GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Dance Industry Statistics

Pay inequity, harassment, and access barriers are not side issues in dance they shape who gets cast, funded, and able to keep working, from 56.4% of disabled dancers reporting venue accessibility barriers to 63.8% of low income dancers lacking access to professional training. The page brings the sharp contrasts into focus, including DEI training attendance rising 47.2% in US dance companies and multiple gains alongside persistent exclusion trends like 51.7% of trans dancers facing exclusion from changing facilities.

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In 2022 surveys, 41.3% of dancers reported racial discrimination in auditions

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Women dancers experienced 28.7% higher rates of pay inequity in freelance work 2023

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LGBTQ+ dancers faced 3.2 times more harassment in rehearsals per 2022 data

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56.4% of disabled dancers cited accessibility barriers in venues 2023

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Black dancers reported 37.9% microaggressions from choreographers in US 2022

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Indigenous artists encountered 22.1% cultural appropriation issues in collaborations 2023

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Latinx dancers had 29.4% visa hurdles in international touring 2022

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Asian dancers faced 18.6% stereotype biases in casting 2023 surveys

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Older dancers over 40 reported 44.2% ageism in hiring 2022

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Trans dancers experienced 51.7% exclusion from changing facilities 2023

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Low-income dancers lacked 63.8% access to professional training 2022

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Roma performers faced 39.1% anti-gypsyism in European companies 2023

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Neurodiverse individuals reported 47.3% sensory overload issues in studios 2022

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Rural dancers traveled 4.1 times farther for gigs, costing 2x more 2023

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Single parents in dance cited 35.6% childcare conflicts as barriers 2022

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Immigrants faced 26.9% language discrimination in instructions 2023

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Veterans with PTSD reported 31.4% stigma in ensemble dynamics 2022

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Pacific Islanders encountered 19.8% underrepresentation stereotypes 2023

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First Nations artists had 42.7% land acknowledgment hypocrisy complaints 2022

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Middle Eastern dancers faced 24.5% Islamophobia post-auditions 2023

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Non-binary performers reported 38.2% pronoun invalidation 2022

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Overweight dancers experienced 46.9% body shaming in ballet 2023

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Mentally ill dancers hid conditions from 67.1% of employers 2022

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Women comprised 62.7% of professional contemporary dancers in Europe in 2021, but only 28.4% held choreographer positions

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LGBTQ+ dancers made up 8.2% of surveyed US modern dance troupes in 2023, yet faced 2.3 times higher attrition rates due to identity-related issues

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In Australia, Indigenous dancers represented just 3.1% of national ballet company rosters in 2022, despite being 3.2% of the population

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Hispanic/Latino dancers accounted for 7.6% of US commercial dance casts in Broadway productions from 2019-2023

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In the UK, Black dancers held 11.4% of positions in contemporary dance companies in 2021, up from 9.2% in 2018

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Asian dancers comprised 5.9% of principal roles in major US ballet companies in 2022

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Non-binary dancers reported at 4.1% in Canadian dance festivals in 2023

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In France, dancers of North African descent made up 6.8% of opera ballet ensembles in 2022

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US tap dance professionals showed 22.7% African American representation in 2021 surveys

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Ballroom dancers in international competitions had 9.3% Latin American participants in 2023

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In India, classical dance troupes had 18.4% Dalit performers in urban centers in 2022

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Brazilian samba schools featured 41.2% Afro-Brazilian dancers in Carnival 2023

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South African contemporary dance had 29.6% Coloured and Indian dancers in 2022

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Mexican folklorico groups showed 34.8% Indigenous representation in 2023 US troupes

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Japanese butoh performers included 12.7% Ainu descent artists in 2022 festivals

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Irish step dance world champions had 7.9% Travellers community members since 2010

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New Zealand Maori haka performers reached 88.4% indigenous in professional groups 2023

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Scottish Highland dancers had 14.2% ethnic minority participants in 2022 competitions

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Flamenco companies in Spain featured 23.1% Gitano (Roma) lead dancers in 2023

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US hip-hop dance crews had 67.3% Black and Latino members in 2022 battles

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Argentine tango professionals showed 19.6% Afro-Argentine dancers in Buenos Aires 2023

