How many dance companies businesses are there in the US?

There are 8,560 dance companies businesses in the United States as of 2023, employing 125,872 workers. The industry has grown 13.1% since 2000.

Dance Companies industry statistics

The dance companies industry had 8,560 firms and 8,671 establishments in 2023. The peak was 8,560 firms in 2023. The industry is currently growing.

As of 2023

8,560

dance companies businesses in the United States

•The dance companies industry has grown 13.1% since 2000 (from 7,569 to 8,560 firms).
•The peak year was 2023 with 8,560 firms.
•Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+12.4%).
•Employment: 125,872 workers in 2023 (3.2% change since 2000).
•Estimated 5-year survival rate: 62%.

Year	Firms	Establishments	Employment	Entry Rate	Exit Rate	Net Growth
2023	8,560	8,671	125,872	15.1%	9.2%	+7.6%
2022	8,059	8,170	116,999	23.9%	9.4%	+56.9%
2021	6,946	7,044	65,127	12.4%	22.8%	-61.8%
2020	7,725	7,855	124,289	12.7%	11.9%	-2.3%
2019	7,619	7,752	126,730	12.9%	9.2%	+3.3%
2018	7,319	7,457	122,481	11.4%	9.5%	+0.8%
2017	7,153	7,283	120,744	11.3%	10.6%	+0.4%
2016	7,260	7,404	125,134	11.9%	10.1%	+2.9%
2015	7,121	7,261	122,611	11.7%	9.7%	+0.8%
2014	6,960	7,096	120,684	11.5%	11.1%	+2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.