Chicago Dancer Pay Transparency Project 2024
As dancers, we often do not know what compensation a job offers before auditioning which is unique to our industry. Even then, we may not know until/if a contract is offered to us. Almost every other industry at the very least offers a pay range in their postings and a run-down of their benefits. Dancers are unusually ill equipped to negotiate their pay since there is almost no information available about what the typical pay should be in our industry.
Almost every dancer has had to work for multiple companies at once, as well as have additional non dance jobs on the side for steady income. These range from barista to bartender, dogwalker to administrator, dance teacher to dance coach, or even competition judge. Dancer’s audition/interview for jobs at a higher rate than any non-arts worker.
The Chicago Dancer Pay Transparency Project was created to address and mitigate the lack of pay transparency in Chicago’s dance community. Ultimately, we aim to normalize pay transparency in dance and other performing arts where performer compensation is similarly unclear. In order to help dancers make informed decisions about auditioning for companies, or even about stepping into the professional dance industry, we need pay transparency. Due to budgetary constraints that are woefully common in the arts, not every company can afford to pay dancers as well as they want to. This is one of the reasons why we looked at available companies’ 990s, these tax documents help show an association between an organization's revenue and what they are able to pay their dancers. Naturally smaller companies are faced with difficult choices on how to pay dancers and pay all their other bills as well.
We hope to provide this context.
Summary of the findings for 2024
Jobs Within the Company
In addition to performing, many dancers hold additional positions with their respective companies that could develop skills leading to opportunities beyond their performance career. We found that dancers mostly held teaching jobs for the company (35.2%) which makes sense considering most companies offer classes alongside their performance programming.
In addition, they also commonly held jobs in administration (22.2%) and social media content creation (11.1%) which are valuable skillsets that they can utilize. They also held jobs in the creation and production such as choreography (7.4%), costuming (9.3%) and artistic staff (3.7%). Companies are diversifying their repertoire as well as building a path to succession by involving dancers in these crucial artistic elements. This will help the company survive beyond the founder and pass down their work through generations to come.
Jobs Outside the Company
We also asked about what other jobs dancers held outside of their companies besides dancing professionally. Teaching (29.8%) was again the largest percentage with administration coming in a close 2nd (19.1%). Interestingly, food service was 7.6% which differs from the public perception of artists and dancers in general. However, customer service was the 3rd largest percentage of outside jobs. This makes sense since minimum wage work offers flexible scheduling and has a low point of entry (not needing many years of experience or a particular college degree).
Other notable trends were that 6.9% of dancers who submitted their pay also worked in healthcare. Healthcare hasn’t been the first industry that comes to mind as complementary to dance, but it makes sense. Nurses in particular typically have three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. This kind of schedule allows dancers freedom and flexibility to pursue their dance career without the typical financial instability an artist will face. There are other careers in healthcare that also give this kind of flexible schedule and require deep intrinsic knowledge of the body. Dancers have valuable insight into the body from years of training and adding the required academics of health sciences, they could be incredible healthcare workers.
Survey Respondents
Overall, a large percentage of respondents from the 2024 survey were new to the Pay Transparency survey, while only 36.8 % were returning from the 2023 survey. However, we only had 89 responses this year compared with 168 in 2023. This could be accounted for since we had two surveys for dancers in 2023 but we’re hoping to get back to 168 and beyond for 2026.
Employment Status
The majority of responding dancers are independent contractors. What is most disturbing in this data set is the 16.9 % of dancers who don’t know what their employment status is. This suggests that both dancers’ employers are not sufficiently clear about the terms of employment and that many dancers are uninformed about the business aspect of their dance careers. University and professional training programs (such as trainees, 2nd companies, etc) should require a class on the business of dance and dance companies should go to greater lengths to ensure that their contracts are understood by their dancers.
Years Dancing Professionally
We were so happy to see that dancers with varying degrees of experience submitted responses to the survey. Overall respondents skewed inexperienced (52% with less than 3 years of professional experience), and presumably, young. This may reflect the age distribution of professional dancers: professional dance, like elite athletics, is physically taxing and careers can be limited by age and injury. In addition, a taboo against discussion of compensation tends to be weaker among younger dancers.
Dance careers may also be limited by financial factors. Not every company is able to pay a living wage and very few of them offer full-time positions with benefits (such as 401k or health insurance). This means dancers have to pay out of pocket for their own health insurance (or forgo it entirely) and find other jobs for supplemental income and insurance, put off saving for retirement or rely on their family/partner for financial support. Even without injuries, many careers will end early due to the financial stresses of trying to save for retirement or supporting a growing family on a low and uncertain income.
Budget Percentage Towards Dancer Pay
Over half the companies have at least half their budget or more going directly to dancer pay. Smaller companies that have less expenses (venue rentals, administrative staff, rent or mortgages on property, marketing agencies, grant writers, costume designers, lighting designers, set designers, etc.) are more likely to have a higher percentage of their budget going towards dancer pay.
It is also more likely in smaller companies that the Artistic Director is also in charge of development (fundraising, grant writing, galas), marketing, production and human resources – additional roles that are almost always unpaid. Please note that of the 24 companies that submitted their pay for 2024, 6 did not provide a percentage of budget towards paying dancers.
2024 Snapshot of Dance Companies
Before checking out the data we have collected for each dance company, please read the summary below with our methods and definitions for terminology used.
Development of the Chicago Dancer Pay Transparency Project
The following is a summary of how we developed our different surveys and how we reached out to members of the dance community in Chicago. For the Company Survey where companies submitted their own pay, we reached out to Wade Schaaf of Chicago Repertory Ballet and Winifred Haun of Winifred Haun & Dancers for feedback on the survey. For the Dancer Survey, we refined questions and added concrete definitions to questions to provide clarity.