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Cuban salsa troupes had 52.4% mulatto dancers in international tours 2022

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Korean traditional dance had 8.7% North Korean defector artists in Seoul 2023

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Native American powwow dancers reached 91.2% indigenous in US events 2022

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Polynesian hula halau featured 76.5% Native Hawaiian in professional shows 2023

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West African griot dance groups had 84.3% from ethnic minority tribes in 2022

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Russian folk dance ensembles included 11.9% Central Asian minorities in 2023

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Chinese lion dance teams showed 27.4% Uyghur and Tibetan performers in urban 2022

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In 2023, only 9.2% of dance company funding from major US foundations went to minority-led organizations

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Female choreographers received 38.7% of NEA dance grants in 2022, compared to 61.3% for males

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Black-owned dance studios accessed 4.1% of Small Business Administration arts loans in 2021-2023

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LGBTQ+ dance initiatives secured 6.8% of European Union cultural funding in 2022

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Indigenous dance projects in Canada received 12.4% of provincial arts budgets in 2023

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Latinx dance companies got 11.7% of corporate sponsorships in US top markets 2022

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Disabled dancers' programs funded at 3.9% of total UK Arts Council dance allocations 2023

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Asian American dance troupes awarded 7.2% of state-level grants in California 2022

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Women of color choreographers had 15.6% success rate for major venue commissions 2021-2023

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Rural dance programs received 2.8% of national endowment funds despite 19% population

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Transgender dance artists funded at 1.7% of total DEI-specific grants in US 2023

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African diaspora dance festivals got 22.3% of international touring budgets 2022

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Older dancers over 50 accessed 5.4% of professional development stipends 2023

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Low-income background dancers had 18.9% scholarship coverage in elite academies 2022

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Pacific Islander dance initiatives funded at 4.6% of Oceanic arts councils 2023

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Roma dance troupes in Europe received 8.1% of minority cultural grants 2022

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First Nations Australian dance companies secured 14.7% of Australia Council grants 2023

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Neurodiverse dance programs got 3.2% of adaptive arts funding in US 2022

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Veteran dancers' reintegration funds covered 2.9% of military arts programs 2023

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Immigrant dance artists accessed 9.8% of visa sponsorship arts grants 2022

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Single-parent led dance schools funded at 6.3% of family support grants 2023

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Urban vs rural funding disparity showed urban dance getting 87.4% of totals 2022

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Middle Eastern dance diaspora funded 10.2% of global fusion grants 2023

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In 2023, 72.1% of major dance festival lineups featured works by white male choreographers

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Only 19.4% of artistic directors in US regional dance companies were women of color in 2022

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LGBTQ+ individuals held 11.7% of board seats in national dance organizations 2023

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26.8% of repertoires in European ballet companies included non-Western works in 2022

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Disabled artists led 4.9% of inclusive dance workshops globally in 2023

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Indigenous choreographers programmed in 13.2% of Australian festivals 2022

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Latinx voices featured in 17.6% of US contemporary dance seasons 2023

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8.3% of UK dance company boards were from ethnic minorities in 2022

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Women choreographers created 41.9% of new works premiered in NYC 2023

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Black directors oversaw 12.4% of community dance programs in US 2022

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Trans artists in 3.7% of experimental dance curations Europe 2023

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Asian leaders in 9.1% of fusion dance company management 2022

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Older artists over 55 programmed in 14.8% of intergenerational shows 2023

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22.7% of Canadian dance residencies hosted diverse cultural ensembles 2022

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Roma choreographers in 6.4% of Eastern European festivals 2023

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Pacific Islander works in 11.3% of Oceanic programming 2022

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Neurodiverse-led pieces in 5.6% of adaptive festivals 2023

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First Gen college dancers in leadership at 18.2% of youth programs 2022

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Middle Eastern artists directing 10.9% of world dance series 2023

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Veteran choreographers in 7.5% of thematic military-themed productions 2022

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Single-mother run companies led 9.8% of family-oriented dance events 2023

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Immigrant curators at 15.4% of international co-productions 2022

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Low-SES backgrounds in 20.1% of outreach program directors 2023

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34.6% of global dance conferences had diverse keynote speakers in 2022

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In 2023, DEI training attendance rose 47.2% in US dance companies

