Known Mass preview at daMata Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine studio, May 2014. Dancers pictured (left to right): Coco Loupe, Gretchen Erickson, Melissa Erin Strain, Monica Mata Gilliam, and Marion Spencer. Photo by Vanessa Duivenvoorde-Job.

The State by State Project, through Life as a Modern Dancer:

Throughout 2018, we will highlight one state per week….its arts council, dance education organization, festivals, artist residencies, dance companies, and more. We will link to previous posts of artists based in the state, masters programs, and city guides. 

This ambitious feature hopes to highlight the abundance of arts in the United States as well as to challenge us to look at areas of the country seeking more arts and arts education.

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Today's post has 4 links, but the city guide (first on the list) has many links and listings within it. Please begin there!

A Modern Dancer's Guide to….New Orleans (comprehensive guide by Ann Glaviano)

Louisiana Division of the Arts (grants, arts integration, newsletter)

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (full day, partial day, and after school offerings)

Louisiana Citizens for Culture (advocacy work)

Join into the conversation! Add a comment below with other organizations, schools, and companies to check out in the state of Louisiana. Thank you! 

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