"We need Black Dance because being black is not a trend. And Black Dance is an important part of our lives. It is important that we continue to support our art form and make it an important part of the art and culture scene." Black Dance is Joan Myers Brown, Founder & Executive Director, The Philadelphia Dance Company, Philadanco.
ABD has begun the international campaign, I AM BLACK DANCE | I AM IABD. It is our hope and vision to raise awareness and bring visibility to our community - our way. #IAMBLACKDANCE #IAmIABD
“As a community, IABD has become stronger generation after generation. We should never forget the shoulders that we stand on; those who were and continue to be groundbreaking and revolutionary. This campaign is a time to reflect and honor our achievements and culture, to celebrate our community and its bright future ahead. Let’s ensure that the Black Dance narrative remains ours! We will celebrate our pioneers and our possibilities. We will shatter every stereotype and celebrate our inspirations, which have led to our aspirations, and ultimately our achievements”. - Denise Saunders Thompson, President & CEO
To join us in the I AM BLACK DANCE | I AM IABD campaign, email
[email protected]
Video Credit: Eric A. Smith - CREW Productions, LLC.
CONNECT WITH IABD
Web: https://www.iabdassociation.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IABDinc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iabdblackdance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iabdinc/
ABOUT IABD
The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) preserves and promotes dance by people of African ancestry or origin, and assists and increases opportunities for artists in advocacy, audience development, education, funding, networking, performance, philosophical dialogue, and touring.
