California Dance Education Association‘s 1-day virtual conference GROUNDED & GROWING: IDENTITY, COMMUNITY, AND REFLECTION, is on Saturday, February 5, 2022. This year’s theme focuses on ways we grow, learn, and unlearn through dance. Studying dance requires us to develop a clear sense and responsibility to ourselves and to others. Through dance and dance education, we build communities as we grow and explore how dance connects to social, political, and cultural factors while cultivating informed inquiry and action.

Includes stimulating masterclasses, panels, and short-form ignite conversations on the latest and greatest ideas springing from our dance education community, all online.

Will we see you there?

Details here.

Our friends at Teaching Artists Guild invite you to their FREE 3-day virtual conference for teaching artists of all disciplines. Our Shared Future: Imagining a New Landscape for Teaching Artists will feature sessions that dig into the current realities and hopeful futures of teaching artistry.

We know that teaching artists have the potential to change the world. In this time of immense struggle, join us for artmaking, panel discussions, roundtables and small-group conversations as we collaborate to build more inclusive environments for learners of all ages.

April 5-7, 2022

Details here.

On September 4th, Governor Newsom signed AB2257 which modifies AB5 and creates several exemptions from the stricter requirements around independent contractors and employees. Read the full bill here. What does this mean for artists? Check out Californians for the Arts resource page.

Dance artists across the country are collaborating to reimagine a more equitable and ethical dance world. Be a part of the conversation! Join the Creating New Futures facebook group, check out their in-progress working document and watch their Real Talk forum reflecting on their process.

Sometimes we need help talking to school administrators and other leaders about the value of arts education. Create CA offers a few resources here, including a short video to share to help you advocate for what you do.

Advocating for dance can just take a minute – it doesn’t always have to be a big action, and it certainly doesn’t need to feel intimidating.

The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) has been filming 1 minute advocacy videos as mini pep talks for all of us. Take a peek here for some inspiration!

Check out Create CA’s School Leader Flyer and start a conversation with education leaders in your community and school. It’s a free step-by-step, data-driven guide to help you support the creation of a strategic arts plan.  Print it out and share it with your principal, school board members, and superintendent.