I Took an Unpaid Job With a Major Company & I Have Regrets

A couple weekends ago, a friend messaged me about an opportunity to be a part of a new holiday campaign for a major department store. They wanted to showcase various dancers dancing in their fall clothing collection. I asked if it was paid, and when I found that it was not, I immediately wanted to […]

Please Stop Asking Dance Artists to Perform "in Exchange for Exposure"

Earlier this week, a friend of a friend reached out to me seeking recommendations for a dancer/choreographer to hire. She wanted someone who could perform a solo and talk about their process for an arts-appreciation club. After a few emails back and forth, as I was trying to find out exactly what kind of choreographer […]

How Much Does Dance Pay? Take Our Survey About Income in Dance

How much does your dance job pay? And how does that compare to other jobs in dance? That’s the question Dance Magazine is asking in an upcoming feature about money. Right now, we’re looking to collect anonymous information about how much various professionals throughout the dance field make—from dancers and choreographers to teachers, administrators and […]