To solicit responses to our surveys, we posted on our social media pages (Instagram and Facebook) paid for an ad in See Chicago Dance newsletter in August 2024 and asked influential figures in the dance community to share the posts to their stories. We also created a listing in Chicago Artist Resource. In addition, the National Performance Network shared the project to their social media along with Chicago Dancemakers Forum. Darvin Dances distributed the survey in our newsletter (200 subscribers). You can see both the Company Survey here and the Dancer Survey here. We tried to do a survey for independent artists but only received two responses.
To help dancers and companies understand the survey questions, we tried to be very specific in our language and also give examples of what each scenario meant. For example, we mentioned that employees have their taxes taken out while independent contractors do not.
Company Survey responses doubled from 12 in 2023 (including Darvin Dances) to 24 in 2024. However, 4 of the companies who initially submitted their pay information asked for the results not to be published. You will notice in our results that there are a few companies who submitted their pay but their dancers did not or we only received one response. Any company where we received only one response or unclear data was not included. After aggregating the data from both the dancer and company surveys, we began analysis. We then emailed companies to verify the data and ask for comments/corrections to the data set on October 7th 2025 and followed up with emails on October 22, 2025, Some companies failed to verify the data which is noted. Viewers may notice that each company has either 1 - 5 respondents or 6 - 10 respondents range listed. These ranges are used to protect the identity of the dancer respondents and protect them from any retaliation. In addition, we will be updating the site on December 10th to allow time for some companies to respond who were contacted later.
Our surveys for dancers were anonymous, self-reported data. As a disclaimer, one of the people involved with data collection, analysis, and presentation has worked in some capacity with several of the Chicago dance companies surveyed. This process also took longer this year since one of the people primarily involved was juggling graduate school, running a dance company and working at the same time. We thank you for your patience and we welcome any and all feedback. Our goal is to grow this project over time by adding data throughout the coming years. This is just the start, but ultimately, this project is meant to move the dance industry forward and help future dancers navigate this field.
Most dancers reading this data already know that dancer pay is almost always limited by necessity rather than greed. Depending on years of operation, size, popularity and grantsmanship dance companies may have very different overhead costs (marketing, liability insurance, renting space for rehearsals or performances, paying other collaborating artists, designers, consultants, grant writers, tech equipment, etc). Thus not all companies can afford to pay hourly or include benefits in compensation. This is partially because of the decreasing funding for the arts, and an overall decrease in audiences. As with for profit businesses, the funding landscape varies year to year. Companies can get a huge grant one year and only small ones the next, and the arts inevitably suffer when the economy goes south. This can also affect dancer pay as well.
Thank you for your consideration and thought process when looking through this resource. We had 89 responses for the Dancer Survey which is a small sample size that we hope grows from years to come.
Company comments may have been edited for clarity
773 Dance Project
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$22
Hourly Pay
5.5
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 4 - 7
$75
Performance Stipend
$52,376
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$161,894
Average Reported Revenue
$44,425
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer and company responses from surveys conducted from June through October 2024
Additional Information Submitted by 773 Dance Project:
Organization type: Non-Profit
Number of employees: 12
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Free Classes at the Current Space, Pointe Shoe Stipend, Retirement Funds, Per Diem, Free Training
Impact on the Chicago Dance Community: Aerial Dance Chicago provides Chicago dancers with high quality employment opportunities where they thrive as professional artists and are empowered through a supportive and challenging work environment.
Worker Status: Independent Contractor
# of Dancers: 7
Categories of Dancers:Company Members
Length of Contract: 6 - 9 months
Hourly Pay: $22/hr
Performance Stipend: $75
Worker Average Annual Pay: $1,143
Benefits: Free Company Class, Paid Company Class, Paid Teaching Opportunities
# of Hours per week: 6
Funding Sources: Private Foundations, Individual Donations, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales, Corporate Giving
# of years Operating: 4 - 10 years
Average Annual Revenue:: $65,000
2023 Revenue: $64094.38
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 53.4%
Business Structure: Non Profit
Additional Information: Majority of income is from school programs
Impact on Dance Community: Our performances are donation based providing accessible opportunities to view dance. We also offer job opportunities in teaching and performance to the Chicago dance community
Reporting Officer: Tyler Thompson/Executive Director
Corrections submitted by Tyler Thompson via email
Company Corrections for 2025:
Pay has been adjusted for the 2025/2026 season to $25 per hour, 8 hours of rehearsal per week, and $85 performance payments.
Free public performances are the primary way we contribute to the dance community as that is the central part of our mission. We now also offer studio rentals at an affordable rate of $18/hour, and we offer donation-based ballet and modern classes
Aerial Dance Chicago
Survey responses: 6 - 10
$16.30
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $15.80 - $16.80
10
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 8 - 12
$150
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $140-$160
$249,778
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$161,894
Average Reported Revenue
$246,692
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Employee
Worker status
Per dancer and company responses from surveys conducted from June through October 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Aerial Dance Chicago:
Business Structure: Non-Profit
Number of employees: 12
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Free Classes at the Current Space, Pointe Shoe Stipend, Retirement Funds, Per Diem, Free Training
Categories of Dancers: Company Members + Apprentices
Apprentice Pay: Hourly + Performance Stipend
Length of Contract: 9 - 12 months
Hourly Pay: $16.20 - $32.00/hr
Performance Stipend: $120 - $160 per performance
Average Annual Pay: $10,895
Funding Sources: Government Agencies, Private Foundations, Individual Donations, Ticket Sales, Earned Income
Number of years operating: 20 - 30 years
Impact on the Chicago Dance Community: Aerial Dance Chicago provides Chicago dancers with high quality employment opportunities where they thrive as professional artists and are empowered through a supportive and challenging work environment.
