What union do ballet dancers belong?

Question

I was wondering what trade union do professional ballet dancers belong. Is it the same as most Broadway actors, or is it unique to them?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In the USA, there is the American Guild of Musical Artists, a member of AFL-CIO which represents more than 8,000 ballet dancers, opera singers and directors, backstage personnel, and even figure skaters. This is probably the major union for ballet dancers. The AGMA represents dancers from New York City Ballet, American ballet Theater, Alvin Ailey, etc.

In the UK they have Equity, which is the trade union for those in the performing arts.