The Dancer Fund is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 season cycle.

During the 2024-2025 season cycle, DSH will award 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.

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 [email protected] 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.