Using data from the 1982 Census of Service Industries, this Note reviews aggregate financial conditions of nonprofit theater, dance, and classical music organizations. Revenue/expense ratios, detailed sources of revenues, and other information are presented for the three broad groups and for the following selected fields: resident theaters (LORT), stock theaters, Off-Broadway theaters, Off-Off-Broadway theaters, children’s theaters, community theaters, ballet companies, modern dance companies, symphony orchestras, opera companies, and chamber music groups.

A comparison of revenues of nonprofit and taxable dance groups, using data from the 1982 and 1987 Censuses. In addition, a detailed breakdown (ballet, modern dance, folk ethnic, and other) of nonprofit dance groups by revenues and sources.

A comparison of the taxable and nonprofit sectors of performing arts organizations (theater, music, dance) using data from the 1977, 1982, 1987 Censuses.

A comparison of the taxable and nonprofit sectors of performing arts organizations (theater, music, dance) using data from the Economic Censuses of 1992, 1987, 1982, and 1977.

“A publication of the National College Choreography Initiative.”

A comparison of revenues for nonprofit and taxable dance groups based on data from the Economic Censuses of 1992, 1987, and 1982. A detailed breakdown of nonprofit dance groups (ballet, modern, folk, ethnic, and other) by revenues and sources is also provided.

• Dance touring program. Directory of dance companies, 1974
• Dance touring program. Directory of dance companies, 1975
• Dance touring program. Directory of dance companies, 1976
• Dance touring program. Directory of dance companies, 1977
• Dance touring program. Directory of dance companies, 1978
• Dance touring program. Directory of dance companies, 1979

This report provides an analysis of the results of a survey of choreographers in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, DC. The survey obtained data on working conditions, financial status, performance opportunities, and funding for choreographers in each of the cities.

“The National College Choreography Initiative is a Leadership Initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts.”

A comparison of total revenues for nonprofit and taxable performing arts (theater, music, dance) based on the Economic Censuses of 1992, 1987, 1982, and 1977. State and regional estimates are also provided.