When you join The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) you become part of an active and supportive network of over 1,500 members from across the globe. IABD has been the national service organization for Black Dance professionals for over
30 years. Our services and resources benefit our members regardless of what stage in their career. We are not a typical association, we are a family, all dedicated to strengthening the dance field.
Advocacy: IABD uses it voice to advocate for policies benefiting the Black dance and the wider arts and culture sectors.
Discounts: We offer discounts on classes, events, tickets and the annual international conference and festival.
Fiscal Sponsorship: IABD
serves as a fiscal sponsor by agreeing to receive funds on an artist's
or organizations behalf. Because IABD is a 501(c)3 organization,
contributions received on your behalf are tax-deductible to donors. CLICK HEREfor more information about fiscal sponsorship.
News: IABD keeps its members up to date on advocacy, auditions, classes, events, jobs, news, and performances, with IABD’s weekly 411 and monthly members only newsletter Timekeepers of the Flame.
Marketing and Promotion: We promote classes, events, and/or services on our centralized calendar and social media. Most memberships cover a limited number of dedicated e-blasts that are delivered to our 7,000 and growing email subscribers.
Networking and Programs: We offer networking events, professional performances, symposiums, professional development, auditions, emergency preparedness tools, workshops, and more.
STUDENT
SENIOR
INDIVIDUAL
DANCE COMPANY
INDUSTRY
$60
$60
$135
$210
$310
Middle School, High School, Colleges/Universities students (must provide proof of student status)
Individuals over the age of 65 in a dance-related profession (must provide proof of age)
Independent Artist/Choreographers, Professional Dancers, Administrators, Educators, Scholars, Supporters
Professional Dance Company, Performing Arts School, Dance Studio, Dance Team, Dance Department
Presenter, Agency, Business, Education Institution (not dance department), Association, Theatre, Film/Production Company, Service Business, Community Center, General Institution
Access to online community, IABD Connect and membership directory
Member-specific programming
Discounts to IABD events
Timekeepers of the Flame e-subscription
FREE job postings in the Career Center
Access to online community, IABD Connect and membership directory
Member-specific programming
Discounts to IABD events
Timekeepers of the Flame e-subscription
FREE job postings in the Career Center
Access to online community,
IABD Connect and membership directory
Member-specific programming
Discounts to IABD events
Timekeepers of the Flame e-subscription
FREE job postings in the Career Center
Fiscal Sponsorship Eligibility
(1) FREE dedicated e-blast to full database ($200 value)
Access to online community, IABD Connect and membership directory
Member-specific programming
Discounts to IABD events
Timekeepers of the Flame e-subscription
FREE job postings in the Career Center
Fiscal Sponsorship Eligibility
(2) FREE dedicated e-blasts to full database ($400 value)
Access to online community, IABD Connect and membership directory
Member-specific programming
Discounts to IABD events
Timekeepers of the Flame e-subscription
FREE job postings in the Career Center
Fiscal Sponsorship Eligibility
(3) FREE dedicated e-blasts to full database ($600 value)
**All membership prices include a $10 administrative fee for processing.**
IABD is now using a rolling membership cycle that begins when you join/renew and ends one year later on the same date. Memberships are accepted at any time throughout the year and provide full benefit access from join/renew to expiration date.
Our IABD team is happy to assist! Email us at membership@iabdassociation.org or call us (301)755-0831. NOTE: Our team is working remotely. For a more immediate response, please email.
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