Current Projects
To advocate for dance as an art form and vital component
of our culture,
To increase the capabilities of dance artists and organizations, and
To enhance the public's awareness and support for dance
Dance/USA Philadelphia is currently involved in the following
projects:
DanceBoom Planning Project in partnership with the Wilma Theater
Dance/USA Philadelphia is in the midst of a year-long planning project in
partnership with the Wilma Theater to address the future of DanceBoom. Funding
has been secured through the Nonprofit Center of LaSalle University to drive
the process forward. Planning is considered to be necessary at this time
to address audience development, resource generation and the creation of
a new and sustainable model. The process includes benchmarking best practices
on a national level, focus group research with DanceBoom audiences and analysis
of performing arts trends in Philadelphia.
Subsidized Photo Shoot Project in partnership with Dance Advance
This April, three Philadelphia companies will benefit from a subsidized
photo shoot with dance photographer Cylla Von Tiedemann. This opportunity
was offered to every Philadelphia dance artist/company on the PennPat Roster
and/or funded by Dance Advance in 2007 on a first-come first-serve basis.
A second shoot will be scheduled in September 2008.
Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference De-Briefing and
How-To Session
Nine Philadelphia dance companies were represented at the APAP Conference
in January 2008. Dance/USA Philadelphia is hosting a debriefing session
for those participants and then scheduling a subsequent "How-To Session"
for the broader dance community led by experienced participants from past
conferences. Details to be announced through our E-newsletter.
Audience Education Project in partnership with The Kimmel Center
In Januray 2007 Dance/USA Philadelphia collaborated with The Kimmel Center
on a Special Event featuring choreographer Shen Wei with Philadelphia artist
Sebastienne Mundheim, two artists who create in both the visual arts and
movement arts. We look forward to developing other programs in conjunction
with regional dance presenters to enhance audience development.
Scholarships
Scholarships for staff members or board members of dance companies with
annual budgets of $200,000 or less for educational opportunities in management,
marketing, technology, board development etc. are available on a first come
first serve basis through Dance/USA Philadelphia. If you are interested,
contact Lois Welk at loiswelk@danceusaphiladelphia.org
Private Consultations
One-on-one consultations are available by appointment with the Director
of D/USA Philadelphia to explore specific opportunities, problem-solve and
strategize.
Video Services
Dance/USA Philadelphia is preparing to launch a Video Services program that
will provide, at subsidized rates, video dubbing and transferring services.
We will have the capacity to add editing services in the future. (Projected
launch: October 2008)
Roundtables
Dance/USA Philadelphia hosts 4-6 convenings annually that bring together
special interest groups in the dance community to identify issues in the
field and options for change. Contact admin@danceusaphiladelphia for information
on upcoming Roundtables.
Task Force on the Philadelphia Dance Collection of Temple University
Library
A task force has been formed to address the status of the Philadelphia Dance
Collection at Temple University Library. We have had an initial meeting
with the Head of the Special Collections and are moving forward to advance
this initiative for change with the goal of reporting back to the community
on our progress in September 2008.