Dance. Workforce. Resilience. Hub

Dancers Joan Bradford, Rebecca Gual, Lorena Jaramillo, and Jessica Lee from SLMDances perform during the State of NYC Dance event. J. Bouey stands at the back speaking into a microphone. ASL Interpreter Lisa Lockley stands to the side.

Welcome to the
DWR Hub!

Your go-to destination for easily accessible tools, insights and resources to navigate the artistry, advocacy and business of dance.

Peter Elizalde speaking to two other attendees at State of NYC Dance 2023 event

This online platform is built to empower the dance community and foster more inclusive and equitable practices across the industry.

Introducing the Dance Workforce Directory

Get noticed.
Build connections.
Create opportunities.

Image of laptop scrolling through a sample Directory profile
Guests dancing at DWR Launch event

Explore the DWR Hub

Dance workers from a variety of backgrounds stand on a stage looking forward.

State of NYC Dance 2023 Report

Unpack the findings from the Dance Industry Census and discover actionable steps for creating a more just and sustainable future for New York City dance.

Attendee at Dance Industry Census Roundtable in Brooklyn

DWR Resource Library

Explore a multitude of resources covering fair practices, financial management, negotiation, emergency readiness, and more, to revolutionize how you navigate the dance industry.

Three Dance/NYC volunteers at State of NYC Dance 2023 event.

Dance Worker
Compensation Tool

Make better informed decisions about your pay rates to ensure fairer, and more equitable wages across the industry.

Our New York City Dance

By leveraging our collective power, we are turning data into directed action to build Our New York City Dance.

Dancers Joan Bradford, Jessica Lee, Candance Sumpter, Rebecca Gual, Lorena Jaramillo of SLMDances, and Reyna Nunez, Alora Martinez, Cocoro Carr, Imani Arrington of Ladies of Hip Hop kneel and sit in a circle surrounding J. Bouey as they perform during the State of NYC Dance event.

Recent Resources

Our Supporters

Mellon Foundation
New York Community Trust
Doris Duke Foundation
Mertz Gilmore Foundation
New York State of Opportunity and Council on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
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Photo credits (from top, left to right): (1-2) Jeffrey Lee/On the Spot Image; (3) Emmanuel Agbeble, APMWorld; (4-7) Jeffrey Lee/On the Spot Image.