Comments submitted by Chloe Jensen via email
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Revenue for 2023 reported on 990 from Pro Publica: $259,429
Expenses for 2023 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $240,853
Alluvion Dance Chicago
Independent Contractor
Worker status
$600
Average Annual Pay
6/wk.
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 8 - 10
$200
Performance Stipend
$13,500
2023 Revenue
$13,000
Average Annual Revenue
Per company responses from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Alluvion Dance Chicago:
Organization Structure: Fiscally sponsored by a non-profit
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Free Rehearsal Space, Paid Opportunities to Choreograph on the Company, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Professional Development, Free Training
Contribution to the Chicago Dance Community:We provide development and choreographic opportunities to the community in Chicago that is unique to Alluvion. We have had the opportunity to present the work of over 100 up and coming choreographers.
Sources of funding: Private Foundations, Individual Donations, Self Funded, Ticket Sales
Reporting Officer:Johnny Huntoon/Executive Director
Company Corrections for 2025:
# of Dancers: 13-14
Categories of Dancers: Company Artists, Associate Artists and Apprentices
Apprentices: Unpaid
Length of Contract: 6 - 9 months
Performance Stipend: $100-$315
Average Annual Pay: $600
Benefits: Free Company Class, Free Rehearsal Space, Paid Opportunities to Choreograph on the Company, Professional Development & the opportunity to work with Guest choreographers.
# of Hours per week: 6
Funding Sources: Private Foundations, Individual Donations, Self Funded, Ticket Sales,
# of years operating: 10 - 20 years
Average Annual Revenue: 13,500
2025 Revenue: 16,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 50%
Business Structure: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Additional Information:
Alluvion Dance Chicago is a contemporary company dedicated to building a community of dancers and choreographers. We are committed to the growth and development of up and coming artists through movement, performance, and the opportunity to develop original choreography. Alluvion Dance Chicago holds two shows each season: one where the company performs work by the company directors and guest choreographers and a second, where the dancers choreograph on each other.
Corrections submitted by Tessa Ritchey/Artistic Director
Ardent Dance Company
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$375.00
Average Performance Stipend Based on Ticket Sales
Range: $250-$500
8 - 12
Range of Weekly Hours
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted in June through October 2024
Additional Information:
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Free Rehearsal Space, Teaching Opportunities, Paid teaching opportunities, Free Headshots, Free Dance Photography, Professional Development, Dance shoes
Company did not reply to inquiries about pay at this time.
Bodies of Water Dance
2
Average Weekly Hours Range: 1 - 3
$10 Biweekly
Average Rehearsal Stipend
$3,000
2023 Revenue
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Company Corrections for 2025:
We have since increased our pay to a $25 rehearsal stipend, increasing our average annual salary to $1000.
Corrections submitted by Esther Farley
Additional Information Submitted by Bodies of Water Dance:
Organization Structure: Fiscally Sponsored by a Non-Profit
Number of Dancers: 10
Sources of Funding:Individual Donations, Self Funded, Crowdfunding
Years of Operation: 1 - 3 years
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Paid Opportunities to Choreograph, Professional Development, Flexible Scheduling
Impact on the Chicago Dance Community: Since starting in 2023, Bodies of Water has been part of the Chicago Dance Community by giving artists of all levels a place to grow and share their work. Founded by Artistic Director Esther Pauline Farley, we focus on creativity and teamwork through our dance theatre company and Artist Hub. Our first concert in October 2023 featured 12 performers and was the start of our efforts to offer various artistic experiences.
We want to create a friendly space where artists can develop and connect. As we continue, we plan to hold community classes, workshops, performances, and more events to add to Chicago's arts scene. Bodies of Water is here to support artists and offer chances for creative expression. We hope to keep making a positive impact on the arts community in Chicago. Recently we have established a new dance festival, Fluid Expressions, which ran both this past summer and in 2024. We plan to continue running it annually and more information can be found on our website.
Reporting Officer: Esther Farley
$300
Performance Stipend
$400
Average Annual Pay
Chicago Dance Crash
$15/hr.
Hourly Pay
6 - 9 months
Length of Contract
$80 - $200
Range of Performance Stipend
9
Weekly Hours
$130,000
2023 Revenue
$150,000
Average Annual Revenue
8
Number of Dancers
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per Company response from a survey conducted in June - October 2024
Company Corrections for 2025:
Hourly class/rehearsal pay is now $18/hour.
Performance opportunities have also shifted to $100-$250.
Additional Information Submitted by Chicago Dance Crash:
Categories of dancers: Company Members and Guest Artists
Years of existence: 20 - 30 years
Sources of funding: Government Agencies, Private Foundations, Individual Donations, Self Funded, Ticket Sales, Corporate Giving
Benefits offered: Free Physical Therapy Sessions, Paid Opportunities to Choreograph on the Company, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Paid Company Class
Business Structure: Non Profit
Reporting Officer: Jessica Leyva/Executive Director
Company comments submitted by Jessica Leyva via email
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Revenue for 2024 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $120,838
Expenses for 2024 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $121,448
Revenue for 2023 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $128,655
Expenses for 2023 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $128,913
Chicago Repertory Ballet
Survey responses: 1 -5
15
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 13 - 17
$101,103
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$150
Average Weekly Rate
Range: $100 - $200
$93,591
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information:
Organization Structure: Non-Profit
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Free PT sessions, Paid teaching opportunities, Pointe Shoes
Comments and Corrections submitted by Wade Schaaf/Artistic Director through email
Corrections for 2025:
Range of flat weekly rate:
Apprentices: $125
Company Members $200 - $225
Range of Hours worked: Company class is something we provide for the dancers and is not counted as paid hours. They then have 3 working hours after class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 2 hours on Thursdays (for 8 out of 12 of the weeks in their contract). This does not count performance weeks/tech rehearsals etc.
