Dance Advancement Fund

Friday, April 10, 2026

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Dance/NYC is committed to accessibility and equity across all of its programs. Each method of application assistance includes specific details for how to request support.​

Info Session Webinar

To assist prospective applicants, Dance/NYC held a webinar on Zoom detailing how to complete both the expression of interest and full application forms and answering questions. The recording is now available, and all applicants are strongly encouraged to review it. The webinar includes Closed Captioning and ASL interpretation.

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Technical Assistance Sessions

Dance/NYC will hold virtual one-on-one technical assistance sessions to support prospective applicants in the completion of their applications via Zoom or by phone (voice-only) dictation.

Dance/NYC is happy to provide assistance with all aspects of considering if this opportunity is right for you, including but not limited to questions about eligibility, required materials, assistance completing the application in Submittable, and more. The Dance/NYC staff and program consultant cannot provide advice on application content.

Access to registration will be made available to selected applicants in July. 
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please register for no more than one technical assistance session. If after your first session you require additional assistance, Dance/NYC staff will coordinate a follow up with you directly.

Accessibility: ASL interpretation will be available upon request for those who register at least five business days in advance. Closed captioning will be available for all one-on-one sessions through an automated captioning service. If you require live captioning, please register at least five business days in advance, and specify your request for live captioning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for assistance on how to fill out the Expression of Interest.

Applicants may also submit inquiries not already addressed in the FAQs by emailing: danceadvancementfund@dance.nyc. Please only send questions to this email account. Questions sent to Dance/NYC staff email accounts directly may be missed and go unanswered. As appropriate, Dance/NYC’s responses to questions received will be added to the FAQs.

Expression of Interest (EOI) Guide

Review the EOI guide which will include all questions that appear in the applications. This guide is available in English, Spanish and Chinese. 

 

Professional Development Webinars

Dance/NYC partnered with Niya Nicholson and Laurel Lawson to provide a series of recorded professional development webinars intended to aid applicants in developing their application materials for the Fund as well any other application processes. Dance/NYC recommends all applicants review the webinars prior to completing their application. All webinars include Closed Captioning and ASL interpretation.

 

Basics of Building and Running A Dance Entity
Facilitated by Niya Nicholson

This webinar provides a framework to support applicants in expanding their knowledge on building upon their company's vision and infrastructure.

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Creating Accessible Work Samples & Artist Content
Facilitated by Laurel Lawson

This webinar provides insights and resources to support applicants in creating and developing accessible artistic materials.

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Financial Planning & Budgeting Insights
Facilitated by Niya Nicholson

This webinar provides insights and resources to support applicants in expanding their knowledge on financial planning and budgeting.

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How to Devise A Fundraising Strategy

Facilitated by Niya Nicholson

This webinar provides insights and resources to support applicants expand their knowledge on development and fundraising pathways.

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