Bill > H3589

This bill establishes a choreographer laureate position for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, creating a new honorary role designed to promote and celebrate dance in the state. The governor will appoint a Massachusetts resident as choreographer laureate for a 4-year term, renewable once, selected from a list of three nominees generated by a 5-member nominating committee. This committee will include representatives from key Massachusetts dance organizations like Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, The Dance Complex, and The Yard, who will conduct inclusive outreach to find qualified candidates with significant choreographic experience. The choreographer laureate will have responsibilities such as encouraging arts participation, highlighting the state's dance legacy, and choreographing performances for important state events. While the position is unpaid, the laureate can be reimbursed up to $1,000 annually for expenses and can select performers for state events who will receive market-rate compensation. The bill emphasizes diversity in the selection process and aims to elevate Massachusetts' dance community by creating this prestigious, visibility-enhancing role.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3589