Free Advice

Each Spring, The Joyce Theater Foundation presents Free Advice, a series of seminars for dance companies and choreographers spanning a wide range of management and presentation subjects. Seminars are free, but space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Past topics include:

  • Music Licensing
  • Marketing Basics
  • Effective Writing: Marketing to the Audience
  • Fundraising
  • Performing Outside New York
  • Working Effectively with Production Elements

    • Free Advice topics for 2008 include:

    SPECIAL SESSION at DanceNYC
    Meet the Agents
    Monday, May 19 (6-7:30pm)
    Panelists: TBD

    Residency Opportunities Outside of New York
    Monday, March 10 (12:30-2pm)
    A multitude of creative retreats exist just outside of New York. Come find out how to experience one.
    Panelists: Greg Cary, Kaatsban; Robin Staff, DancenOwlNYC; Elka Rifkin, The Watermill Center; Wendy Taucher, The Yard

    Web Marketing
    Monday, March 24 (6:30-8pm)
    Dance companies can find unprecedented fan bases through creative use of the internet. Come learn about websites, dance blogs, streaming video, and more!
    Panelists: Chris Elam, Misnomer; Jaki Levi; Doug Fox, Great Dance; Kristen Sloan, The Winger; Moderator: Kathryn Padberg

    Obtaining Music Rights
    Monday, May 12 (6-7:30pm)
    Find out how to legally obtain the rights to the music you would like to use in your performances.
    Panelists: Tim DeBaets, Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP; Adina Williams, Boosey & Hawkes; Lola Kavonic, Boosey & Hawkes; Eddy Ficklin, Meet the Composer

    Assembling Press Kits/ Critic Etiquette
    Monday, June 2 (5:30-7pm)
    Come get advice from a dance critic, a press agent, the Joyce’s own Director of Marketing on the ins and outs of press kits and liaising with members of the media.
    Panelists: Brian McCormick, Gay City News; Kevin McAnarney, KPM Associates; Craig Sabbatino, The Joyce Theater

    Panelists subject to change.

    We ask that participants make reservations in advance of Free Advice seminars. Please us the RSVP form below. We will confirm with you that we received your reservation(s).
    All Free Advice sessions take place at Joyce SoHo, except "Meet the Agents." Joyce SoHo is located at 155 Mercer b/w Houston Prince. Get directions here.

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    If you have questions about seminars, please contact Jean Ann Douglass at (212) 431-9233 or email freeadvice@joyce.org.


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