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HOW ARE WE DOING?

After nearly three years of operation, Dance/USA Philadelphia seeks to better understand the impact and value of its programs and services. Please consider taking this survey. Results and responses to this survey are anonymous. Deadline: March 10. In appreciation for your time and feedback, all respondents will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to Ernesto's 1521 Café.

COMPOSERS & CHOREOGRAPHERS: ZOOMING IN ON COLLABORATION

In the interest of fostering new collaborative relationships between composers and choreographers in the Philadelphia region, this panel discussion will focus on the commonalities and differences between artists and their processes. Panelists will discuss their experiences in regards to points of departure, finding common ground, responsibilities, agreements, and other topics. It is hoped that the event will stimulate new collaborations between choreographers and composers.The event is free but registration is required. All participants will be invited to share samples of their work with each other on a web-based platform. Access to the platform is provided with registration. Sponsored by American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter and Dance/USA Philadelphia.
March 30th at the Jeanne Ruddy Performance Garage.
Panel: 4:30-6:30pm; Reception: 6:30-7:30pm
Click here to register.

Presenters Registration open for the 2010 Dance Showcase

Come to Philadelphia April 12-13 and see 19 dance companies during the Philadelphia Dance Showcase. Click here for details. For assistance with your travel arrangements, or for more information, please contact us at 215-922-5970 or admin@danceusaphiladelphia.org.

Call for jumpers

Anyone (dancer or not...) interested in performing in Body Cartography's "Jump" as part of Philadelphia Dance Projects' SCUBA presentations Friday March 19 at 7:30Pm and Sat. March 20 at 2:30PM - Please contact info@philadanceprojects.org, 215.546.2552. There will be rehearsals Wed- Fri March 17-19. No pay - just exhilirating fun.

FCC ADOPTS RULE TO BAN WIRELESS MICROPHONES FROM 700 MHz BAND

On January 15, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to ban wireless microphones (including wireless headsets used backstage) from the 700 MHz band of the broadcast spectrum. Wireless microphone users have until June 12, 2010 to vacate this area of the spectrum, which will be used by AT&T, Verizon and public safety First Responders. To comply with the latest FCC rulemaking, dance companies should: Identify the 700 MHz wireless audio equipment owned by the dance organization; Contact the manufacturer of the 700 MHz audio equipment to see if the audio devices can been re-banded or if the manufacturer is offering any rebates to replace the equipment; Cease operation immediately if your organization is contacted by the FCC for causing interference.

One-of-a-kind Dance With Camera show at the ICA

Read Lisa Kraus's article from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

An Interactive Think-Jam for Increasing Arts Attendance

What do ordinary Philadelphians really think about arts & culture, and what would get them to participate more often? View Maureen Craig's presentation to hear in consumers' own words what excites them, bores them, amuses them, confuses them, teaches them, frustrates them and inspires them.

Critical Elements in Nonprofit Financial Statements

Critical Elements in Nonprofit Financial Statements, the third in a series of webinars, is now available for download. Follow this link here. Password: metlife (one word, lowercase)
Available through the Nonprofit Finance Fund, this free, timely, practical webinar is a back-to-basics approach to reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements to increase the comfort of nonprofit managers and board members. Learn to balance your organization’s mission with its financial realities.

New Report Available on the Convergence of Five Trends that will Reshape the Social Sector

La Piana Consulting announces the release of a new report as part of its NonprofitNext initiative. The report, Convergence: How Five Trends Will Reshape the Social Sector, was funded by the James Irvine Foundation.
Read the new report, watch a video, or listen to a podcast.

Fractured atlas to develop open source ticketing software with support from Mellon and Duke

National non-profit organization, Fractured Atlas, has announced plans to build ATHENA, an open-source software platform for the cultural sector, with a ticketing software application called ATHENA Tix as its initial component. ATHENA Tix is the first piece of the ATHENA project, Fractured Atlas' ambitious plan to develop an integrated open source software plaform for the cultural sector. ATHENA – which is an acronym for Advanced Technology Hub and Extensible Nexus for the Arts – will ultimately include applications related to constituent relationship management (CRM), non-profit accounting, student records management, donor relations, and more. Full information on ATHENA Tix is available at http://athena.fracturedatlas.org

Research into Action: Pathways to New Opportunities

This report, the most recent research from the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, offers specific insights into how the Philadelphia region's diverse population engages with the arts. Read Report...

Dance News Updates

For current articles, reviews, and more check out www.philly.com.

Getting beyond Breakeven

This new report, recently released by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the William Penn Foundation, reviews the capitalization needs and challenges of Philadelphia-area arts and culture organizations. Whether you are an individual artist or are associated with a small company, this educational and informative report will help you rethink the paradigm of "breaking-even."

THE ADVANCE PLANNING CALENDAR

Dance/USA Philadelphia Advance Planning Calendar is a tool to help us avoid, not all conflicts, but hopefully, the disastrous ones. This tool is designed for producing dance companies and presenters. List tentative dates as well as confirmed dates for future performances, anniversaries, festivals and fundraising events. The information is for internal use only; not for the general public.
To request access: email or call 215-922-5970.