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Initiative Timeline
 

A timeline. Graphic one text: July 2022-March 2023: Data collection period via Dance Industry Census & Roundtable Discussion SeriesA timeline. Graphic two text: April–July 2023: Data analysis period + consultation with industry stakeholders & DWR Task Force on recommended solutions for the field in response to research findings. An arrow indicates WE ARE HEREA timeline. Graphic three text: August– October 2023: State of NYC Dance Research Report writing period.A timeline. Graphic four text: November– December 2023: Report publishing + convening to present findings & recommendations.

A timeline. Graphic one text: January– June 2024: Continued promotion of findings from State of NYC Dance 2023 Report. Launch of the Our New York City Dance advocacy campaign.A timeline. Graphic two text: July– September 2024: Dance Workforce Directory in development. A timeline. Graphic three text: October– December 2024: Launch of the Dance Workforce Directory on the DWR Hub. An arrow points upward and text reads 'We Are Here'.A timeline. Graphic four text: 2025 and beyond: Continued development of resources & tools to address workforce issues including wage standards and expansion of the DWR Hub

We are now beginning analysis of the data received through the Dance Industry Census and Roundtable Discussions that will form the basis for the State of NYC Dance research report to be published in late 2023. 

With the Dance Industry Census, we received data from 1,649 individual dance workers and 398 organized entities. 

We hosted 10+ Roundtable events, where we reached 300+ dance workers and entities in the five boroughs of NYC plus three regional metropolitan areas (Jersey City, Westchester/Rockland Counties, and Long Island).

Visit the Census Data page for preliminary findings we are using to engage the community.
 

What is the Dance Industry Census?

What is the Dance Industry Census?

The Census aims to understand the size & state of the dance ecosystem in NYC.

 
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Review FAQs about the Dance Industry Census.

 
Census Data Updates

Census Data Updates

What the data we have so far reveals about our industry.

 
Informational Videos

Informational Videos

Short informational videos answering FAQs about the Dance Industry Census

 

 

Contact Us

For more information about the Dance Industry Census or the DWR Initiative, email research@dance.nyc. Please note that inquiries will be addressed within 5-7 business days.

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A dancer in a black tutu and leotard and pointe shoes stands on one leg, with the other leg extended behind the body in a straight line. One arm is raised above the head and the other extended to the back parallel to the extended leg. The school director is opposite the dancer and wears a red DTH logo t-shirt and black pants and ballet slippers. She holds the hand of the arm raised above the dancer’s head with one arm and her back arm is extended and she is smiling at the student.

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