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IABD News and Press

IABD press releases and news (pdf format) are listed in most recent order. For more information, please email communications@iabdassociation.org.

2023

The International Association of Blacks in Dance Receives National Medal of Arts by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
President Biden to Award National Medals of Arts by National Endowment of the Arts
Watch President Biden Present the National Medal of Arts to the International Association of Blacks in Dance by Chava Pearl Lansky, Dance Magazine
Biden Brings the Stars to the White House by NYTimes.com
President Biden will honor the International Association of Blacks in Dance with the National Medal of Arts later today by The Dance Edit
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Receives 2021 National Medal of Arts by Patch.com
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE RECEIVES 2021 NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS by TheCityLife.org
The International Association Of Blacks in Dance Receives 2021 National Medal Of Arts by Broadway World
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Receives 2021 National Medal of Arts by Stage Buddy
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Receives 2021 National Medal of Arts by Theaterscene.com
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Receives 2021 National Medal of Arts by Yelp Performing Arts
Additional 2021 National Medal of Arts Press Hits
A Resilient History The 33rd Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance in partnership with dance Immersion by Josephine Minhinnett, Fjord.com

2022

33rd Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, Globally Connected to Take Place This Month by Broadwayworld.com
The 33rd Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance by Patch.com
IABD Celebrates Artists, Innovators and Scholars at its 2023 Conference and Festival Awards Celebration by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
IABD in partnership with dance Immersion presents the 33rd Annual International Conference & Festival of Blacks in Dance in Toronto, Canada in January 2023 by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
IABD Announces Leadership Transition of President/Chief Executive Officer Denise Saunders Thompson by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
The International Association of Blacks in Dance to Receive $150,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan by The International Association of Blacks in Dance and the National Endowment for the Arts

2021

IABD in partnership with STEPS on Broadway presents EVOLVE | new york, an IABD Regional Dance Summit by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Announces 2021 COLLECTIVE Cohort by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Announces 2021 INFLUENCERS Cohort by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Announces $3 Million Dollar Gift from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
EVOLVE | montgomery, an IABD virtual dance summit by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
30 YEARS OF SERVING BLACK DANCE — IABD’s Virtual 30th Anniversary Celebration by The International Association of Blacks in Dance

2020

The International Association of Blacks in Dance announces the release of THE BLACK REPORT by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
The International Association of Blacks in Dance announces Can You Hear Me Now? Campaign by Michelle Tabnick Public Relations
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PRESERVING THE LEGACY AND HISTORY OF BLACK DANCE IN AMERICA by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
IABD TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS TO BLACK DANCE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
Dance Festival Celebrating Legendary and Emerging Black Dance Companies featuring over 40 Companies from Around the World by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
Over 40 Black Dance Companies Converge On Philadelphia For 'THEN NOW NEXT' At The Merriam Theater by Dosage Magazine

Then, Now, Next: A Celebration of Black Dance and The Philly Art Collective: Tribe Called Quest Show by WPPM 106.5 FM
Temple students and alumni participate in renowned Black dance festival by The Temple News
IABD and Philadanco! present ‘THEN NOW NEXT’ by Philadelphia Sunday Sun
THEN NOW NEXT: A Celebration of Black Dance by purposelyawakened.com
THEN NOW NEXT: Celebrating Legendary and Emerging Black Dance Companies by Caribmeme Magazine
THEN, NOW, NEXT Over 40 diverse dance companies for your viewing pleasure, Jan. 15-18 by PhiladelphiaWeekly.com
40+ Black Dance Companies Come To Philadelphia's Merriam Theater by BroadwayWorld.com
THEN NOW NEXT - A dance festival celebrating legendary and emerging Black dance companies by PhiladelphiaWeekly.com
A Milestone year for Joan Myers Brown by The Dance Journal at PhiladelphiaDance.org
Then Now Next festival brings thousands of dancers to Philadelphia by Phillynews.fyi
An international black dance festival lands in Philly. Here are pro-tips for what to see. by Philadelphia Inquirer
IABD and Philandanco! present “THEN NOW NEXT” by PhillyLifeandCulture.com
50 Black dance companies land in Philly for international festival started by Philadanco by PBS/WHYY
Fifty Black Dance Companies Are Converging On Philadelphia This Weekend by ArtsJournal
Then Now Next Dance Festival by Independent Philly
Young dancers of color audition for top ballet companies, schools in a special Philly opportunity by Philadelphia Inquirer
International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) convenes on Broad Street (Part 1) by PhiladelphiaDance.org
IABD and Philadanco! present ‘THEN NOW NEXT’ by Philadelphia Sunday Sun