In general they rehearse 9 - 11 hours per week
Benefits included: Free Company Class, Free PT sessions, Paid teaching opportunities, Pointe Shoes
Concert Dance Inc.
Survey responses: 1 -5
$17.50
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $15 - $20
Independent Contractor or Employee
Worker status
10
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 8 - 12
$100
Average Performance Stipend
$92,779
2024 Reported Expenses via ProPublica
$90,223
2024 Reported Revenue via ProPublica
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information:
Business Structure: Non-profit
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Paid to take class (for example if you're paid hourly and the company pays you during the time you're taking company class), Opportunities to choreograph on the company, Free Rehearsal Space, Per Diem for Performances (money given for travel expenses like food), Free Dance Photography, Professional Development
Comments submitted through email by Christina Kaloyanides-Abbott, Director of Artistic Operations
Company Corrections:
“We cover the cost of taking class but we do not pay the dancers to take class. i.e. no hourly pay rate”
Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre
Survey responses: 1 - 5
35
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 30 - 40
$437.50/wk.
Average Weekly Flat Rate
$2,304,274
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$1,658,425
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Employee/ Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information:
Business Structure: Non Profit
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Paid Sick Leave, Paid teaching opportunities, Per Diem for Performances, Free Headshots, Paid to take class, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Free Rehearsal Space, Retirement funds (ie 401k), Teaching Opportunities, Paid teaching opportunities, Free Dance Photography, Professional Development
Company did not reply to inquiries about pay at this time.
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Revenue for 2024 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $2,304,274
Expenses for 2024 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $1,658,425
Revenue for 2023 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $3,865,012
Expenses for 2023: reported on 990 via ProPublica $1,283,625
Darvin Dances
3
Average Weekly Hours
$75/performance
Average Performance Stipend
$160/2 mo.
Average Rehearsal Stipend
Range: $150 - $170/2 mo.
Independent Contractor
Worker Status
$12,207
2024 Reported Revenue
$13,759
2024 Reported Expenses
Additional Information Submitted by Darvin Dances:
Business structure: Non Profit
Number of dancers: 5
Sources of income: Self funding, Government Agencies, Individual Donations, Crowdfunding and Ticket Sales
Benefits offered: Paid Teaching opportunities
Additional Information: In 2024 the artistic director received an individual artist grant for “Halloween Creepy Crawlies” which enabled us to pay dancers $15/hr for that project. We are hoping to be able to pay hourly again in the 2026/2027 season.
Company contribution to the Chicago dance community: We have started a conversation about pay transparency and created opportunities for the community to get involved in our work
Comments submitted by Mariah Eastman/Artistic Director
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
Survey responses: 1 - 5
Employee
Worker Status
$1,207,265
2024 Reported Revenue via ProPublica
$15.30
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $15 - $15.80
$1,910,743
2024 Reported Expenses via Propublica
9 -17
Range of Weekly Hours
$150
Rehearsal Stipend
$84
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $45 - $100
9 - 12 months
Length of Contract
Per dancer responses from survey conducted in June through October 2024
Additional Information:
# of years worked in the company:
Under a year: 20%
3 years: 20%
5 - 7 years: 20%
7 - 10 years: 40%
Benefits included: Free company class, paid to take class, Free PT sessions, Paid Sick Leave Paid Time off, Free Headshots, Free Dance Photos
Additional Information Submitted by Ensemble Espanol:
Worker Status: Employee
# of Dancers: 12
Categories of Dancers: Company Members, Associate Artists, Apprentices
Length of Contract: 9 - 12 Months
Hourly Pay: $16.20
Performance Stipend: $125
Average Annual Pay: 7250
Benefits: Free Company Class, Free classes at the current dance space, Free Rehearsal Space, Retirement funds (for example, a 401k), Paid Teaching Opportunities, Per Diem for Performances, Workers Comp, Paid Company Class (dancers are paid to take company class), Professional Development, Free Training, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO)
# of Hours per week: 13
Funding Sources: Government Agencies, Private Foundations, Individual Donations, Corporate Giving
# of years operating: 30 - 50 years
Average Annual Revenue: 1.2 Million
2023 Revenue: 1,007,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 25%
Impact on the Dance Community: Our contributions over the company’s almost 50-year history in the Chicagoland community have been significant in preserving culture and traditions that are particular to the Chicago Dance Community. Prior to the Ensemble, access to arts and particular dance programs were based on more traditional and mainstream forms of dance, namely ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, and tap. From our inception, we have provided a home for Latinx artists, students, teachers, and guest artists who were first, second, third generation immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries, and we make sure that our dancers embrace their Spanish roots. In 48 years, the Ensemble has been able to join a mosaic of Spanish-speaking cultures together to explore Spanish dance and elevate it to the greatest theatres in Chicago and beyond. We’ve brought people together from the Spanish diaspora and through a common language and movement, we’ve advanced an inclusive art form. Today, the Ensemble is home to Latinx Chicagoans who are a family creating a strong sense of belonging. Ensemble dancers and our community tell Chicago stories with body and emotion — we have a duende (spirit) that is rooted in a common Chicago experience and an alma (soul) routed in the language, rhythm, and vibrations that call us to come together in our chosen art form of Spanish dance.
