The Liberal Education for Arts Professionals (LEAP) Program provides professional dancers and other performing artists a unique path to access higher education – an opportunity to earn college credit for their dance experience. Founded in 1999, The LEAP Program is specifically designed to deliver a comprehensive liberal arts education to professional dancers and performing artists from around the country, with the goal of completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts from Saint Mary's College of California through part-time study. Now a completely online program, they will be hosting a “Sneak Peek” on Sunday, November 6 to give interested dancers an opportunity to see what classes are like. There are two classes happe... Read More -->

AREA MEETING REMINDER! The Southern California Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. PT. Today, members of the Area will be sent a REMINDER email around 10:00 a.m. PT with more information and a link to register. Those who registered prior to receiving the reminder, do not need to do so again. ... Read More -->

AGMA Members experiencing work or personal stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult life transitions are not alone and should not suffer in silence. Caring clinicians at the Entertainment Community Fund are here to help and will protect your privacy. The Fund’s Mental Health resource center offers assessments to help determine your mental health needs, short-term supportive counseling, referrals, support groups, and education and information on understanding mental health insurance coverage and community resources. Visit https://entertainmentcommunity.org/services-and-programs/mental-health. Have you heard of the 988 Lifeline? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or ... Read More -->

AREA MEETING REMINDER! The Northwest Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually on Tuesday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. PT. Today, members of the Area will be sent a REMINDER email around 10:00 a.m. PT with more information and a link to register. Those who registered prior to receiving the reminder, do not need to do so again. ... Read More -->

Happy World Ballet Day to all who celebrate and participate in the annual event! AGMA wishes to extend gratitude to all the incredible dancers and staging staff working in ballet that make our union great and strong! Thank you all for sharing your gifts with the world. The AGMA Companies participating in the ninth annual World Ballet Day include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Idaho, Ballet West, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, and The Washington Ballet. ... Read More -->

AREA MEETING REMINDER! The New York Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually on Sunday, November 13, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Today, members of the Area will be sent a REMINDER email around 12:00 p.m. ET with more information and a link to register. Those who registered prior to receiving the reminder, do not need to do so again. ... Read More -->

On July 28, OPERA America published an article entitled "Opera's Hiring Crisis" that was met with criticism from workers in opera, particularly staging staff. Since the article is behind a paywall, it is not linked here. Today, a group of Stage Managers share their perspective on Opera's Hiring Crisis. Stage Managers Shed Light on Opera’s Hiring Crisis Written by Stage Managers Brian August, Lynn Krynicki, Ray Menard, Trevor Regars, and Leslie Sears  OPERA America published an article on July 28 regarding the “hiring crisis” in the opera industry. While opera is indeed experiencing a hiring crisis, context and relevant perspectives are unfortunately missing from the original piec... Read More -->

Southern Central Members: SAVE THE DATE! The Southern Central Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Monday, November 28, at 6:30 p.m. CT. Members of the Area were sent an email today around 1:00 p.m. CT with more information and a link to register! Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with their fellow local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. Sam Wheeler, AGMA’s National Executive Director, will be there. He will provide an update on the state of the Union and wants to hear directly from Area members too. ... Read More -->

New England Area Members: SAVE THE DATE! The New England Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Monday, November 28, at 6:00 p.m. ET. Members of the Area were sent an email today around 1:00 p.m. ET with more information and a link to register! Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with their fellow local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. Sam Wheeler, AGMA’s National Executive Director, will be there. He will provide an update on the state of the Union and wants to hear directly from Area members too. ... Read More -->

AREA MEETING REMINDER! The Mid & South Atlantic Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually on Sunday, November 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Today, members of the Area were sent a REMINDER email with more information and a link to register. Those who registered prior to receiving the reminder, do not need to do so again. ... Read More -->