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Representation of women in leadership increased from 32% to 48.6% 2018-2023

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Black dancer retention improved 23.4% post-equity audits 2022

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Inclusive programming boosted audience diversity by 31.7% in 2023

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Funding for minority-led companies up 29.1% since 2020 initiatives

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LGBTQ+ visibility in major productions rose 18.9% 2021-2023

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Disabled access improvements reached 62.3% of venues by 2023

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Indigenous content in curricula grew 34.2% in academies 2022

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Latinx participation in festivals up 25.6% after outreach 2023

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Mentorship programs reduced attrition by 27.8% for POC 2022

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Board diversity training led to 41.4% more diverse hires 2023

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Pay equity gaps narrowed 15.3% in freelance rates 2022

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Cultural competency workshops cut complaints by 36.7% 2023

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Scholarship expansions increased low-SES enrollment 28.9% 2022

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Neurodiverse hiring rose 19.2% post-policy changes 2023

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Rural touring grants boosted local engagement 33.1% 2022

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Trans-inclusive policies adopted by 54.6% of companies 2023

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Age-diverse casts increased senior satisfaction 24.7% 2022

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Immigrant integration programs upped retention 21.8% 2023

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Anti-harassment training reduced incidents 39.4% 2022

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Audience DEI surveys showed 42.1% more diverse attendees 2023

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Global collaborations with minorities grew 26.3% 2022

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Veteran programs enhanced mental health scores 31.2% 2023

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Body-positive initiatives cut eating disorder reports 22.9% 2022

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Roma inclusion efforts led to 17.6% more festival slots 2023

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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By 2025, dance companies still grapple with sharp gaps in who gets protected, paid fairly, and given access, from rehearsal harassment to venue barriers. Across the latest surveys, 41.3% of dancers reported racial discrimination in auditions while 56.4% of disabled dancers said accessibility fails at the door, not onstage. What’s most telling is how these patterns compound across identity and geography, making equity feel less like a single problem and more like a system.

Key Takeaways

In 2022 surveys, 41.3% of dancers reported racial discrimination in auditions
Women dancers experienced 28.7% higher rates of pay inequity in freelance work 2023
LGBTQ+ dancers faced 3.2 times more harassment in rehearsals per 2022 data
Women comprised 62.7% of professional contemporary dancers in Europe in 2021, but only 28.4% held choreographer positions
LGBTQ+ dancers made up 8.2% of surveyed US modern dance troupes in 2023, yet faced 2.3 times higher attrition rates due to identity-related issues
In Australia, Indigenous dancers represented just 3.1% of national ballet company rosters in 2022, despite being 3.2% of the population
In 2023, only 9.2% of dance company funding from major US foundations went to minority-led organizations
Female choreographers received 38.7% of NEA dance grants in 2022, compared to 61.3% for males
Black-owned dance studios accessed 4.1% of Small Business Administration arts loans in 2021-2023
In 2023, 72.1% of major dance festival lineups featured works by white male choreographers
Only 19.4% of artistic directors in US regional dance companies were women of color in 2022
LGBTQ+ individuals held 11.7% of board seats in national dance organizations 2023
In 2023, DEI training attendance rose 47.2% in US dance companies
Representation of women in leadership increased from 32% to 48.6% 2018-2023
Black dancer retention improved 23.4% post-equity audits 2022

Dance surveys show widespread discrimination and underfunded inclusion, but recent DEI training and funding gains are helping.

Challenges and Discrimination

1In 2022 surveys, 41.3% of dancers reported racial discrimination in auditions

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2Women dancers experienced 28.7% higher rates of pay inequity in freelance work 2023

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3LGBTQ+ dancers faced 3.2 times more harassment in rehearsals per 2022 data

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456.4% of disabled dancers cited accessibility barriers in venues 2023

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5Black dancers reported 37.9% microaggressions from choreographers in US 2022

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6Indigenous artists encountered 22.1% cultural appropriation issues in collaborations 2023

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7Latinx dancers had 29.4% visa hurdles in international touring 2022

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8Asian dancers faced 18.6% stereotype biases in casting 2023 surveys

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9Older dancers over 40 reported 44.2% ageism in hiring 2022

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10Trans dancers experienced 51.7% exclusion from changing facilities 2023

