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 711120 Dance Companies

This industry comprises companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing all types of live theatrical dance (e.g., ballet, contemporary dance, folk dance) presentations. Dance companies or groups may or may not operate their own theater or other facility for staging their shows.

Cross-References.

  • Establishments, such as exotic dance clubs, primarily engaged in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and that also present live dance entertainment, are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing dance productions without producing their own shows are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events; and
  • Freelance producers and dancers primarily engaged in theatrical activities independent of a company or group are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    7111207111207922Ballet companies
    7111207111207922Ballet productions, live theatrical
    7111207111207922Classical dance companies
    7111207111207922Contemporary dance companies
    7111207111207922Dance companies
    7111207111207922Dance productions, live theatrical
    7111207111207922Dance theaters
    7111207111207922Dance troupes
    7111207111207922Folk dance companies
    7111207111207922Interpretive dance companies
    7111207111207922Jazz dance companies
    7111207111207922Modern dance companies
    7111207111207922Tap dance companies
    7111207111207922Theater companies, dance
    7111207111207922Theaters, dance
    7111207111207922Theatrical dance productions, live