Reporting Officer: Carolina Ara/Human Resources
Hedwig Dances
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$17
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $16-18
18.5
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 12-25
$116.67
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $100 - $150
$258,348
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$298,188
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Employee
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October 2024
Additional Information:
Organization Type: Non-profit
Benefits included: Free Company Class, Paid to take class, Paid teaching opportunities, paid choreography opportunities, Workers comp
Company did not reply to inquiries about pay at this time.
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Revenue for 2023 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $245,065
Expenses for 2023 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $247,850
Identity Performing Arts
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$18
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $15 - $20
10
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 8 - 12
$113
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $100 - $120
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October 2024
Additional Information:
Business Structure: Non Profit
Benefits offered: Paid to take class, Per Diem, Workers Comp, Free Headshots, Free Dance Photography
Comments submitted by Ginny Ching-Yin Lo/Artistic Director via email
Company Corrections:
Rehearsal director is paid $25 per hour with an average of 7 hours a week
Identity compensates dancers fairly while creating a healthy & encouraging environment. We want to see artists grow, not just in their technique, but also in their artistry.
We also curate an annual dance festival Elpis which is open to all of the Chicago dance community to participate. In addition, we will open company class with an affordable fee in 2026 either monthly or bi-weekly.
Khecari
$20
Average Hourly Pay
See corrections for 2025 pay
5
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 3 - 6
$158,348
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$182,644
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per company response from surveys conducted between June and October 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Khecari:
Organization Type: Non-profit
Benefits: Free classes at the current dance space, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Childcare, Emergency fund for all collaborators each year; People can request up to $1000 for emergency needs for housing, food, childcare, medical.
Categories of Dancers: Company members
Length of Contract: It depends on the project, typically 3 - 9 months
Average Annual Pay: $3000 (it really depends on the project and how much someone can work depending on their schedule)
Funding Sources: Government agencies, Private foundations, Individual Donations, Ticket Sales, Corporate Giving,
# of years operating: 20 to 30 years
Average Annual Revenue: $125,000
2023 Revenue: $125,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 25%
Additional Information: We pay everyone we work with $20 an hour. From interns to directors. Dancers to lighting designers. We all get the same rate and when we can raise it, we all get a raise.
Reporting Officer: Julia Antonick/Artistic Director
Contribution to the Chicago Dance Community:
Khecari is rooted in curiosity, communication and change. We are committed to a rigorous art and values practice that permeates performance and working culture.
Comments and Corrections submitted by Julia Antonick and Jonathan Meyer via survey and email
Company Corrections for 2025:
Our hourly pay (Equal Pay Rate) was $21/hr in 2025 and will be going up to $22/hr in 2026.
Our budget has been steadily declining, and our income is projected at $105,000 for this year, and $70,000 for 2026.
The Revenue & Expenses for 2024 from our 990s include in-kind information (please see the Terminology section to learn more what this means). If you're interested in the cash portion, our 2024 Revenue was $113,922, and Expenses $130,232.
The Values page on our website has a great deal of information about what we've contributed to the Chicago dance community, as well as to the Chicago community outside of the dance world, including our Redress funds which are intended to offset historic and ongoing inequities that affect how businesses (including non-profits) are able to function in this country.
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Revenue for 2023 reported via Pro Publica: $167,270
Expenses for 2023 reported via Pro Publica: $133,567
Revenue for 2022 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $116,853
Expenses for 2022 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $129,002
Revenue for 2021 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $174,646
Expenses for 2021 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $69,109
Revenue for 2020 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $137,159
Expenses for 2020 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $68,340
Little Fire Artist Collective
3.75
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 1.5 - 6
$290
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $120 - $460
$190
Average Rehearsal Stipend
Range: $60 - $320
Independent Contractor
Worker status
10%
Cut of Ticket Sales Range: 8% to 12%
Per company response from survey conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Little Fire:
Number of Dancers: 8
Categories of Dancers: We have associate artists that vary project to project. We refer to them as "Collaborators"
Length of Contract: Members of the collective commit to a year, collaborators are 1-3 months.
Benefits: Free Rehearsal Space, Paid opportunities to choreograph on the company, Paid Teaching Opportunities
# of Hours per week: 1.5-6 hrs based on project
Funding Sources: Government agencies, Individual Donations, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales,
# of years operating: 4 to 10 years
Business Structure: Structured as an LLC for 3.5 years, in the process of becoming Non Profit
Reporting Officer: Frances Whitford/Company Manager
Company Corrections:
Little Fire Artist Collective serves as an in incubator and support network for freelance dancers and choreographers in Chicago. Little Fire Artist Collective also hosts free improvisation jams open to artists of all mediums, creating connection and collaborative opportunities throughout the year.
Corrections submitted by Frances Whitford
Loud Bodies
3 - 5
Range of Weekly Hours
$5,000 - $7,000
Range of Average Annual Revenue
$500 - $650
Average Rehearsal and Performance Stipend
3 - 6 months
Length of Contract
$500 - $550
Range of Annual Pay
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per company response from survey conducted in June through October 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Loud Bodies:
Worker Status: Independent Contractor
# of Dancers: 10
Categories of Dancers: Company members and college intern
Length of Contract: 3 - 6 months
Rehearsal Stipend: $500-$650 (Combination of rehearsal and performance stipend)
Average Annual Pay: $500-$550
Benefits: Free Company Class, Free Rehearsal Space, Paid opportunities to choreograph on the company, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Per Diem for Performances, Professional Development, Free Training, Some transportation stipends available, all needs for shows (undergarments, food, costumes, etc) are paid for by LB
# of Hours per week: 3-5
Funding Sources: Private foundations, Individual Donations, Endowments, Self Funded, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales,
# of years operating: 4 to 10 years
Average Annual Revenue: $5,000-$7,000
2023 Revenue: $5,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 75%
Business Structure: Non Profit
Impact on the Dance Community: Unapologetic artistic expression and freedom for loud, queer, femme people with unique and distinct artistic visions.
