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Congratulations to the seven dance and circus artists selected as the 2026 Next Steps for Boston Dance grantees! Now in its ninth year, and with a mission to strengthen the field of dance in Greater Boston, Next Steps for Boston Dance provides multi-layered support for Greater Boston’s choreographers and circus artists creating original work in any dance genre to move forward in their careers.
The 2026 Next Steps for Boston Dance recipients are: Carven Bernadeau; Priscilla Colon; Nino de los Reyes; Laila J. Franklin; Miranda Lawson; Joy Powers; Carmen S. Rizzo. This diverse group of emerging and established dance-makers creates works in a variety of genres including ballet, circus, contemporary, flamenco, hip-hop, Latin, postmodern and beyond.
Grantees receive subsidized rehearsal space; consultations with expert advisors on both artistic and administrative issues; flexible funds to create or complete a new artwork or take a “next step” in their work or career (e.g., build a new website; hire a fundraising expert); a supportive cohort that shares and learns from each other; and access to ongoing support that continues beyond the grant period. With a total grant value of over $12,500, this unprecedented and vital program is designed to boost artists’ careers in ways as unique as each individual artist.
We can't wait to see what they do!
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