Dance Forum

Dance/USA hosted the 2024 Dance Forum in New York City on Friday, January 12, from 9:00am – 11:00am ET as a pre-Conference convening prior to the start of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) Conference.

Transcripts of the event are now available! Access the English Transcript and the Spanish Transcript.

Quick links: About the 2024 Dance Forum | Disability Access | Health Protocols | Event Details

About the 2024 Dance Forum

The Dance Forum is a time for collegiality, conversation and learning. During the 2024 Dance Forum we explored ecosystem-wide trends, other timely topics impacting our community, and connected with colleagues.

The 2024 Dance Forum speakers included:

• Candace Thompson-Zachery, Co-Executive Director at Dance/NYC, who shared findings from the State of NYC Dance 2023 Report and the Dance. Workforce. Resilience. Initiative.
• Sara Nash, Dance Director, Office of Strategy, Programs, and Engagement at the National Endowment for the Arts, and Nikki Estes, Director, Presenting and Touring at South Arts, who provided an update about ArtsHERE.
• Pamela Tatge, Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob’s Pillow, who shared an update about the National Dance Presenters Forum.
• Ashley Ferro-Murray, Program Director for the Arts at the Doris Duke Foundation, and Kellee Edusei, Executive Director of Dance/USA, who discussed trends in funding during a Fireside Chat. Explore the new Doris Duke Foundation Performing Arts Technology Lab and TheArts.ai, which was referenced during the conversation.

Disability Access

• ASL interpretation and CART services were provided.
• Accessible restrooms were located next to the event space.
• The event space included tables with room for mobility access.
• All amplified audio at the 2024 Dance Forum was recorded so that transcripts can be made publicly available following the event. Providing transcripts in English and Spanish is our way of connecting with those who cannot be there in person. We understand that this is not an all-encompassing solution, but we do hope to continue offering transcripts as one option in a varied selection of many access options.

Health Protocols

In partnership with APAP, we asked that all attendees take personal responsibility for their own health and consider the well being of others by taking appropriate measures. To protect yourself and others from spreading COVID-19, the CDC continues to recommend that you wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and is worn consistently. Learn more about the APAP|NYC Health and Safety Protocols.

2024 Dance Forum Details

When: Friday, January 12, 2024, 9am-11am ET (doors opened at 8:30am for networking and conversation)

Where: New York Hilton Midtown | 1335 Avenue of the Americas at 54th St. | Trianon Ballroom | 3rd Floor | NY, NY 10019

Cost: Free for attendees and open to all, registration required (now closed). (APAP|NYC registration was not required.)

Questions? Contact us!