Reporting Officer: Maria Blanco/Artistic Director
Comments submitted by Maria Blanco via email
Matter Dance Company
Survey responses: 1 - 5
7.5
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 3 - 12
Volunteer
Worker Status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October 2024
Additional Information:
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Opportunities to Choreograph and Teaching Opportunities
Business structure: Non Profit
Company did not reply to inquiries about pay at this time.
Meadows Dance Collective
$24
Hourly Pay
5
Average Weekly Hours
$25,000
Average Yearly Revenue
$100
Average Performance Stipend
$23,593
2023 Revenue
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October, 2024
Company Corrections:
Dancers are paid an hourly rate, our previous rate was $24/hr for rehearsal which increased to $32/hr in June.
Additionally dancers are paid a $100 stipend per performance.
We also don't offer paid vacation/paid holidays since we are an hourly based dance company
Additional Information Submitted by Meadows Dance Collective:
# of Dancers: 7
Categories of Dancers: Company members
Length of Contract: 3 - 6 months
Benefits: Free Company Class, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
Funding Sources: Government agencies, Individual Donations, Self Funded, Ticket Sales,
# of years operating: 4 to 10 years
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 76%
Business Structure: Non Profit
Impact on the Dance Community: Promoting fair pay and safe working conditions for dancers, investigating the connection between art and mathematics
Reporting Officer: Lauren Meadows/Executive Director
Comments submitted by Lauren Meadows/Executive Director via the survey and corrections submitted by Audrey Hartnett/Operations Coordinator via email
Modern Marvels Dance Company
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$20
Rehearsal Stipend per Rehearsal
Independent Contractor
Worker Status
1 - 7
Weekly Hours
$75 - $150
Performance Stipend
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted in June through October 2024
Additional Information submitted by the Company:
Worker Status: Independent Contractor
# of Dancers: 3
Categories of Dancers: Company members
Length of Contract: 6 - 9 months
Rehearsal Stipend: $20
Performance Stipend: $125
Average Annual Pay: $2000
Benefits: Free physical therapy sessions, Per Diem for Performances,
# of Hours per week: 6
Funding Sources: Individual Donations, Self Funded, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales,
# of years operating: 4 to 10 years
Average Annual Revenue: $10,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 40-50%
Business Structure: LLC
Additional Information: We are a project based company, so do not produce every season. We only earned a profit in 2016; otherwise, we typically break even.
Impact on the Dance Community: We offer a collaborative, supportive, and welcoming creative environment that prioritizes dancers of diverse backgrounds, body shapes & sizes, gender identities, and other strengths often underrepresented in the larger dance community.
Reporting Officer: Kate O’Hanlon Bruns/Artistic Director
Company Correction:
Performance Stipend ranges from $75 - $150 per performance.
MMDC is a collaborative company, and we highly value our dancers as an active part of the creative team, not simply dancers that execute specific choreography. We have offered free community performances on the north side and logistical, financial, and creative collaboration to support the development and presentation of MMDC company members
Corrections submitted by Kate O’Hanlon Bruns
Muntu Dance Theatre
Survey responses: 1 - 5
10
Average Weekly Hours Range: 8 - 12
$95
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $50 - $140
$543,220
2023 Reported Revenue via ProPublica
Independent Contractor
Worker status
$349,941
2023 Reported Expenses via ProPublica
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information:
Benefits included: Free Childcare, Free Company Class
Business Structure: Non Profit
Company did not reply to inquiries about pay at this time.
Nexus Performing Arts
$600 - $1000
Rehearsal Stipend
$100
Performance Stipend
2 - 8
Average Weekly Hours
$20 - $40
Hourly Pay
Non Profit
Business Structure
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per company response from a survey conducted in June through October 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Nexus Performing Arts:
Worker Status: Independent Contractor
# of Dancers: 10
Categories of Dancers: Company members
Length of Contract: 1 - 3 months
Average Annual Pay: Between $1500-4500
Benefits: Paid Teaching Opportunities, Professional Development,
Funding Sources: Individual Donations, Self Funded, Ticket Sales, Corporate Giving,
# of years operating: 4 to 10 years
Average Annual Revenue: $100,000
2023 Revenue: $100,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 40%
Business Structure: Non Profit
Impact on the Dance Community: We have provided paid performance opportunities and teaching opportunities to break dancers and all style dancers.
Reporting Officer: Skylar Males
Company Correction:
We are a mixed pay company.
Sometimes it’s stipend, sometimes it’s hourly. It depends on the gig and who hires the company.
Nexus has supported the break dance community through battles, community panels and performances.
We also host after school classes lead by various teaching artists.