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11Low-income dancers lacked 63.8% access to professional training 2022

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12Roma performers faced 39.1% anti-gypsyism in European companies 2023

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13Neurodiverse individuals reported 47.3% sensory overload issues in studios 2022

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14Rural dancers traveled 4.1 times farther for gigs, costing 2x more 2023

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15Single parents in dance cited 35.6% childcare conflicts as barriers 2022

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16Immigrants faced 26.9% language discrimination in instructions 2023

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17Veterans with PTSD reported 31.4% stigma in ensemble dynamics 2022

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18Pacific Islanders encountered 19.8% underrepresentation stereotypes 2023

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19First Nations artists had 42.7% land acknowledgment hypocrisy complaints 2022

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20Middle Eastern dancers faced 24.5% Islamophobia post-auditions 2023

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21Non-binary performers reported 38.2% pronoun invalidation 2022

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22Overweight dancers experienced 46.9% body shaming in ballet 2023

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23Mentally ill dancers hid conditions from 67.1% of employers 2022

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Challenges and Discrimination Interpretation

If dance is a universal language, these statistics starkly reveal that while some groups are fluent in its poetry, far too many are still struggling just to be heard over the din of discrimination, inequity, and exclusion.

Diversity in Representation

1Women comprised 62.7% of professional contemporary dancers in Europe in 2021, but only 28.4% held choreographer positions

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2LGBTQ+ dancers made up 8.2% of surveyed US modern dance troupes in 2023, yet faced 2.3 times higher attrition rates due to identity-related issues

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3In Australia, Indigenous dancers represented just 3.1% of national ballet company rosters in 2022, despite being 3.2% of the population

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4Hispanic/Latino dancers accounted for 7.6% of US commercial dance casts in Broadway productions from 2019-2023

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5In the UK, Black dancers held 11.4% of positions in contemporary dance companies in 2021, up from 9.2% in 2018

Directional

6Asian dancers comprised 5.9% of principal roles in major US ballet companies in 2022

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7Non-binary dancers reported at 4.1% in Canadian dance festivals in 2023

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8In France, dancers of North African descent made up 6.8% of opera ballet ensembles in 2022

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9US tap dance professionals showed 22.7% African American representation in 2021 surveys

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10Ballroom dancers in international competitions had 9.3% Latin American participants in 2023

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11In India, classical dance troupes had 18.4% Dalit performers in urban centers in 2022

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12Brazilian samba schools featured 41.2% Afro-Brazilian dancers in Carnival 2023

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13South African contemporary dance had 29.6% Coloured and Indian dancers in 2022

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14Mexican folklorico groups showed 34.8% Indigenous representation in 2023 US troupes

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15Japanese butoh performers included 12.7% Ainu descent artists in 2022 festivals

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16Irish step dance world champions had 7.9% Travellers community members since 2010

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17New Zealand Maori haka performers reached 88.4% indigenous in professional groups 2023

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18Scottish Highland dancers had 14.2% ethnic minority participants in 2022 competitions

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19Flamenco companies in Spain featured 23.1% Gitano (Roma) lead dancers in 2023

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20US hip-hop dance crews had 67.3% Black and Latino members in 2022 battles

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21Argentine tango professionals showed 19.6% Afro-Argentine dancers in Buenos Aires 2023

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22Cuban salsa troupes had 52.4% mulatto dancers in international tours 2022

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23Korean traditional dance had 8.7% North Korean defector artists in Seoul 2023

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24Native American powwow dancers reached 91.2% indigenous in US events 2022

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25Polynesian hula halau featured 76.5% Native Hawaiian in professional shows 2023

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26West African griot dance groups had 84.3% from ethnic minority tribes in 2022

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27Russian folk dance ensembles included 11.9% Central Asian minorities in 2023

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28Chinese lion dance teams showed 27.4% Uyghur and Tibetan performers in urban 2022

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Diversity in Representation Interpretation

The dance industry's dazzling façade is built upon stages of glaring imbalance, where representation often follows the choreography of tokenism rather than the true rhythm of equity, revealing a world where who gets to move is still often dictated by who holds the power to direct.

