We are excited to announce our new research study, Shrinkage, which aims to better understand Black dancers' experiences and their hair within dance. Our research and the data we collect will aid us in creating solutions and resources to share with dance schools, companies, and our community.

We believe this study is necessary as there is a lack of analysis on the topic, as the experiences of Black dancers are often overlooked. Considering how traditional—and often, rigid —the world of ballet and dance, in general, can be, Black dancers' experiences deserve to be examined. 

The research will help us create policies and resources to improve how dance and the dance institution interact with Black hair.

We couldn’t be more thrilled to be starting the survey phase of Shrinkage and hope that you will join us as a participant and share it with your community.

We need your help to reach as many Black dancers as possible to ensure the strength and accuracy of our research!

This survey on average takes 20 minutes to complete.

Join the movement!

Take the Shrinkage survey today!

About Black Dance Change Makers:

Founded in 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic and racial uprising, a weekly online Zoom call became a heart cry for the Black community that turned into an unstoppable momentum.
Black Dance Change Makers is a group of Black dancers redefining performance through choreographed movements of change. We unite and uplift our community through leadership, education, and service.