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Artists and WritersDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Dance Metro DC is a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening the professional dance field in the District of Columbia metropolitan area. It supports, promotes, educates, convenes, and advocates for individuals and organizations within the dance sector, aiming to contribute to the region’s economic and cultural vitality through a network of services and partnerships. Located in the District of Columbia, the group serves professionals in dance and collaborates with other arts institutions and stakeholders to foster leadership, equity, and innovation in the field. Established in 2005 as a branch of Dance/USA and later incorporated as an independent entity with 501(c)(3) status, Dance Metro DC operates as a regional arts service organization dedicated to sustaining a thriving professional dance community. A recent collaboration noted in 2019 involved a partnership with Dance Place to support the creation of new work for a forthcoming concert, illustrating its role in facilitating artistic development through cross-institutional cooperation.