With a limited amount of time left (deadline February 28th) to complete the Economic Impact of the Dance Industry in Arizona SURVEYS, we sent a reminder POSTCARD to all the Arizona Dance Businesses and Freelance Dance Artists on our list. If we have missed you (it went bulk mail), the
TAXES: The Proverbial “OTHER EXPENSES” on IRS 990EZ Tax Forms
When you research, you learn. After transferring ‘data’ from 30 dance nonprofit tax returns (990/990EZ), I realized we may need some help — some explanations of ‘what’ goes ‘where.’ Disclaimer: I’m NOT a TAX ACCOUNTANT, so please discuss any questions you have with your accountant. IRS Form 990 EZ |
Dance That Reflects My Roots in the South (Lisa R Chow)
Dance That Reflects My Roots in the South Written by Lisa R. Chow | Artistic Director of Desert Dance Theatre | Board President of the Arizona Dance Coalition | 1/21/22 Late November 2021 Dian Dong, Associate Director and Education Director for H.T. Chen & Dancers in New York, contacted
DANCING for a CAUSE, CHARITY in So AZ
The Arizona Dance Coalition has two organizational members who perform for a cause. The dancers volunteer their services and receive great joy from the experience of giving through dancing. And a new tap dance company was recently formed in Tucson with a premiere performance benefitting The diaTRIBE Foundation. Keep reading.
RAFFLE *UPDATE* – Do You Hold Raffles? Are you aware of AZ GAMBLING LAWS?
A while ago (March 5, 2021) I reported on the AZ Law restricting nonprofits from holding raffles unless they were in existence five years. Here’s the original news post. The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is looking to change the law to reduce it from five years to one. Here’s their
EARLY BIRD DRAWING PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED (Economic Impact Survey Respondents)
10 WINNERS were selected on Monday morning, January 10, 2022, with prizes totaling $1,072! Early Bird Winners were selected from a pool of respondents (Arizona dance professionals) who completed the ECONOMIC IMPACT of the DANCE INDUSTRY in AZ for 2019 survey(s) by midnight, January 9, 2021. The FINAL DRAWING will
JOBS (New) in the Performing ARTS + AUDITIONS (11/7/21)
There have been a lot of jobs listed recently. Look for ‘NEW’ jobs added since the last post. Here are some of the ones posted by Arizona Dance Coalition members: NEW ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts School of Music, Dance and Theatre Application deadline is December 27,
ADC Annual Member Meeting Nov 19, Fri 9-noon (virtual)
The Arizona Dance Coalition welcomes these presenters for our Annual ADC Member Meeting held on Friday, November 19, 9 am-noon (ZOOM). Join us. Free to ADC members in good standing. $10 nonmembers (view RSVP form for payment instructions). RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/EXjmHQL6BXaS8oj37 Gregory Youdan, MA, MS, Human Movement Scientist, Data Scientist,
VOICE BROADCASTING: A Way to Remind Patrons About Events That’s Better Than An Email!
by Krystyna Parafinczuk In your own voice, your own message, you can quickly remind or inform your patrons, students, and colleagues about upcoming events, fundraisers, and last minute pop-up performances or gatherings! I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation by Jeff Troyer of Automatic Response Technologies (ART) on
JOBS (New) in the Performing ARTS + AUDITIONS (8/10/21)
DANCE FILM SUBMISSION ($100 honorarium): Deadline September 5th | Together Forward (End Sexual and Domestic Violence)
The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) is pleased to announce the 2021 Virtual Learning Conference September 14-15, 2021, and is seeking submissions of dance films (5-10 minutes long) to screen during the conference. $100 honorarium to the selected film. THEME TOGETHER FORWARD: Reimagining Justice and Healing
STRESSFUL EATING – How to STOP & Healthy Snacks for Your Dance Bag
by Debbie Polisky, Nutritionist “When I’m under high levels of stress, I tend to choose fatty, salty and sugary snacks versus healthy options that I usually eat,” mentioned Marie, a contemporary dancer in AZ. Can you relate? Plan ahead and make sure you stock up on trail mix, protein bars,