We’re redefining what it means to build a dance career.
A modern creative agency empowering dancers, choreographers, and emerging artists through opportunity, community, and collaboration.
The Collective Dance Agency (CDA) was founded on the belief that every artist deserves access — access to opportunities, to support, to a community that sees them, and to a platform that elevates their work.
This agency was created for the dancers of today and tomorrow:
the ones building their brands on social media,
the ones seeking representation-level support,
the ones returning to dance after a break,
the ones chasing performance dreams,
and the ones navigating a modern creative industry that moves at the speed of light.
CDA is where creativity meets opportunity — and where your next chapter begins.
Meet the Founder
The Collective Dance Agency was founded by Hollis Bourne-Frye, a creative visionary, choreographer, and dance industry professional whose career bridges the worlds of performance, education, and digital-era artistry.
Hollis began dancing at age three and went on to earn her BFA in Dance – Choreography & Performing Arts from Radford University, where she performed, trained, and developed her voice as a movement artist. After graduation, she spent six transformative years in Los Angeles, dancing, choreographing, training, and immersing herself in one of the world’s most competitive creative markets. Those years shaped her understanding of what dancers truly need to succeed — not just talent, but mentorship, visibility, strategy, and support.
Throughout her career, Hollis noticed a major flaw in the industry:
Dancers are expected to navigate their entire careers alone.
They’re told to “network harder,” build their own reels, find their own opportunities, develop their brand, stay competitive, balance life, and somehow keep creating. Yet there was no centralized space offering real development, guidance, or community.
CDA was born from that gap — a modern agency built for dancers and creatives of today’s generation, where artistry meets industry access.
Hollis brings:
• Over 20+ years of dance experience
• Professional choreography and creative directing background
• Training across commercial, concert, and contemporary dance
• Real-world performance experience in both Virginia and Los Angeles
• Deep experience in community-building, leadership, and talent development
• A passion for helping dancers elevate their confidence, craft, and opportunities
Her vision is to create an agency that nurtures dancers at every level — from beginners returning to movement to advanced professionals building their careers.
Through CDA, Hollis is redefining what it means to thrive in the modern creative world — combining artistic insight, industry strategy, mentorship, and community into one powerful ecosystem for emerging talent.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower dancers, choreographers, and emerging creatives through access, education, opportunity, and visibility — providing the tools, resources, and community needed to build meaningful, sustainable careers.
We are deeply committed to bridging the gap between talent and industry access. CDA offers resources, casting opportunities, mentorship, and visibility that are often reserved for dancers with existing connections or traditional representation.
We focus on:
• Making professional dance paths more accessible
• Supporting artists at every stage of their journey
• Providing high-quality portfolio resources & casting calls
• Offering guidance, creative support, and real opportunities
• Building a diverse, inclusive community rooted in connection
• Showcasing talent with integrity and intention
At CDA, we lead with artistry, integrity, and inclusivity. We exist to support dancers as whole artists — helping them grow, evolve, build confidence, and feel seen in an industry that often overlooks emerging voices.
Our Vision
We envision a future where dance careers are defined not by geography, gatekeeping, or outdated industry structures — but by creativity, collaboration, and access.
CDA aims to build a modern ecosystem where dancers and choreographers can:
• Develop their craft
• Strengthen their brand and portfolio
• Expand their network
• Access real opportunities tailored to their goals
• Learn the business side of the creative world
• Collaborate within a supportive artistic community
Our long-term vision is a global movement: a digitally connected, community-driven agency that amplifies talent, fosters connection, and redefines what it means to thrive as an artist in the modern age.
Why CDA is Different
The dance world is evolving, and most dancers are still navigating it alone. CDA was created to change that. Rather than forcing dancers into rigid, outdated industry molds, we designed a modern, flexible agency that meets artists where they are and supports them as they grow.
CDA prioritizes the human side of dance and creation. We see dancers as more than performers — they are storytellers, creators, visionaries, and culture-shapers. Our agency celebrates individuality and uses it as a foundation for opportunity, not a barrier.
What makes CDA unique is that we combine multiple industry strengths into one ecosystem: creative agency support, casting access, portfolio development, personal branding guidance, professional mentorship, and a supportive community. This is something the dance world has been missing for far too long — and we’re here to fill that gap with intention and accessibility.
Above all, CDA is built on transparency, integrity, and support. We create a space where dancers feel motivated, guided, valued, and connected. Our goal is not just to help dancers book opportunities — but to help them build artistic futures filled with confidence, purpose, and possibility.
CDA isn’t just a new approach to dance representation.
It’s the new standard.
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Whether you’re a dancer looking to join the agency, a choreographer ready to showcase your work, or a client seeking talent for an upcoming project — The Collective Dance Agency is here to help you make it happen.
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