Since 1994, Boston Dance Alliance (BDA) has been supporting the local dance ecosystem by creating shared resources and forging productive partnerships to help dance flourish in Greater Boston. BDA’s aims include increasing access to dance for diverse communities, building dance audiences, and fostering the sustainability of dance locally.
BDA’s 2026 Annual Celebration!
Join BDA for a special afternoon at the Boston Lyric Opera & Community Studios on Sunday June 28th, 2-5pm to commemorate another year of community support, partnerships, and appreciation for the incredible artists, members, staff, and supporters who keep BDA going.
Celebrate with devoted dance artists as we present the 2026 Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion award to: Peter DiMuro, Dance Complex Executive Artistic Director and Laura Young, former Boston Ballet Principal, Teacher, and Administrator. We are also proud to present the 2026 Unsung Hero Award to Lynda Rieman, BU Dance Theater Manager.
Help support BDA’s future together as we recognize the power of dance through the generations while raising funds for BDA’s mission.
BDA in the News!
Check out our press release featured in Broadway World for even more information about each of our awardees, their careers, and legacies in the Boston dance community!
Capacity Building Program
Calling all BDA Members: BDA’s 6-week Capacity Building Series is a professional development cohort designed for dancers looking to strengthen the business side of their artistic practice.
Led by arts consultant McKersin, this cohort-based experience will help dancers clarify their artistic vision, strengthen their professional materials, and develop practical strategies to navigate a sustainable career in dance.
Participants will leave with:
- A professional bio and artist statement
- An electronic press kit (EPK)
- Pricing and financial planning tools
- Tax and business knowledge for artists
- Marketing and audience engagement strategies
- A personalized 6-month career strategy
Space is limited to 8 participants and open to BDA members only. Not a member yet? Check out our membership benefits and sign up today!
🗓️ Apply by Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Help BDA Raise Dancers’ Pay! Donate Today!
Dance professionals in Massachusetts earn an average of just $7,074 a year from their creative work. Let’s raise more than awareness, let’s raise funds to support dancers’ incomes.
PRO/MOTION NEWSLETTER
Auditions, Jobs and Activism!
BDA’s weekly Pro/Motion newsletter is free! Subscribe to get news of the upcoming few weeks’ dance performances, workshops and more, plus listings of professional dance auditions and jobs.
Community Google Calendar
Check out dance performances, workshops, conversations, opportunities, and more in the Greater Boston area. You can subscribe to our Community Google Calendar here to make sure you never miss an event!