Dance Umbrella Ontario's (DUO) decolonization efforts specifically target the inequities within the Ontario dance sector. They recognize that the industry has historically centered on Euro-Western dance genres, marginalizing Indigenous and Black dance traditions and practices. DUO aims to address this by decolonizing its operations, policies, and programs, promoting equitable access to funding and resources for Indigenous, Black, and other racialized dance artists and communities. Their strategies include fostering relationships with these communities, incorporating their perspectives into decision-making, and ensuring equitable representation within DUO's staff and leadership. They also advocate for a broader understanding and celebration of diverse dance forms and artistic practices, moving away from colonial categorizations and towards a more inclusive and representative dance landscape.

“Arts services need to explore new approaches in parallel to existing activities or risk becoming increasingly irrelevant to the experiences of more and more Canadians. Profound changes are disrupting social and economic life, and the arts must position itself within these broader conversations to remain relevant to find allies outside of the cultural or public sector.” – Excerpt from Landslide: Innovations in Service for Dance in Canada report led by the Canada Dance Assembly.