DRC serves a varied constituency consisting of small to mid-sized dance companies, choreographers, independent artists, presenting venues, educators, agents and administrators, and regularly engages with the substantial and diverse population of Los Angeles. DRC is the central source, voice, and advocate for dance in a variety of community spaces. DRC is the only discipline specific dance service organization in LA County that offers specialized and creative options to meet the significant and vast infrastructural needs of its constituents.

DRC’s events and programs expand opportunities for growth that foster leadership within dance, performing and cultural arts. DRC’s resources provide infrastructure in communities to not only evolve dance, but allow dance to be self-sustaining within communities. DRC believes in providing a platform for dance throughout Los Angeles so that communities have the creative control to formulate relative programming and art making, in order to best serve and represent their respective communities. Via nuanced, reliable, high quality and trusted services and programs, DRC actively supports leaders and stakeholders in Los Angeles so that there may be a comprehensive representation in arts leadership. DRC has a considerable membership program that offers discounts on dance events, conferences, showcases, one-on-one meetings with mentors, the ability to reach dance audiences through marketing services, and priority access to resources and opportunities. DRC advocates for LA dance on local, regional, and national levels through research and advocacy addressing the unique aspects that effect the LA-area dance and movement sector. Importantly, DRC collaborates with organizations across various sectors.

DRC’s current programming has three areas of focus: Community (online calendar; convenings; weekly LA Moves newsletter; Day of Dancer Health; comprehensive Dance Directory; Marketplace); Administrative Support (consultations; fiscal sponsorship; marketing services; staffing; technical assistance) and Artistic Development (supported performances, HomeGrown residencies, and showcases). Additionally and as needed, DRC offers Emergency Relief Microgrants.