Dance/NYC announced the launch of its 2026 campaign, Our New York City Dance, aimed at advancing policies, investments, and practices that support the stability and sustainability of dance workers and organizations across New York City’s five boroughs.

The campaign, now in its annual iteration, will kick off with a virtual event on Wednesday, March 25, at 12 p.m. ET, inviting dance workers, cultural leaders, and advocates to engage in dialogue, preview upcoming actions, and participate in coordinated advocacy efforts.

“Our New York City Dance reflects a collective vision for a city where dance is recognized as cultural expression, community infrastructure, and a common good,” said Raquel Du Toit, Dance/NYC’s executive director. “This work is about ensuring that dance workers and organizations have the resources, protections, and policy support necessary not only to survive, but to thrive.”

The 2026 campaign focuses on four key priorities: securing just funding for the dance ecosystem, ensuring fair pay and protections for dance workers, expanding dance education access, and preserving affordable living and working spaces for dance artists and organizations.

Melinda Wang, Dance/NYC’s research and advocacy manager, emphasized the importance of collective participation. “Dance workers, organizers, educators, administrators, and audiences all have a role to play in building a more just and resilient dance ecology,” she said.

The campaign also includes ongoing advocacy actions, public engagement opportunities, and resource sharing for dance workers and supporters. More information and registration for the virtual launch are available at Dance.NYC.

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