Next Steps for Boston Dance
Forecasted
Next Steps for Boston Dance supports Greater Boston choreographers and circus artists with rehearsal space, project funds and expert advice to create original work and advance their artistic careers.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Over $12,500 in total grant value, including $5,000 for rehearsal space and $6,000 in implementation funds
Summary: Supports Greater Boston choreographers and circus artists creating original work through rehearsal space, project funds, expert advice and peer connections.
Key Information: The Philanthropic Initiative has managed the program since September 2025.
Description
Next Steps for Boston Dance strengthens Greater Boston’s dance field by supporting choreographers and circus artists creating original work in any dance genre. A partnership of The Boston Foundation, the Aliad Fund and Movement Arts Creation Studio, the program combines paid rehearsal space and implementation funds to help artists create or complete a project or take a next step in their work and careers. The Philanthropic Initiative manages the program.
Support extends beyond project funding. Artists receive five consulting meetings with expert advisors addressing artistic, technical, communication and planning needs or interests. Cohort meetings connect choreographers to share experiences and learn from one another, while ongoing project funds, advice and workshops continue beyond the grant period. Expanded programming also focuses on building Greater Boston’s circus arts and movement arts fields.
