Service Organizations

Dance/NYC
http://www.dancenyc.org
Dance/NYC is a branch of Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance. This site contains information on free seminars, upcoming dance performances, audition notices, job openings, contract templates, and links to health insurance information for the dance community in New York City.

The Field
http://www.thefield.org
The Field is a non-profit service organization offering workshops, performance opportunities, space grants, and a broad range of career-based services to performing artists.

Health Issues

Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
http://www.med.nyu.edu/hjd/harkness/
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at the Hospital for Joint Diseases offers many subsidized and free services for the dance community. They are staffed by orthopedists and dance physical therapists, have state-of-the art research and rehabilitation technology, free injury prevention screenings and lectures.

Wellness for Performers
http://www.Wellness4Performers.com
Dance Magazine advice columnist Dr. Linda Hamilton provides up-do-date information and support, including monthly tips, photographs, surveys, resources, and a discussion forum, to help you deal with occupational stress in the performing arts community.