BLACK DANCE CHANGE MAKERS

A Real Movement

We stick together.

Through rhythm, through balancing flexibility with strength, through courageously inspiring others to join in, and be a part of a real movement.

We offer a safe, resourceful community for Black dancers around the world to connect with each other and make change.

OUR VALUES

OUR VALUES

We build power by resourcing, training, and organizing Black dancers to change the conditions of our work and world.

  • We study our craft and the conditions we move in to sharpen strategy and impact.

  • We organize together to turn people into power because relationships move resources and change conditions.

  • We choose people over speed and look after one another through deep listening and accountability.

  • We practice joy—celebration, humor, and play—so the work stays human and connected.

  • We honor our ancestors and archive our steps because memory and imagination guide our strategy.

  • We center personhood and set our terms so we can move with dignity, consent, and clarity.

Our People

A national network of Black dancers turning practice into power—building power from coast to coast.

Plant a Seed of Change

Black Dance Change Makers is dedicated to improving the lived experiences of all Black dancers.

Central to our advocacy work is the need to ensure that we have funds to support not only this work but also the folks who put their lives and freedom on the line. Our community is built on the voices, resources, and spirit of the dedicated, impassioned, and selfless.

Please consider joining our BDCM Solidarity Circle by cementing your support with a monthly, tax-deductible gift!

Check us out on IG: @blackdancechangemakers

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Check us out on IG: @blackdancechangemakers 📸

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