Our Vision

Dance New Jersey connects the dance community through education and advocacy to sustain a diverse and equitable dance community in our state.

Vision

Dance New Jersey creates opportunities for the New Jersey dance community to connect, learn, and share resources to keep dance thriving in our state. By cultivating wide diverse participation across the spectrum of dance styles and professional roles, Dance New Jersey seeks to build an equitable, inclusive community that elevates the role of dance in New Jersey's creative landscape. Members are encouraged to cooperate and collaborate to promote the success and vitality of our art form.

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Connection

Connecting the New Jersey dance community across styles, genres, and backgrounds supports the diversity of artistry statewide and builds an equitable dance community.

Classical Indian Dancer performing outside

Shared Learning

Sharing ideas, knowledge, and skills with each other improves our artistry and strengthens our community.

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Shared Advocacy

Greater engagement with and visibility for dance happens when all members of our community advocate on behalf of themselves, their organizations, and the dance community.

Collaboration

Collaborative partnerships, shared resources, networking, and alliances are integral to the future vitality of dance in our state.

Photos courtesy of Ariel Rivka Dance taken by Whitney Browne, Anthony Johnson/Narratography, and Carolyn Dorfman Dance