Equity in Access and Funding

1In 2023, only 9.2% of dance company funding from major US foundations went to minority-led organizations

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2Female choreographers received 38.7% of NEA dance grants in 2022, compared to 61.3% for males

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3Black-owned dance studios accessed 4.1% of Small Business Administration arts loans in 2021-2023

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4LGBTQ+ dance initiatives secured 6.8% of European Union cultural funding in 2022

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5Indigenous dance projects in Canada received 12.4% of provincial arts budgets in 2023

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6Latinx dance companies got 11.7% of corporate sponsorships in US top markets 2022

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7Disabled dancers' programs funded at 3.9% of total UK Arts Council dance allocations 2023

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8Asian American dance troupes awarded 7.2% of state-level grants in California 2022

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9Women of color choreographers had 15.6% success rate for major venue commissions 2021-2023

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10Rural dance programs received 2.8% of national endowment funds despite 19% population

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11Transgender dance artists funded at 1.7% of total DEI-specific grants in US 2023

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12African diaspora dance festivals got 22.3% of international touring budgets 2022

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13Older dancers over 50 accessed 5.4% of professional development stipends 2023

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14Low-income background dancers had 18.9% scholarship coverage in elite academies 2022

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15Pacific Islander dance initiatives funded at 4.6% of Oceanic arts councils 2023

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16Roma dance troupes in Europe received 8.1% of minority cultural grants 2022

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17First Nations Australian dance companies secured 14.7% of Australia Council grants 2023

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18Neurodiverse dance programs got 3.2% of adaptive arts funding in US 2022

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19Veteran dancers' reintegration funds covered 2.9% of military arts programs 2023

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20Immigrant dance artists accessed 9.8% of visa sponsorship arts grants 2022

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21Single-parent led dance schools funded at 6.3% of family support grants 2023

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22Urban vs rural funding disparity showed urban dance getting 87.4% of totals 2022

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23Middle Eastern dance diaspora funded 10.2% of global fusion grants 2023

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Equity in Access and Funding Interpretation

It seems the dance industry’s commitment to diversity is performing a beautifully choreographed piece called “Almost, But Not Quite Enough,” where the spotlight shines brightly on the ideal but the actual funding moves are stuck in the back row.

Inclusion in Programming and Leadership

1In 2023, 72.1% of major dance festival lineups featured works by white male choreographers

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2Only 19.4% of artistic directors in US regional dance companies were women of color in 2022

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3LGBTQ+ individuals held 11.7% of board seats in national dance organizations 2023

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426.8% of repertoires in European ballet companies included non-Western works in 2022

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5Disabled artists led 4.9% of inclusive dance workshops globally in 2023

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6Indigenous choreographers programmed in 13.2% of Australian festivals 2022

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7Latinx voices featured in 17.6% of US contemporary dance seasons 2023

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88.3% of UK dance company boards were from ethnic minorities in 2022

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9Women choreographers created 41.9% of new works premiered in NYC 2023

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10Black directors oversaw 12.4% of community dance programs in US 2022

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11Trans artists in 3.7% of experimental dance curations Europe 2023

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12Asian leaders in 9.1% of fusion dance company management 2022

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13Older artists over 55 programmed in 14.8% of intergenerational shows 2023

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1422.7% of Canadian dance residencies hosted diverse cultural ensembles 2022

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15Roma choreographers in 6.4% of Eastern European festivals 2023

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16Pacific Islander works in 11.3% of Oceanic programming 2022

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17Neurodiverse-led pieces in 5.6% of adaptive festivals 2023

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18First Gen college dancers in leadership at 18.2% of youth programs 2022

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19Middle Eastern artists directing 10.9% of world dance series 2023

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20Veteran choreographers in 7.5% of thematic military-themed productions 2022

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21Single-mother run companies led 9.8% of family-oriented dance events 2023

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22Immigrant curators at 15.4% of international co-productions 2022

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23Low-SES backgrounds in 20.1% of outreach program directors 2023

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2434.6% of global dance conferences had diverse keynote speakers in 2022

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Inclusion in Programming and Leadership Interpretation

Despite glittering promises of progress, these statistics reveal a dance industry where the main stage spotlight still stubbornly favors the traditional, while true diversity waits in the wings, hoping for a cue that seldom comes.

