allied arts and cultural professionals, arts journalists and scholars, wellness and health … Continued
2024 Grant and Dance Residency Opportunities Calendar Boston Dance Alliance has brought together a year’s worth of grants, residencies and other opportunities for dancers, dancemakers and teaching artists. Check the relevant websites for eligibility requirements and program priorities and to participate in candid information sessions where you can get your questions answered. These opportunities are … Continued