Comments submitted by Skylar Males
Project Bound Dance
3
Weekly Hours
6 -9 months
Length of Contract
$15
Hourly Pay
$150
Performance Stipend
Non Profit
Business Structure
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per company responses from survey conducted in June through October 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Project Bound Dance:
Number of Dancers: 5
Categories of Dancers: Company members
Benefits: Free Company Class, Per Diem for Performances
Funding Sources: Government agencies, Individual Donations, Self Funded, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales,
Number of years operating: 10 to 20 years
Reporting Officer: Ashley Deran/Emily Loar/Artistic Director
Still Inspired
$200
Rehearsal Stipend
7 Dancers
Number of dancers
6
Average Weekly Hours
3 - 6 months
Length of Contracts
$300
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $250 - $450
Independent Contractor
Worker status
$500 - $700
Average Annual Pay
Company Corrections for 2025:
Dancers: 6 - 7
Rehearsal Stipend: Paid out monthly at $50
Performance Stipend: $150 per performance
Average Operating Revenue: $18,000
2024 Revenue: $18,121.65
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 25%
Corrections submitted by Laura Thurston
Additional Information Submitted by Still Inspired:
Funding Sources: Government agencies, Private foundations, Individual Donations, Self Funded, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales
Benefits: Free Company Class, Free Rehearsal Space, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Free Training, Professional Photography
# of years operating: 10 to 20 years
Average Annual Revenue: $16,000
2023 Revenue: $16,437
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 23%
Business Structure: Non Profit
Reporting Officer: Laura Thurston/Artistic Director
Company Class teachers are paid $40/class. Additional benefit for dancers given is headshots and action photos for personal use.
Contribution to the Chicago Dance Community: Still Inspired hosts an annual dance festival in Chicago called “Future Artists” for choreographers ages 14-25 to present live or screened dance works inspired by visual arts. The festival provides young dance artists with a platform for presentation and curation of their work, professional photography, and a video of their work. The event also serves as a networking opportunity for young dance artists from across the country. Still Inspired also provides reduced rate classes to the dance community through open company class.
Each live professional performance concludes with an Artist Talk and and Q&A allowing audiences to participate in the conversation around the premiered work. Our goal is to provide 25 percent of our audience house for free to low-income students and their families, making our performances accessible.
South Chicago Dance Theatre
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$500
Weekly Base Pay
21.5
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 18 - 25
$200
Rehearsal Stipend
$100
Performance Stipend
$640,885
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$770,925
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Independent Contractor/ Employee
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October 2024
Additional Information:
Business Structure: Non Profit
Benefits offered: Free company class, paid to take class, Free PT, Health Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, PTO, Workers Compensation, Teaching Opportunities, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Per Diem, Free Dance Photos and Professional Development
Company did not reply to inquiries about pay at this time
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Revenue for 2023 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $611,344
Expenses for 2023 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $541,438
Revenue for 2022 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $363,294
Expenses for 2022 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $383,271
Revenue for 2021 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $176,223
Expenses for 2021 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $138,602
Revenue for 2020 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $86,805
Expenses for 2020 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $70,553
Synapse Arts
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$18
Average Hourly Pay
6
Average Weekly Hours
Independent Contractor
Worker status
$150
Average Performance Stipend
9 - 12 Months
Average Length of Contract
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October, 2024
Company Corrections:
“Some of [this data] fluctuates throughout the year”
Additional Information Submitted by Synapse Arts:
Business Structure: Non Profit
Number of Dancers: 12
Years of operation: 20 to 30 years
Funding Sources: Government agencies, Private foundations, Individual Donations, Ticket Sales, Corporate Giving, Earned Income
Benefits included: Free Company Class, Free classes at the current dance space, Free Rehearsal Space, Paid opportunities to choreograph on the company, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Per Diem for Performances, Workers Comp, Professional Development, Childcare, Free Training, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Vacation
Comments submitted by Rachel Damon via email and survey
The Rooted Space
Survey responses: 1 - 5
$10
Rehearsal Stipend per Rehearsal
4 - 7
Range of Weekly Hours
Independent Contractor
Worker status
$55
Average Performance Stipend
Range: $35 - $75
Fiscally Sponsored
Business Structure
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted in June through October 2024
Company Comments and Corrections:
The Rooted Space Company is between seasons and the data no longer reflects the company. If you have questions about the company please reach out to us at therootedspace@gmail.com
Additional Information:
Benefits included: Paid Teaching Opportunities, Free Company Class
Company comments submitted by Stefany Cotton
Thwack Dance
$15.60
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $15-16.20
2.5
Average Weekly Hours
$4,250
2023 Reported Revenue
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per Company responses from survey between June and October 2024
Additional Information Submitted by Thwack Dance:
Organization Structure: Fiscally Sponsored by a non-profit
Benefits offered: Free Company Class, Free Rehearsal Space, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Dancers are allowed and encouraged to bring children to class & rehearsal, stay home sick without loss of pay for short periods and present choreographic work at concerts.
Impact on the Chicago Dance Community: I believe that this is always best answered by the community itself. The intent of Thwack Dance is to provide opportunities for dancers, staff and audiences who may have been strategically given fewer of those opportunities to be a part of a thoughtful community of career artists who have agency. To break it down to the absolute essence, my hope is that it allows for joy.
Comments submitted by Anne Marie Loesch/Artistic Director via survey + email
Trinity Irish Dance Company
Survey responses: 1 - 5
4
Average Weekly Hours
Range: 1 - 7
$100
Average Performance Stipend
$871,760
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$733,992
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information:
Business Structure: Non Profit
Benefits Offered: Opportunities to Choreograph on the Company, Free Headshots
Company did not reply to inquiries about pay at this time.
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Revenue for 2024 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $871,760
Expenses for 2024 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $733,992
Revenue for 2023 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $422,392
Expenses for 2023 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $392,832
We Are Dance Collective
Survey responses: 1 - 5
6
Average Weekly Hours
$50 - $75
Range of Performance Stipend
$5,000
Average Annual Revenue Range: $4,000 - 6,000
$10
Monthly Rehearsal Stipend
$3,000
2023 Revenue
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per company response from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information Submitted by We Are Dance Collective:
# of Dancers: 8
Categories of Dancers: Company Members and Guest Artists
Length of Contract: 6 - 9 months
Funding Sources: Individual Donations, Self Funded, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales
# of years operating:1 to 3 years
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 20% monthly, not including performances
Business Structure: Fiscally Sponsored by a non profit
Additional Information: Most of our budget goes towards rental space for rehearsals, paying dancers is our first priority after ensuring we have space to rehearse
Reporting Officer: Reign Drop/Organizer
Company Corrections for 2025:
# of Dancers: 9
Length of Contract: 9mo - 1yr
Rehearsal Stipend: $10/rehearsal
Average Annual Pay: $400-$800
# of Hours per week: 3
# of years operating: 4 years
Average Annual Revenue: $6,000-$8,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 64% monthly, not including performances
Business Structure: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Additional Information: As a first year nonprofit, we have not received grant funding yet but hope to gain that support in the future to enable us to pay our artists a more monetarily sustainable rate.