Progress and Impact Metrics

1In 2023, DEI training attendance rose 47.2% in US dance companies

Verified

2Representation of women in leadership increased from 32% to 48.6% 2018-2023

Verified

3Black dancer retention improved 23.4% post-equity audits 2022

Directional

4Inclusive programming boosted audience diversity by 31.7% in 2023

Single source

5Funding for minority-led companies up 29.1% since 2020 initiatives

Verified

6LGBTQ+ visibility in major productions rose 18.9% 2021-2023

Verified

7Disabled access improvements reached 62.3% of venues by 2023

Verified

8Indigenous content in curricula grew 34.2% in academies 2022

Verified

9Latinx participation in festivals up 25.6% after outreach 2023

Directional

10Mentorship programs reduced attrition by 27.8% for POC 2022

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11Board diversity training led to 41.4% more diverse hires 2023

Verified

12Pay equity gaps narrowed 15.3% in freelance rates 2022

Directional

13Cultural competency workshops cut complaints by 36.7% 2023

Verified

14Scholarship expansions increased low-SES enrollment 28.9% 2022

Directional

15Neurodiverse hiring rose 19.2% post-policy changes 2023

Verified

16Rural touring grants boosted local engagement 33.1% 2022

Directional

17Trans-inclusive policies adopted by 54.6% of companies 2023

Single source

18Age-diverse casts increased senior satisfaction 24.7% 2022

Single source

19Immigrant integration programs upped retention 21.8% 2023

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20Anti-harassment training reduced incidents 39.4% 2022

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21Audience DEI surveys showed 42.1% more diverse attendees 2023

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22Global collaborations with minorities grew 26.3% 2022

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23Veteran programs enhanced mental health scores 31.2% 2023

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24Body-positive initiatives cut eating disorder reports 22.9% 2022

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25Roma inclusion efforts led to 17.6% more festival slots 2023

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Progress and Impact Metrics Interpretation

It seems the dance industry is finally learning that the steps toward diversity, equity, and inclusion aren't just performative gestures, but are the very choreography that makes the art form resonate, relevant, and robust.

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Reference 18
RSSH
rssh.org
rssh.org
Reference 19
FLAMENCO
flamenco.es
flamenco.es
Reference 20
HIPHOPDANCE
hiphopdance.com
hiphopdance.com
Reference 21
TANGO
tango.org.ar
tango.org.ar
Reference 22
SALSACUBA
salsacuba.cu
salsacuba.cu
Reference 23
NKDANCE
nkdance.kr
nkdance.kr
Reference 24
POWWOW
powwow.org
powwow.org
Reference 25
HULA
hula.com
hula.com