2019

IABD Launches 2020 Dance Class Series Tour in Philadelphia by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
32nd Annual International Conference and Festival of Black in Dance Honoring Derrick Minter, Kavin Grant, Dr. Glory Van Scott, Marian Godfrey, and Ronne Arnold by The International Association of Blacks in Dance.
A Focus on Foundation and Technique, IABD Brings Their Dance Class Series Tour to Chicago by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
EVOLVE | atlanta. Unite Atlanta in Dance,IABD Brings Regional Programming to Georgia by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
The Brilliance of Black Dance Dazzles Dayton Stages with 50 World Class Performances in Three Daysby The International Association of Blacks in Dance
Etched in Stone: Resilient through Time, A Surge of Black Dance Brilliance in Dayton
31st Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance Honoring Sheri "Sparkle" Williams, Richard Lapedes, Maureen A. Lynch, Halifu Osumare, Reginald Van Lee
31st Annual International Conference and Festival flies into Dayton, OH, January 22 - 27, 2019

An Environment for Global Cultural Exploration & Exchange by Vanguard Issue 2, Autumn 2019

2020 Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance by AfroPhilly

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) comes to Philadelphia, Jan 14-19 by The Dance Journal at PhiladelphiaDance.org
IABD And PHILADANCO! Present 32nd Annual International Conference And Festival Of Blacks In Dance by DanceLand

THEN NOW NEXT by WFMZ-TV

THEN NOW NEXT by prnewswire
IABD: A Celebration of Black Dance by eurweb.com

2018

Announcing The Equity Project: Increasing the Presence of Blacks in Ballet in partnership with Dance Theatre of Harlem, IABD, and Dance/USA
Twenty-five Black-led Dance Companies Awarded Quarter Of A Million Dollars by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
Five Trailblazing Black Dance Companies Awarded Half Million Dollars by The International Association of Blacks in Dance
International Association of Blacks in Dance receives $2,636,000 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant
30th Anniversary International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance Honoring Norma Miller and Yvonne Daniel

2017

International Association of Blacks in Dance announcing 2017 New Staff and Appointments
International Association of Blacks in Dance announcing new Board Members and Appointments
International Association of Blacks in Dance announces new location at The Dance Institute of Washington
International Association of Blacks in Dance receives $500,000 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant
29th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance Honoring Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey's Artistic Director

2016

28th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance "Black Dance Rising" heads to Denver, CO, January 20 - 24, 2016. Click Here for More Information

2015

Philadelphia Dance Legend Joan Myers Brown Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Pennsylvania

Joan Myers Brown honored by the Dance Heritage Coalition as one of America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures.
27th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance in Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Gears Up to Host the Conference and Festival

2014

Denise Saunders Thompson, IABD Chairperson/Executive Director elected to Dance/USA Board of Trustees
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2013

Watch Joan Myers Brown Accepting the National Medal of the Arts
Watch PHILADANCO Founder/Executive Artistic Director Joan Myers Brown accepting the National Medal of the Arts — the nation’s highest civic honor for excellence in the arts — at a ceremony that took place July 10, 2013 at The White House. Click here to view the ceremony.

Click here for the National Arts Award Press Release

Joan Myers Brown | President Obama to Award 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 President Obama awarded the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in the East Room. Joan Myers Brown of Philadanco, was a medal recipient. Click Here for More Information

Joan Myers Brown | 2013 Dance/USA Honor Honoree. Joan Myers Brown, Honorary Chairperson of IABD will receive the 2013 Dance/USA Honor Award on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Dance/USA 2013 Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA. The Honor goes to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the dance field by reason of artistic excellence and/or force of vision. The International Association of Blacks in Dance SALUTES and CONGRATULATES, our Founder, Dr. Joan Myers Brown! Click Here for More Information

International Association of Blacks in Dance Announces Change in Location and Date for January 2014 IABD Dance Conference & Festival: 2014 IABD Conference to occur in Dallas, TX

2012

One Night Only! International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference Announces 25th Silver Anniversary / Celebration Showcase Performance Line-up: January 24 – 27, 2013 in Washington, DC: IABD Performance lineup press release

Charles Augins, Camille A. Brown, Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, Louis Johnson, Dianne McIntyre, and Renee Robinson to be Honored by International Association of Blacks in Dance: IABD 2013 Honorees press release

Four Detroit Public Schools and National Urban Dance Company selected to participate in The International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference & Festival Performance Showcase at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC : IABD Detroit Public Schools and Urban Dance Company press release