Purposes

What purpose does UNITY serve?

UNITY exixts to:

  • Promote cooperation and dialogue between among sectors.
  • Address certification and professional standards.
  • Promote dialogue with the public.
  • Speak with one voice on the issues of dance.
  • Promote research on kinesthetic and cognitive development through dance.
  • Disseminate information of value to the field.
  • Improve the lives of dancers and educators through services to the field (health insurance, etc.).
  • Involve and engage a broad range of dance organizations.
  • Monitor and address issues of importance to our constituents.

How does UNITY do these things?

  • Active individual participation on committees, which includes researching topics and taking action.
  • Partnering with other organizations working in similar areas.
  • Developing resources to support UNITY’s work.

Values – the principles that guide our work
Purposes – the reasons for the formation of UNITY