Dance/USA sustains and advances professional dance by addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of dance artists, administrators, and organizations. By providing services and national leadership, Dance/USA enhances the infrastructure for dance creation, education, and performance.

Established in 1982 as the national service organization for the professional dance field, Dance/USA is a membership organization currently serving over 400 ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, and tap companies, dance service and presenting organizations, individuals, and related organizations.

By working with and for our membership, Dance/USA provides:

• Member Services
• Professional Development
• Advocacy
• Research and Information Services
• Public Communications
• Branch Offices to serve local dance communities

Dance/USA occupies a unique position in the field as the only national provider dedicated to serving a broad cross-section of professional dance.

GRANTS AWARDED

In 2010, the Foundation supported Bay Area dance professionals to participate in Dance/USA’s 2011 annual conference in Chicago, IL.