Regardless of where you get your news, you’ve probably heard about the GOP’s controversial Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Many of the conversations surrounding the bill have been centered around what it could mean for individual taxpayers. But you may not have heard much about what the bill means for nonprofits, the institutions that make […]

The business side of dance can often fall second to the art. Contracts, which usually appear after you’ve done the hard work of securing a job, can seem like an inconsequential afterthought. You might decide to simply sign without reading the terms—or be understandably confused by all the legalese. Ultimately, though, contracts can play an […]

In 2013, a few days before The Bang Group left for a tour to Italy, a dancer pulled out of the company’s production of Nut/Cracked. The reason? A callback for another gig. “We were left high and dry. We somehow pulled it off, but it wasn’t the show I hoped it would be,” says David […]

“So what do you do?” This is the first question many of us ask when we’re getting to know a new person—but it’s one I’ve come to dread. When I tell people that I’m a dancer, occasionally I am met with enthusiasm and interest. But more often, I’m met with confusion, condescension or even hostility. […]

Now more than ever, ballet companies are searching for creative ways to build revenue. One tactic has stood out: patrons choosing to donate via the sponsorship of a particular dancer. Often implemented by large troupes like American Ballet Theatre (all of its principals and most soloists have sponsors), the trend has now reached smaller companies […]

When Jerron Herman was diagnosed with hemiplegia cerebral palsy, the doctors told him that he would likely need help doing everyday tasks like eating and getting dressed. Today, Herman is six years into his professional dance career. He currently performs with Heidi Latsky Dance, an integrated company that includes dancers with a range of physical […]