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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.

Our New York City Dance

Join us in building Our New York City Dance

Let’s leverage our power to build our vision of Our New York City Dance by taking action and making moves in our industry practices.

State of NYC Dance 2023: Findings from the Dance Industry Census revealed a bold and collective vision for the future. Our New York City Dance is valued and protected as a form of cultural expression and common good. It is a just, attainable, and sustainable profession that leads to our thrivability. It is a vibrant and diverse ecosystem that strengthens the local fabric of civic life.

Learn more about our collective vision

Take Action for Our New York City Dance

Let’s advocate for the changes that will make dance more sustainable, just and thrivable.

PRIORITY 1

Just funding for the dance ecosystem

Act on Priority 1

PRIORITY 2

Fair pay and benefits for dance workers

Act on Priority 2

PRIORITY 3

Dance education in public schools

Act on Priority 3

PRIORITY 4

Sustainable space for dance

Act on Priority 4

Action Spotlight

Call for $200 million in state funding for arts and culture ASAP

The state budget funds the New York State Council on the Arts, which supports the programming of dance and other arts organizations across the state. The budget is expected to be finalized in early April.

Contact Your State Reps
Contact Gov. Hochul

Join the #OurNYCDance Action Crew

Want to build a better dance industry? Join the Our New York City Dance Action Crew—a dedicated group committed to actively shaping the future of dance in NYC. As a Crew member, you’ll receive exclusive advocacy updates, along with direct calls to action like attending rallies and contacting lawmakers.

This is more than just staying informed—it’s about showing up, taking action, and moving together as a community. By joining the Action Crew, you’ll be part of a collective push for the policies, funding, and protections our dance ecosystem needs. 

Join the Crew
Dance/NYC staff at rally smile while holding signs that read 'We are building Our New York City Dance' and 'Help us build Our New York City Dance'.

Make moves to strengthen Our New York City Dance

Tackle the issues that our industry faces in our day-to-day practice as dance workers and organizational leaders.

Issue 1

Dance Workers’ Lack of Value and Protections in Society

Explore Issue 1

Issue 2

Financial Unsustainability for our Workers and Organizations

Explore Issue 2

Issue 3

Justice, Equity and Inclusion are Still Lagging

Explore Issue 3

Move Spotlight

Move on Issue 1 by:
Learning about your rights to timely payment and contracts as a freelancer in NYC.

Important Dates and Events

2025 Campaign Launch

March 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Virtual via Zoom

This event has already occurred.

We brought together dance workers, leaders, and advocates to mobilize for a more just, equitable, and sustainable dance community. Attendees explored key advocacy actions, connected with peers, and learned how to take action in shaping the future of NYC dance.

Learn more about the launch

Header Image | Pictured: 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. Photographer: Jeffrey Lee/On the Spot Image