711120 — Dance Companies
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & 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.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7922 - Theatrical Producers (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:71112→2002:711120→2007:711120→2012:711120→2017:711120→2022:711120)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC G003 — Recreational Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 711120 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 711120 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Dance Companies' under Sector 71 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 711120? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $18,000,000 for NAICS code 711120 (Dance Companies), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 711120? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 711120 (Dance Companies) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7922 - Theatrical Producers.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 711120:
- Sector 71 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 711120 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Dance Companies).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.