The EVOLVE | montgomery Planning Committee consists of the IABD Staff, Partnering Organization, and a host of Volunteers that work together to plan and implement the dance classes, performance opportunity and symposia. Alabama State University, Department of Theatre Arts/BFA Dance Program is the 2021 partnering organization. Serving as the local liaison to IABD and will assist with preparations for the two-day dance summit.


The International Association of Blacks in Dance | Leadership Team:

Denise Saunders Thompson, President and CEO

Omar Ingram, Programs Director

Adriana Ray, Development Director

Vanessa Hall, Membership Director

Tiffany Pittman, Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Toran X. Moore, Programs Manager

Carol Foster, Special Programs Associate

Lydia Cuffy, Communications Associate

Sherese Taylor, IABD Fellow

Alabama State University, Department of Theatre Arts/BFA Dance Program

James R. Atkinson, Jr., Associate Professor, Program Director

Lindsay Renea Benton, Assistant Professor, Artistic Director/Recruitment Coordinator