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Dance Worker Digest | September 2025

This month’s Dance Worker Digest covers key updates in the arts, labor, and public health. Topics include the Kennedy Center’s firing of its dance programming team amid union efforts, Public Theater workers ratifying their first union contract, a national pledge to protect artistic freedom, and temporary expanded COVID-19 vaccine access for all New Yorkers.

 

Advocacy Alert: Two Ways to Protect Nonprofit Dance Workers Now

Protect Public Student Loan Forgiveness for Workers + Call for the Reinstatement of Fired Kennedy Center Dance Programming Staff and Union Activists

 

Dance Worker Digest | August 2025

This month’s Dance Worker Digest covers a wave of federal actions with major implications for arts and immigrant communities.

 

Advocacy Alert: Act Now to Create Permanent Affordable Arts Space in Long Island City

Support the Queensborough People’s Space

 

Dance/NYC Closed July 19-27, 2025 for Summer Break

To care for our team and prepare for the season ahead, Dance/NYC will be closed from Saturday, July 19 through Sunday, July 27, 2025 for summer break.…

 

Dance Worker Digest | June 2025

This month’s Dance Worker Digest covers a new federal travel ban, police violence against anti-ICE protestors, the passage of New York’s RAISE Act on AI safety, and the rollout of the FARE Act ending forced broker fees.

 

Dance/NYC Announces Dance Workforce Resilience Fund

One-time $1,000 grants to freelance dancers

 

Advocacy Alert: What’s Your Vote Plan? New York City’s Primary Election is June 24

Important Dates + What’s On the Ballot

 

 

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