Dear BDA Community, This past week, Mass Cultural Council released its 2024 Cultural Asset Inventory, which contains some shocking data about dancers–namely, that dancers’ & choreographers’ individual annual median income is only $7,074. Of all the creatives in Massachusetts across all artistic disciplines, dancers earn the least. Dancers deserve so much more, and that’s exactly what … Continued
Dear BDA Community, It’s the first official day of Spring! It’s so lovely to experience longer and warmer days. I, for one, cannot wait until the weather is nice enough for performances to happen outdoors again! Last year, we co-hosted a series of outdoor workshops in partnership with the Esplanade Association and we have been … Continued
Hello BDA Community, This past week I had the pleasure of discussing fiscal sponsorship with a group of local choreographers who are a part of aMaSSiT, a program that helps dancemakers evolve then present new pieces. Choreographing new work requires a significant amount of time, effort, and cost, and fiscal sponsorship is a great way … Continued
Dear BDA Community, Happy Tuesday and happy March! It’s Women’s History Month and we are so fortunate to have so many powerful female voices in dance. I want to take a moment to acknowledge all the women that have been making an impact in the Boston dance community, many of which have been a … Continued
Dear BDA Community, During Black History month celebrations from Cambridge to Boston this past weekend, I witnessed the power of dance to bring us together, lift us up, and move us forward. Dance carries so many messages of hope and resistance that we need more than ever these days. Against the backdrop of so much … Continued
Dear BDA Community, I hope you’ve been able to stay grounded in these windy and turbulent days. As we approach the end of the month, I’d like to take a moment to highlight that in addition to being Black History Month, February is also Heart Health Month. For dancers and non-dancers alike, it’s important to … Continued
Dear BDA Community, I hope you had a restful weekend and energizing start of your week. Whether you saw the Kendrick Lamar halftime show live or after the fact online, you probably know that the performance was filled with symbolism and insights on American history. Making nods to the history of entertainment in the USA and all … Continued
Dear BDA Community, Happy Black History Month! During this important time of the year, BDA has a couple of related fun facts to share about some pioneering African-American members of our dance community. Did you know that BDA’s Dance Champion Award, which honors local dance leaders over the age of 60 whose body of work … Continued
Dear BDA Community, With the Lunar New Year this week and the beginning of the year of the snake, I’m drawn to reflecting on the wisdom, elegance and renewal that the snake symbolizes in some Asian cultures. At BDA we’re all about sharing long developed wisdom with the community and continuously learning as our dance … Continued
Hello BDA Community, I hope MLK Day allowed you some time to reflect on the ideals of freedom, equity and access for all. May we all find ways to uphold and celebrate these values through dance and all that we do in 2025! Reflecting on 2024, two ways that BDA contributed to access & equity … Continued