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2023 Virtual Conference Programming

Dance/USA 2023 virtual Conference programming is coming this fall! Premiering on Wednesday, October 18, the Dance/USA 2023 Virtual Conference: Extend is an exciting new slate of virtual programming that is an extension of our national Conference, which took place this past June in Atlanta, Georgia.  

We invite creative workers to learn, connect, and grow with us virtually! Virtual Conference: Extend programming will include new sessions featuring leaders in the dance ecosystem sharing insights and actionable lessons on fieldwide trends and topics as well as rousing keynote speeches from the Conference in Atlanta. Registration opens on September 19, 2023

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2023 Conference Grounding Keynote Speaker Christal Brown's memorable and inspiring address will be included in the Virtual Conference: Extend programming. Pictured: Christal is standing onstage next to a podium and in front of a screen displaying an ASL interpreter, facing the audience. She is wearing a white, blue, red, and yellow print outfit. Photo by Shoccara Marcus

About the Dance/USA 2023 National Conference
Dance/USA presented the 2023 Conference June 13-16 in Atlanta, Georgia. The theme of the Conference was EMERGE | BECOME | MOVE; the convening offered strategic, values-based, energizing, visionary ideas that spoke to the needs of the dance ecosystem. Explore the 2023 Conference sessions and speakers and learn about the dance leaders who were honored at the convening. 

Save the Date for the Dance/USA 2025 Conference!

Mark your calendars for the Dance/USA 2025 Conference, June 17-20 in Chicago, Illinois! Connect with your colleagues during timely sessions, member meetings, celebrations of leaders in the field, performances, and more.  At the 2025 Conference, you will:

  • Hear from leaders from across the dance ecosystem. Participate in engaging and illuminating panels and workshops that will help prepare you for a brighter, more resilient future.
  • Grow your skillset. Address shared problems and leave with practical tips and innovative ideas that will help advance your work. 
  • Expand your professional network. Connect with your peers and build new professional relationships. The Dance/USA Conference attracts a broad range of creative workers and dance professionals including independent artists, dance presenters, agents and artist representatives, education and service providers, executive directors, artistic directors, company managers, fundraisers, development and marketing staff, and more.
"I was blown away by the depth of the conversations." - Past Conference Attendee
“It's like a summer intensive for your job.” - Past Conference Attendee
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2023 Conference Keynote Speaker Christal Brown interacts with Conference attendees. Photo by Shoccara Marcus
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The Dance/USA 2023 Award Recipients (l-r): Douglas Scott, Judy Tyrus, Nena Gilreath, Waverly T. Lucas II, Virginia Johnson. Photo: Shoccara Marcus
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Three Conference attendees sit side by side participating in a breakout session. Photo by Shoccara Marcus
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Three Conference attendees stand facing each other, talking and smiling. Photo: BEND Productions
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A panel of four Conference speakers sits on a stage in a semi circle in front of a dark background. Photo: BEND Productions
“It galvanizes the dance community.” - Past Conference Attendee

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gain unparalleled access and virtual exposure to the professional dance field’s artists, managers, representatives, and service providers by sponsoring Dance/USA today. For more information, contact the Dance/USA Development Team.

Press Opportunities

Interested in obtaining a press pass to the Dance/USA Conference? Contact our Leadership & Learning Department to learn more about the opportunity.

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2023 Conference Platinum Sponsor
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2023 Conference Silver Sponsor
Center for Business and Management of the Arts Claremont Graduate University
Grounding Keynote Sessions Bronze Sponsor
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