#249: Dominic Moore-Dunson (Dance) (pt. 2 of 2)

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with  Dominic Moore-Dunson. He’s an award-winning professional dancer, producer, teaching artist and speaker.  Dominic is the co-founder of Moore-Dunson Co., a holding company committed to producing companies and brands helping its clients unlock their stories. As an artist, he’s in the 2023 Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” list; a Top 40 finalist for the National Dance Project Grant; a 2019 Jacob’s Pillow Choreography Fellow; and a 2019 Cleveland Arts Prize Winner. ​He unravels the unique challenges of running a nonprofit, the flexibility an LLC offers, and the dance between his roles as a performer and a creator.

Artists and creatives often shy away from embracing entrepreneurship, a notion Dominic challenges head-on. Our conversation traverses through the evolving demands of the modern world that necessitates artists to take on entrepreneurial roles, often frowned upon by traditional mentors. We lay bare the fear of the 'hustle culture' and the risk of being branded a 'sellout', while emphasizing how an entrepreneurial approach can uplift the artistic community and build an engaged audience.

Capping off this enlightening episode, Dominic shares his wisdom on preserving artistic integrity while creating marketable art. He divulges key insights into community engagement, resonating projects, and revenue streams beyond mere performances. Listen in as Dominic candidly shares his journey towards embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, and underscores the importance of authenticity in art. A must-listen for any artist grappling to harmonize their creative vision with financial survival.

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Dominic Moore-Dunson
https://www.dommooredun.com/

Dance Magazine
https://www.dancemagazine.com/

National Dance Project Grant
https://www.nefa.org/NationalDanceProject

Jacob’s Pillow Choreography Fellow
https://www.jacobspillow.org/

Cleveland Arts Prize
https://www.clevelandartsprize.org/

University of Akron
https://www.uakron.edu/

Inlet Dance Theatre
https://www.inletdance.org/

Firestone High School
https://firestoneclc.akronschools.com/

Dance Cleveland
https://www.dancecleveland.org/

Garth Fagan
https://www.garthfagan-dance.org/

Playhouse Square
https://www.playhousesquare.org/

inCOPnegro
https://www.incopnegro.com/

Ohio Arts Council
https://oac.ohio.gov/

Fiscal Sponsorship
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_sponsorship

MOMIX
https://www.momix.com/

Pilobolus
https://pilobolus.org/

Quickbooks
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

Alvin Ailey
https://www.alvinailey.org/

Art Without Limits
https://www.kent.edu/artscollege/fall-2023-art-without-limits