The pressure to “do something” is rising. | September Advocacy Update
As the midterm elections approach and the political climate grows more heated, the pressure to “do something” is rising.
Dance/USA champions an inclusive and equitable dance field by leading, convening, advocating, and supporting individuals and organizations. Dance/USA’s core programs are focused in the areas of engagement, advocacy, research, and preservation.
Dance/USA is moving in a new direction. Every step forward requires a weight-shift, and in several martial arts traditions, a “forward stance” is about readying the body for action. This report is a reflection of our forward stance as an organization.
As the midterm elections approach and the political climate grows more heated, the pressure to “do something” is rising.
For me, this summer for me has been an incredible opportunity to reconnect with my personal why: my community.
Haowen Wang joins artists Laurel Lawson and Peter Rockford Espiritu (Tau), and curator Michèle Steinwald to reflect on eight years of DFA.
Dance/USA is the national service organization for dance, serving a broad cross-section of the dance field. Established in 1982, Dance/USA champions an inclusive and equitable dance field by leading, convening, advocating, and supporting individuals and organizations.
