Where the HOMIES At?!

We’re organizing Black dancers to build power, transform their communities, and reimagine what leadership in dance looks like. Membership at BDCM isn’t about networking—it's about organizing.
It’s about being part of a real movement—one grounded in care, courage, and collective action.

HOMIES

HOMIES

More Than a Network. A Political Home.

Our HOMIES Program is for Black dancers ready to connect, build, and act. As one of the HOMIES, you’re part of a cohort of dancers working to answer one central question:

What is the dancer’s role in the revolution?

We know dancers and artists have always been at the frontlines — organizing, healing, storytelling, and leading change.

The HOMIES Program makes that intentional.

What Does “HOMIES” Stand For?

Holding

We hold space for each other, for accountability, and for radical imagination.

Our

This is our movement. Our responsibility. Our joy.

Membership

A lifelong community, not just a mailing list. We’re here for the long haul.

Intentional

We organize with clarity and care, not chaos.

Education

Through freedom school and political education, we build our collective knowledge.

Skill-Building

From grassroots organizing to campaign strategy, we train to transform — not just ourselves, but our conditions.

Tools for Organizing.
A Community to Build With.

Political Education

Learn frameworks and ideas that help you understand systems of power and imagine new possibilities for change.

Leadership Development

Build the confidence and tools needed to guide projects, support others, and show up powerfully in your community.

Collective Action

Join movement campaigns rooted in your lived experience.

Community Care

Monthly check-ins, wellness programming, peer mentorship.

Invite to the Group Chat

A space just for us — away from the noise of social media.

What Does It Actually Mean to be one of the HOMIES?

Let’s be real: time is tight. Life is full.
But we don’t need perfection — we need presence.

Being one of the HOMIES means:

  • Showing up when and how you can, with intention

  • Finding ways to contribute that align with your capacity and values

  • Being in honest relationship with your community

  • Committing to grow, challenge, and care with others

You don’t have to do everything. Just be in motion with us.

The Process

Apply

Submit your application and tell us a bit about who you are and why this work speaks to you. Applications are open year-round, but we bring in new members twice a year as part of a cohort.

Applications are open for Cohort #5 until July 31, 2025!

Orientation and Training for this cohort will be in August - September 2025.

Train!

Once accepted, you'll be invited to join a multi-week "Freedom School" training series with your cohort. These sessions will ground you in our values, political education, and ways of organizing together.

Each cohort is named after a Black dancer or (D)ancestor who inspires our movement, honoring those who’ve paved the way for us.

Lock In!

Make Some Change!

Once orientation wraps, you’re fully in. You’ll gain access to the “group chat,” get plugged into our campaigns, check-ins, and projects, and start shaping the future with other HOMIES.

Whether you're leading, supporting, or learning — you’re part of the rhythm now.

How We Sustain the Work

Our movement is powered by our people.
That means everyone contributes — in the ways they can.

When we each bring what we can, we build something bigger than ourselves.

We ask HOMIES to support BDCM through:

  • Show up for check-ins, campaigns, and collective work.

  • $10/month helps fund our organizing, trainings, and care-centered operations.

  • Bring what you’ve got — and what you’re growing into. Whether it’s creativity, strategy, care, or vision, your gifts are part of what makes this movement powerful.

Become One of the HOMIES!

Become One of the HOMIES!

Is this for me?

If you are a Black dancer and you want to build collective power through organizing, education, and care… you belong here.

Whether you're on stage, in the studio, organizing behind the scenes, or just getting started — you have a place here. If you're ready to grow, build, and move with purpose, we’re saving you a seat.

FAQs

  • During your first two months, you'll complete 4 hours of required training, with 2 additional recommended hours each month.

    After that, you'll attend a monthly 2-hour Change Makers Check-In. From there, you can choose your own adventure—plug into a campaign, collaborate asynchronously, or lead something new based on your capacity.

    Most sessions are recorded and we make sure key information is shared so you're never out of the loop.

    TL;DR: Expect 6+ hours/month during training. After that, 2+ hours/month.

  • We’re not a performance-based organization. We’re a movement-based political home. At BDCM, we organize, educate, and build power with and for Black dancers. Our focus is on transformation, not presentation.

  • Campaigns are created and led by members. If there’s an issue impacting our people, we build around it. From brainstorming to direct action, members drive the vision, and the collective shapes how we show up. Everyone brings something to the table: ideas, energy, and action.

  • Our "Freedom School" includes sessions that introduce BDCM’s values and approach to organizing. It’s a mix of political education, strategy, and tools to help you lead and collaborate.

  • Each HOMIES cohort is named after a Black (D)ancestor who inspires our work.

    Current cohorts include:

    • Katherine Dunham

    • Geoffrey Holder

    • Josephine Baker

    • Michaela DePrince

    • Judith Jamison

  • Nope. If you dance, you’re a dancer.

  • Just reach out. We won’t turn you away.

  • Not at all.

    We ask for presence and honesty. Move in rhythm with full commitment with your true capacity.