Impact on the Dance Community: We Are Collective creates a space that elevates queer stories and histories. We do this by offering an open and sustainable space for dancers to come as they are. We provide accessible classes to the community at large from beginner to professional level dancers. We have free company class and pay-what-you-can improvisational events that are open to the public to ensure there aren’t barriers to community wellness. We also operate from a place of transparency where our dancers have information on all levels of operation of the collective. Dancers have the option to help guide decision making with consistent open dialogue. We always take into account their opinions and how decisions impact them.”
Corrections submitted by Nik Graves, Chair & Organizer
Winifred Haun & Dancers
Survey responses: 6 - 10
$16.10
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $8 - $19
4 - 12
Range of Weekly Hours
$50 -$150
Range of Performance Stipend
$124,776
2024 Reported Revenue
via ProPublica
$120,264
2024 Reported Expenses
via ProPublica
Independent Contractor
Worker status
Per dancer responses from surveys conducted between June and October of 2024
Additional Information:
Years worked with the company:
10%: 4 years
50%: 1 year
40%: Under a year
Benefits included: Free Company Class, Paid to take class, Opportunities to Choreograph on the Company, Teaching Opportunities, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Free Dance Photography, Professional Development
Additional Information Submitted by Winifred Haun & Dancers:
Worker Status: Independent Contractor
# of Dancers: 19
Categories of Dancers: Company members, apprentices, and trainees
Length of Contract: 6-9 months
Hourly Pay: $16-20
Performance Stipend: $150 per performance (that's *each* performance... if a weekend has 3 performances they get $450), This applies to Apprentices & Trainees.
Average Annual Pay: $4,000
Benefits Offered: Free Rehearsal Space, Paid opportunities to choreograph on the company, Paid Teaching Opportunities, Per Diem for Performances, Paid Company Class (dancers are paid to take company class), Professional Development,
# of Hours per week: 8
Funding Sources: Government agencies, Private foundations, Individual Donations, Crowdfunding, Ticket Sales,
# of years operating: 20 to 30 years
Average Annual Revenue: $110,000
2023 Revenue: $124,000
Percentage of Revenue towards Dancer Pay: 50%
Business Structure: Non-Profit
Additional Information: Apprentices are paid $8/hour plus $150 per performance. Trainees pay a fee. 80% of Trainees receive a full or partial scholarship. Trainees are paid $50 per performance
Impact on the Dance Community: We have worked to create a space for professional dancers to train, perform, and to increase their capacity as both artists and humans. We pay our dancers a fair wage (and as much as our budget will allow), and we are open and honest with them about schedules, events, pay, and more. Our contributions to the Chicago dance community include leading by example, supporting and mentoring new artists in the field (choreographers, dancers, administrators), and collaborating on projects and events with artists and arts organizations both inside and outside the Company. We believe in giving back, and we want everyone to do better. For us, everyone benefits from a healthy thriving dance community. We feel that openness and honesty are key to achieving this. We have been committed to DEI since our founding in the 1990's.
Reporting Officer: Winifred Haun
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Revenue for 2024 reported on 990 from Pro Publica: $124,776
Expenses for 2024 reported on 990 from Pro Publica: $120,264
Revenue for 2023 reported on 990 from Pro Publica: $94,913
Expenses for 2023 reported on 990 from Pro Publica: $85,440
Revenue for 2022 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $82,086
Expenses for 2022 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $85,498
Revenue for 2021 reported on 990 via Pro Publica: $77,627
Expenses for 2021 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $66,632
Revenue for 2020 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $72,139
Expenses for 2020 reported on 990 via ProPublica: $68,725
Definitions & Terminology
Employee (definition by Illinois Department of Revenue): A person who performs services subject to the legal control and direction of an employer or an Illinois resident who receives payments on which federal income tax is withheld by the employer.
In layman terms this is someone who receives a W2 form and their taxes are withheld from their paycheck.
Fiscal Sponsorship (definition from National Council of Non-Profits): A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit organization that provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services to help build the capacity of charitable projects
Fiscal Sponsors for dance companies include Fractured Atlas, Pentacle, The Field, etc.
Independent Contractor (definition by Investopedia): An independent contractor is a self-employed person or entity contracted to perform work for—or provide services to—another entity as a non-employee.
In layman terms this is someone who receives a 1099 form and their taxes are not withheld from their paycheck
In Kind Donations: (Definition from GiveSmart) In-kind donations are gifts of goods or services
In layman terms, this could be free rehearsal space, food or more. It is a gift that is not monetary but can have monetary value
Non Profit/501c3 (definition from IRS): Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes
Revenue (definition by Merriam Webster Dictionary): The total income produced by a given source
In context with dance companies; this would include ticket sales, fundraising, grant money, investments, etc.
Sources
For public filings by companies:
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
https://www.guidestar.org/search
For definitions:
https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.124.html
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-contractor.asp
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revenue
https://www.irs.gov/charities-and-nonprofits
https://www.givesmart.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-in-kind-donations/