Welcome to the IABD website

The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE (IABD) has become the Mecca for Blacks in Dance such as artists, dance companies, directors, choreographers, those interested in black dance issues, performance showcases, and artistry. The Association, founded in 1988, provides a network, formal newsletters, choreographers directory, published papers and is the raison d’tre for the annual conference. The Association also responds to and initiates dialogue around issues that impact the Black Dance Community as well as the community at large.

The IABD Conference has become the convergence of ideas and interaction not only for the dance community, but also for those who serve the black community, especially the black critics association and educators. Questions about conference, email us at: info@iabdassociation.org.

Upcoming IABD Conference Schedule

January 24 – 27, 2013
Baltimore Dance Tech
DC Youth Ensemble
Howard University/Images of Cultural Artistry
Washington, DC
“25th Silver Anniversary Celebration”

January 2014
Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater
Las Vegas, NV

Photos by: Mesiyah McGinnis