If you pay nuts, you get monkeys for work! Facing the difficult situation of independent dance producers

Independent producers are indispensable for freelance dance companies: They secure the workflow regarding administration, funding, communication and diffusion as well as production. But nevertheless, the financial coverage of this position often is the most difficult. For different reasons, many producers’ activities cannot be covered by public resources. This T-Talk presents and compares positive examples from different countries and aims to formulate a claim for better recognition and payment of the work of independent producers.