The Dancer's Resource

The Dancer's Resource, a program of The Actors Fund, addresses the distinctive needs of dancers encountering health problems or injuries.  The Dancers’ Resource was created in recognition of the unique situations dancers face due to the physically demanding nature of their work coupled with the significant financial challenges of earning a living in dance. Recognizing that the situations faced by injured dancers are all-encompassing in terms of both life and career, the program was started to create a support system that addresses the needs of dancers.

The Dancers’ Resource provides:

• Emotional support for dancers dealing with injuries by providing individual and group counseling
• Referrals for healthcare and health insurance
• Information and advocacy with Worker Compensation and Disability Insurance
• Educational seminars on injury prevention, nutrition and wellness, financial planning and more
• Emergency financial assistance
• Connection to other dancers to share experiences, resources and advice