Junior Committee
Interactive Dance Media
Although this will ultimately be about dance, it all started with Arcade Fire. Recently, I downloaded Google Chrome and have been quite happy with the features. I enjoy the downloads landing pad at the base of the screen. The black and white lightening bolt pattern I've applied as my theme keeps things interesting. And my password and autofill settings are considered "Personal Stuff" which makes the…
Monday Mix Up
Last night, the Junior Committee hosted our first Monday Mix Up! Gathered together from 6:30-8:30 at Forum in Union Square, our guests had the chance to mingle with arts leaders from Student Advocates for the Arts and Emerging Leaders of New York Arts. With an extended happy hour, half off appetizers for the first 10 to arrive, and conveniently located super close to the plethora of Union Square trains,…
Video - Bessie Schönberg: How to Look at Dance
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2011 has wrapped meaning summer is sadly officially over. Not to fret for Jacob's Pillow continues to deliver stunning dance clips and insightful interviews on their YouTube channel. Here's a pick for the day and be sure to subscribe to follow Jacob's Pillow's future video posts. [youtube=http://youtu.be/DaAI6uyUn0Y]…
Video - Misty Copeland: A Day In The Life
Check out this video documenting a day in the life of Misty Copeland.…
Thank you for participating in our research.
Hello, Dance Community: Thank you. Over a thousand Dance/NYC constituents in the Junior Committee's peer group (ages 21-35) have answered our call to action: to be counted. Others of you have spread the word for us. You have inspired us with your messages of encouragement. You have re-energized us with your enthusiasm for this research. You have emailed, tweeted, posted, and discussed. You have…
Dance Workforce Census: The Profile of a Census Taker
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAMx-_p4dfA] Whether you are new to the city or a seasoned veteran of this concrete jungle, as a dance enthusiast you know that it takes a unique individual to be part of the dance community in New York City. So, looking at the Junior Committee's first major research initiative, a “Dance Workforce Census: Earnings Among Individuals, Ages 21-35," who is eligible?…
THE CENSUS IS COMING.
Here's the skinny and if you'd like to help in any way, e-mail jcommresearch@dancenyc.org and let us know! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=362K73Iegcc&rel=0] JComm’s Benn Rasmussen and Julia Kelly yammer about yaks, guerrillas, and our major research initiative—a Dance Workforce Census—with Tim Cynova and Sydney Skybetter of SkyNova:15. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/user/skynova15&rel=0] Are…
[Member Blog] Erica: True Life - Inside a JComm Meeting
What exactly happens at a meeting of the Junior Committee you ask? Take a look. Although we generally meet once a month at the Dance/NYC offices in SoHo, we met this month at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre headquarters on 55th Street. Here's kind of what it's like: Here, JComm members talk candidly about small group projects. Eveline and Hollis talk important business. Yasmeen looks on,…
