The Dancer As Entrepreneur: A New Course In Higher Education That Guides Young Dancers In Developing Community Dance Organizations

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a course in higher education that will guide dance artists in developing community dance organizations, a process which will benefit the artists as well as their communities. The Dancer as Entrepreneur: A New Course in Higher Education That Guides Young Dancers in Developing Community Dance Organizations is a semester-long course that will explore past and proven methods of established community dance organizations while encouraging young dance professionals to design their own models. The course will explore practical methods for community dance organizations to survive in an ever-changing society and industry, both through examining past trends and through strategic planning for the future. In developing a course of this nature, I also hope to shed light on where further study is needed.