Lenai Wilkerson, a dancer with Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, is spearheading the revival of the outdoor dance series "Wabi Sabi Terminus" at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, with performances from Oct 30–Nov 2. ArtsATL highlighted the series and cited Dance Data Project.

We are proud to recognize Tanin Torabi. A filmmaker and choreographer from Tehran, Ms. Torabi risks her life to create single-take dance films in everyday spaces. Head on over to both DDP's and ChromaDiverse's Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see the full campaign.

In rehearsal with McKinley Willis, Natasha Markwick, and Alexis Diggs // Brooklyn Ballet Incubator 2025 *Find upcoming works by female choreographers and SO MUCH MORE in DDP's weekly Global Update: Bailey's Blog, on our website AND now Substack!

Welcome to the team, Catherine Spratt. We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Spratt as our newest Research Consultant. Read more about her and the rest of the DDP team at dancedataproject.com.

Born in Shanghai and now based in New York City, Du Yun is a composer, performer, and educator. Head on over to both DDP's and ChromaDiverse's Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see the full campaign.

Swing Out Loud: Women Move the World // 92NY Harkness Dance Center Performance: September 13, 2025 Video by Joe Raffanti *Find upcoming works by female choreographers and SO MUCH MORE in DDP's weekly Global Update: Bailey's Blog, on our website AND now Substack!

In rehearsal with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa for Gentleman Jack // Northern Ballet World premiere March 7, 2026 Photos by Emily Nuttall #DanceDataProject #GenderEquity #BaileysBlog #Dance #FemaleChoreographers

In rehearsal with Caroline Finn for Don't Forget to Panic (working title) // NW Dance Project Performances: Oct 24+25 as part of Carmen+ Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert

In rehearsal with Micaela Taylor for Fall Engagement // Visceral Dance Chicago Photos by MReid Photography *Find upcoming works by female choreographers and SO MUCH MORE in DDP's weekly Global Update: Bailey's Blog, on our website AND now Substack!

On #InternationalDayOfTheGirl, DDP highlights the disconnect between who learns dance and who leads it. #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #DayOfTheGirl #DanceDataProject #GenderParity #WomenInDance #EquityInTheArts

Black History Month Draft Works // The Royal Ballet Performances: October 6, 2025 - October 7, 2025 Photos by Ian Hippolyte *Find upcoming works by female choreographers and SO MUCH MORE in DDP's weekly Global Update: Bailey's Blog, on our website AND now Substack!

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Dance Data Project® highlights Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation) — an award-winning playwright whose work centers Indigenous perspectives in contemporary American theater.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are featuring CONTRA-TIEMPO, a women-founded and women-led Los Angeles-based activist dance theater company. To learn more about the company and their upcoming work head to contra-tiempo.org.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are featuring Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco. Visit their website theatreflamenco.org to learn more about the company and upcoming performances. #DanceDataProject #HispanicHeritageMonth #PercussiveDance #Dance #WestCoastDance

This week, we highlight Tiler Peck, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. In a recent interview with Claudia Bauer for Speaking of Dance, Ms. Peck reflects on the responsibilities and opportunities of her many identities.

Elsewhere // Yin Yue Dance Company (YYDC) // 92NY's Women Move the World Mainstage Series Performances: October 17, 2025 - October 18, 2025 Video courtesy of YYDC and 92NY/Harkness Dance Center

In rehearsal for stim // Lauren Lovette // Paul Taylor Dance Company at Lincoln Center Performances: November 4-23, 2025 Photos by Noah Aberlin

In rehearsal with Vittoria Girelli // Stuttgart Ballet Photo 1 by Admill Kuyler, Photos 2 & 3 by Roman Novitzky *Find upcoming works by female choreographers and SO MUCH MORE in DDP's weekly Global Update: Bailey's Blog, on our website AND now Substack!

In rehearsal with Esie Mensah for AFROFUSION // Fall for Dance North Performances: October 15, 2025 - October 18, 2025 #DanceDataProject #GenderEquity #BaileysBlog #Dance #FemaleChoreographers

DDP's fourth annual report on the Largest U.S. Contemporary & Modern Dance Companies is now LIVE – all Largest 10 companies in deficit; ballet counterparts generate 5.49x more revenue. Read the full report at dancedataproject.com/research.