ACCOMPLISHING SO MUCH TOGETHER
the dancer fund
The application for the current cycle is now closed and the fund has been depleted.
Remaining
During the 2024-2025 season cycle, DSH awarded a total of $30,000 to freelance dancers through the program.
Through the Dancer Fund, Dance Source Houston provides direct support to freelance dance artists who have received payment from choreographers and/or organizations for their project-based, performance-related work. The fund matches up to $500 per individual in payment(s) for performance project artist fees per annual cycle. Dancers may apply more than once to receive the $500 maximum award. A separate application must be submitted for each project.
PERFORMANCES
0
FUNDED THROUGH THE DANCER FUND
DOLLARS
$
0
AWARDED DURING THE 2024-2025 SEASON!
DANCERS
0
RECEIVED FUNDING
The 2025-26 funding cycle will open for applications in November 2025 to support performances taking place July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be 18 or older.
- Applicants must live and work in the Greater Houston region, as defined by Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties.
- Performances must have been presented, either in person or virtually, from the Greater Houston area to be eligible for funding.
- Applicants must be applying for project-based performance work, not full company season-related work.
- Applicants must provide a contract that clearly states they were contracted as a dancer.
- Applicant must provide proof of payment. Acceptable forms of proof of payment include check images and Paypal/Venmo/Cash app/etc. transaction receipts.
- Payment received in cash is not eligible.
- Applicants may be awarded a maximum of $500 through one or multiple applications.
- Performances must take place July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 and be open to the public.
Have questions about the Dancer Fund? Please send all questions to danceinfo@dancesourcehouston.org with “Dancer Fund Question” in the subject line to ensure your email is prioritized. Direct questions should not be directed at individual staff members’ email addresses.
Dancer Fund
Most common questions
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Who can be a member of Dance Source Houston?
Dance Source Houston memberships are open to individuals and organizations working in the Greater Houston region dance ecosystem. Memberships are open to dancers, choreographers, educators, administrators, companies, presenters, studios, and more.
Do I have to be a member to be involved with Dance Source Houston?
No! Many of our programs and services are open to all, regardless of membership status. A limited number of our programs do require membership, including Artists In Residence and Mind The Gap.
How can I be involved as a dance supporter?
Dance advocates are an important part of the community! You can lend your support by being an active dance audience member and attending performances around town regularly. You can also make a difference by making a tax deductible contribution to Dance Source Houston and other nonprofit dance organizations.
