How Chicago’s DanceChance is reimagining the artist grant
DanceChance offers choreographers the opportunity to win $4,500 via random draw. It’s part of a movement to democratize arts funding.
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Artist $napshot: Austin-based dancer and choreographer
Less than 2% of this dancer's income comes from her art practice.
Creating safe and liberating spaces in dance
Choreographer and organizer MK Abadoo on the importance of community-led, inclusive work.
Artist $napshot: Austin-based dance teacher and choreographer
This artist enjoys the flexibility of multiple income streams and doesn't dream of becoming a full time dancer and choreographer.
Artist $napshot: Austin-based dancer and choreographer
This artist runs a nonprofit dance company while working full time in corporate social responsibility
Artist $napshot: Houston-based dance professor and choreographer
I feel comfortable enough that I can pay my rent, keep my stomach full, and also produce the art that I want to produce
Artist $napshot: Peekskill-based dancer and choreographer
I've refused to work for free for a very long time, but I'll still sometimes work on projects that don't pay enough, because I just want to be in the studio dancing
Artist $napshot: Lubbock-based choreographer and educator
I feel like I'm right now in the most secure position that I could be in as an artist, because I'm a faculty member with tenure at a university