The Dance Alliance is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization of choreographers, dancers, dance advocates, teachers, students, and lovers of dance. It was founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1988 and embraces the greater Capital District-Saratoga region in upstate New York. For over 45 years, the Dance Alliance has sponsored programs and performances in ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, tap, and body work. The organization collaborates with dance schools, area colleges, and performing arts organizations to encourage participation in an appreciation for the art of dance.
Through its efforts, leading dance artists conduct master classes, special performances, discussions and public forums on various aspects of dance. The Dance Alliance co-sponsors events with the National Museum of Dance, Skidmore College, Emma Willard School, Russell Sage College, The Egg, and Proctor’s Theatre.
Please browse the website for information about membership benefits, events, scholarships, and much more!
NEWS ~ 2024 Pat & Sven Peterson Dance Summer Scholarships available!
Pat & Sven Peterson
We are pleased to announce the Pat & Sven Peterson Dance Scholarship for the Summer of 2024 will assist students who will be attending a dance program or workshop with up to $700.
Please complete the online application form at www.dancealliance.org/scholarship by May 3, 2024.
Summer 2023 six deserving recipients received a $400 scholarship to attend Summer Dance Programs:
Anna Overholt @offrey Ballet School; Caleb Ballantine @ Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Allison Bach @ Saratoga City Ballet & Nacre Dance; Loren Stark @ Boston Ballet
Sophia Aluck @ Boston Ballet; Tara Sweeney @ Boston Ballet
Group Nights NYCB @ SPAC Fri. July 12 & Sat. July 13, 2024
Friday July 12th ~ All Balanchine (Swan Lake, Steadfast Tin Soldier, Stars & Stripes, 50th anniversary of Coppelia)
Saturday July 13Th ~ Contemporary (Red Angels, Gustave le Gray No. 1, new Amy Hall Garner work, The Times Are Racing).
Front center balcony Section 15 seats are $70 for Dance Alliance members (ONE $70 ticket per membership) and $75 for non-members per night. Buy a two-night package for members $140 and non-members $150. The best seats in the house!
Mail a check made out to Dance Alliance and a self-addressed stamped envelope along with name, number of tickets (Member and non-member) and specified performance date, email address, phone number, USPS mailing address to: Mary Anne Fantauzzi, 15 Red Coach Trail, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020
Deadline for ticket orders: postmarked 3/15/24
PROJECT PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUNDING
The Dance Alliance provides support to local dance organizations and members to assist in the implementation of projects that increase dance literacy in New York’s Capital region and encourage activities that bring dance to the community at large. This program began in 2014 and the Dance Alliance has provided support for a variety of projects.
To apply for funding, please fill out the online Project Partnership Application at https://www.dancealliance.org/project-partnership/. Not a Dance Alliance member? Consider joining today to be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity: https://www.dancealliance.org/membership/join/
The 2024 deadline for applications is March 31, 2024