Dance Advocacy

Our advocacy initiatives increase visibility, establish connections, and grow capacity.

Woman leading a class of many dancers outside on a beach

Visibility

We encourage New Jersey to engage with dance by sharing a variety of statewide opportunities.

Two dancers partnering onstage

Connectivity

We collaborate with individuals and organizations to best support our community.

Man teaching a large group of dancers in a studio

Sustainability

We support our community by providing resources to grow, legitimize, and sustain the dance field.

Video by Christian Schuller, Happy Camper Creative & Photos from DNJ's Show Up & Dance ‘25 (taken by SMPhotos), Annual Festival '16, Annual Festival '19, Show Up & Dance On the Beach '19