2024 - 2025 Funding Initiatives

Dancer Paychecks

The heart of RDC’s values. Over two-thirds of RDC’s annual budget goes directly to artist paychecks, with about 45% going directly to dancers.

Support ample compensation for professional dancers and help challenge the narrative of the “starving artist”.

Mainstage Performances

In the 24/25 Season, RDC will professionally produce four mainstage concerts, driving the creation of 12 world premieres in St. Louis.

Help bring choreographers to St. Louis and support the theater and production costs to help bring their works to life

Education

RDC provides well-rounded dance training for students ages 11 - 18 in rigorous yet nurturing environments. Our Summer Intensive and Choreography Project programs immerse young dancers in unique choreographic processes and afford them professional performance experiences.

RDC further brings master classes to regional universities and to the STL community. Support affordable, safe dance education for all.

Mental Health in Dance

RDC values mental health as part of creating a sustainable and successful future for all dance artists.

Support Mental Health & Dance workshops for RDC's summer students, in addition to regular, affordable mental health care for RDC Company Dancers.

Touring

RDC tours to regional festivals, conferences, and universities to share performances, master classes, and workshops - spreading our mission beyond St. Louis and connecting with diverse artists across the country.

Support RDC's ability to tour by funding travel, accommodation, and artist fees.

Artist Development

Aspiring dancers and independent artists face several barriers to success. RDC empowers these artists by providing free performance platforms (Seen: STL), opportunities for professional feedback, affordable drop-in classes for continued training, access to resources to professional development, and more.

Sustain and diversify the arts by lowering barriers for artists to create and perform.