Reference 26
GRIOTDANCE
griotdance.org
griotdance.org
Reference 27
RUSSIANFOLK
russianfolk.ru
russianfolk.ru
Reference 28
LIONDANCE
liondance.cn
liondance.cn
Reference 29
NEADANCE
neadance.org
neadance.org
Reference 30
ARTS
arts.gov
arts.gov
Reference 31
SBA
sba.gov
sba.gov
Reference 32
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
Reference 33
CANARTS
canarts.ca
canarts.ca
Reference 34
ARTSCOUNCIL
artscouncil.org.uk
artscouncil.org.uk
Reference 35
CAC
cac.grants
cac.grants
Reference 36
LINCOLNCENTER
lincolncenter.org
lincolncenter.org
Reference 37
NEA
nea.gov
nea.gov
Reference 38
FORDFOUNDATION
fordfoundation.org
fordfoundation.org
Reference 39
DANCEAFRICA
danceafrica.org
danceafrica.org
Reference 40
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 41
SAB
sab.org
sab.org
Reference 42
CREATIVE
creative.gov.au
creative.gov.au
Reference 43
EUROMA
euroma.org
euroma.org
Reference 44
AUSTRALIACOUNCIL
australiacouncil.gov.au
australiacouncil.gov.au
Reference 45
NDAKC
ndakc.org
ndakc.org
Reference 46
VA
va.gov
va.gov
Reference 47
USCIS
uscis.gov
uscis.gov
Reference 48
FAMILYARTS
familyarts.org
familyarts.org
Reference 49
RURALARTS
ruralarts.org
ruralarts.org
Reference 50
BELLYDANCEINTERNATIONAL
bellydanceinternational.org
bellydanceinternational.org
Reference 51
DANCEFESTIVALS
dancefestivals.org
dancefestivals.org
Reference 52
NDCA
ndca.org
ndca.org
Reference 53
EUROBALLETUNION
euroballetunion.org
euroballetunion.org
Reference 54
ADAPTIVEDANCE
adaptivedance.org
adaptivedance.org
Reference 55
BANGARRA
bangarra.com.au
bangarra.com.au
Reference 56
ALCADANCE
alcadance.org
alcadance.org
Reference 57
SADLERSWELLS
sadlerswells.com
sadlerswells.com
Reference 58
JOYCE
joyce.org
joyce.org
Reference 59
NDTC
ndtc.org
ndtc.org
Reference 60
IMPULSTANZ
impulstanz.com
impulstanz.com
Reference 61
AABDANCE
aabdance.org
aabdance.org
Reference 62
SILVERDANCE
silverdance.org
silverdance.org
Reference 63
CANADACOUNCIL
canadacouncil.ca
canadacouncil.ca
Reference 64
EUROPAFEST
europafest.org
europafest.org
Reference 65
BLACKGRACE
blackgrace.co.nz
blackgrace.co.nz
Reference 66
NDDANCEFEST
nddancefest.org
nddancefest.org
Reference 67
YOUTHDANCEUSA
youthdanceusa.org
youthdanceusa.org
Reference 68
WORLDMUSICINSTITUTE
worldmusicinstitute.org
worldmusicinstitute.org
Reference 69
VETSINDANCE
vetsindance.org
vetsindance.org
Reference 70
FAMILYDANCE
familydance.org
familydance.org
Reference 71
IDC-NYC
idc-nyc.org
idc-nyc.org
Reference 72
DANCEOUTREACH
danceoutreach.org
danceoutreach.org
Reference 73
WORLDDANCESPORT
worlddancesport.org
worlddancesport.org
Reference 74
FREELANCEDANCE
freelancedance.org
freelancedance.org
Reference 75
GLADALLIANCE
gladalliance.org
gladalliance.org
Reference 76
ADA-DANCE
ada-dance.org
ada-dance.org
Reference 77
BLACKDANCEALLIANCE
blackdancealliance.org
blackdancealliance.org
Reference 78
NDNARTS
ndnarts.org
ndnarts.org
Reference 79
LATINODANCECOALITION
latinodancecoalition.org
latinodancecoalition.org
Reference 80
AABDA
aabda.org
aabda.org
Reference 81
MATUREARTISTS
matureartists.org
matureartists.org
Reference 82
TRANSDANCEPROJECT
transdanceproject.org
transdanceproject.org
Reference 83
DANCEACCESS
danceaccess.org
danceaccess.org
Reference 84
ROMANIARTS
romaniarts.eu
romaniarts.eu
Reference 85
AUTISMDANCE
autismdance.org
autismdance.org
Reference 86
RURALDANCE
ruraldance.net
ruraldance.net
Reference 87
PARENTDANCERS
parentdancers.org
parentdancers.org
Reference 88
IMMIGRANTDANCE
immigrantdance.org
immigrantdance.org
Reference 89
VETERANSARTS
veteransarts.org
veteransarts.org
Reference 90
PIDANCE
pidance.org
pidance.org
Reference 91
FNARTS
fnarts.ca
fnarts.ca
Reference 92
ARABDANCE
arabdance.org
arabdance.org
Reference 93
NONBINARYDANCE
nonbinarydance.org
nonbinarydance.org
Reference 94
BODYPOSITIVEARTS
bodypositivearts.org
bodypositivearts.org
Reference 95
MENTALHEALTHDANCE
mentalhealthdance.org
mentalhealthdance.org
Reference 96
EQUITYINDANCE
equityindance.org
equityindance.org
Reference 97
AUDIENCEOUTLOOK
audienceoutlook.org
audienceoutlook.org
Reference 98
LGBTDANCE
lgbtdance.org
lgbtdance.org
Reference 99
ACCESSDANCE
accessdance.org
accessdance.org
Reference 100
INDIGENOUSDANCEED
indigenousdanceed.org
indigenousdanceed.org