DANCE DATA PROJECT
Updated 23 days ago
790 Frontage Road Suite 224 Northfield, IL 60093
Through our research, programming, resources, and advocacy, DDP showcases and uplifts women throughout the dance industry. We focus on leaders, both artistic & administrative, and artists of merit: choreographers, photographers, lighting, costume, set designers, commissioned composers, film directors/producers, etc... DDP began as an independent project researching the lack of new female choreographic works. We also examine gender imbalance in artistic and administrative leadership in dance companies, venues, and organizations. Our research began with a focus on examining productions by companies generally rooted in or greatly influenced by the European classical form, but has since grown to examine modern and contemporary dance organizations and leaders... We promote equity in all aspects of classical ballet by providing a metrics based analysis through our data base while showcasing women led companies, festivals, competitions, venues, special programs and initiatives. We focus on..