Dance/USA to Honor Jessica Leyva at National Conference
Executive Director Jessica Leyva will be honored at the 2025 Dance USA Convention for outstanding contributions to the Chicago arts community. The inaugural Emerging Leader Award recognizes an individual in Chicago (the site of Dance/USA’s 2025 National Conference) who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to the city’s dance ecosystem within the first 10 years of their career. This inaugural award highlights the rising leaders who are shaping the future of dance in Chicago.