The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) is pleased to provide a number of resources to help inform and sustain the dance field. Resource subjects include Black Dancewear, books on Black Dance, Dance Related Services, The Black Report and more!  IABD’s community is international, serving over 1,100 organizational and individual members throughout the globe! 

Advocacy

IABD provides a number of advocacy resources about the current administration, key advocacy issues, voter registration, and more.

Agents, Managers, Presenters

IABD affiliates - agents, managers, and presenters who represent Black dance artists, companies, and projects.

Black Dancewear Companies

Shop Dancewear for Women, Men, and Youth of all ages and all colors/shades. Dancewear For Us By Us. Ballet Shoes, Dance Clothing, Dance Tights, Dye's, Polish, and so much more!

Books on Black Dance

Discover books for Black Dance Legacy that explore the rich history of the contributions by People of the Global Majority to the art form of dance.

Community Calendar

Learn about what's happening in the IABD Dance community. An event calendar listing for all things dance!

IABD Career Center

Explore a variety of open positions, auditions, fellowships, and internships within the dance field. This listing is updated on a regular basis and is accessible to the field regardless of membership. Postings are free for IABD members and start at $30 for non-members.

Coalition for Diasporan Scholars Moving | CDSM

CDSM is our response to millennial-style racism in our supposed post-racist era. Like those involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century, we are resolved to be proactive. Our fledgling organization is creating a database, disseminating our Mission Statement, and gathering resources (including legal counsel). A voluntary, not for profit coalition of concerned dancer/scholars, we do not collect dues or elect officers. We are a service organization, ready to “trouble the waters” in order to embrace our future fully and fairly.

Dance Directory Call

As the organization grows and expands, IABD continues to bring visibility to the dance community. We can't think of a better way to maintain this awareness than to begin the enhancement of our existing dance directory. Help us to shift the narrative about the lack of Black choreographers, dance schools and studios. We know you exist.

Dance Related Services

IABD is pleased to provide this information from Our Members, and those who support the dance community, that can provide you with tools for dance related services.

Fiscal Sponsorship

The International Association of Blacks in Dance’s (IABD) Fiscal Sponsorship program enables groups and individuals in our community to raise funds for purposes related to IABD’s charitable mission without the complexity of incorporating as a separate non-profit organization.

Global Connections

The International Association of Blacks in Dance has members and connections to all dance forms, styles and techniques throughout the world. We continue to expand our own cultural awareness, share dance experiences that bring new meaning, and better inform ourselves and audiences through these interconnections.

The Black Report

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) announces THE BLACK REPORT, a financial and organizational assessment of the IABD dance company membership. This report analyzes, a representative sample of 30 Black-led dance companies from across the United States.