The International Association of Blacks in Dance

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The International Association of Blacks in Dance IABD preserves and promotes dance by people of African ancestry or origin, and assists and increases opportunities for artists.
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There is beauty in the love we pour into ourselves and to others. Be well ✨Philadanco! | IABD 2023 Founders and Invited ...
10/07/2026

There is beauty in the love we pour into ourselves and to others. Be well ✨

Philadanco! | IABD 2023 Founders and Invited Guests Performance
📸: Scott Robbins

Mindfulness isn't just about looking inward—it's about honoring the village around you. Be well ✨bboyizm | IABD 2023 Van...
09/30/2026

Mindfulness isn't just about looking inward—it's about honoring the village around you. Be well ✨

bboyizm | IABD 2023 Vanguard: Canadian Artists Showcase
📸: Dawit Tibebu

09/22/2026

From 🇺🇸✈️🇬🇧! IABD brought our global dance community together in London this summer for two dynamic gatherings focused on shaping the future of Black dance. The Mixer, in partnership with and with support from , created space to celebrate culture, cultivate relationships, and connect with artists and leaders shaping Black dance around the world.

Shoutout to our collaborators and for an intimate conversation, bringing together 20 organizations and practitioners to explore our needs, strengthen international relationships, and our collective commitment to the growth and sustainability of Black dance globally.

Thank you to our incredible partners and everyone who joined us in London! We look forward to continuing these conversations and building on the connections made 🖤

Photo Credit
Foteini Christofilopoulou
📸: foteiniphoto

Happy National Dance Day from The International Association of Blacks in Dance!Established in 2010 by American Dance Mov...
09/19/2026

Happy National Dance Day from The International Association of Blacks in Dance!

Established in 2010 by American Dance Movement co-founder, Nigel Lythgoe, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives.

Photo Credits:
Dallas Black Dance Theatre | IABD 2026 Founders and Invited Guests Performance
Scott Robbins,

Light the way. Be well ✨Eleone Dance Theatre | IABD 2025 Established Artists Performance 📸: Scott Robbins
09/16/2026

Light the way. Be well ✨

Eleone Dance Theatre | IABD 2025 Established Artists Performance
📸: Scott Robbins

09/11/2026

Calls are OPEN for the 2027 Annual International Conference and Festival! Apply today to be a part of the broadest international gathering of Blacks in Dance!

Call for on the 1 | chicago Dance Instructors 🕺🏽💃🏽
📌 Apply by September 18, 2026 @ 11:59pm EST
IABD’s on the 1 | a dance class series is seeking qualified dance instructors for teaching opportunities January 24 - 28, 2026 in Chicago, IL.

Call for Performances ✨🎭 - OPEN TO IABD MEMBERS ONLY!
📌 Apply by September 18, 2026 @ 10:00am EST
The Call for Performances invites IABD Member artists and organizations to submit concert dance works for an opportunity to showcase their work at the Annual Conference and Festival. Submitted works should address the conference and festival theme.

Call for Proposals 📚📽️
📌 Apply by September 18, 2026 @ 10:00am EST
The Call for Proposals invites artists, community organizers, educators, practitioners, scholars to submit proposals that address the conference and festival theme, The Third Coast, Our Community in Motion. All submissions should engage the conference and festival theme while also tackling relevant discussions of current field trends.

To learn more about eligibility and the submission requirements, please visit www.conference.iabdassociation.org

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED!The Call for Dance Instructors for IABD’s on the 1 | a dance class series has been extended to Septe...
09/09/2026

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The Call for Dance Instructors for IABD’s on the 1 | a dance class series has been extended to September 18, 2026!

Qualified teaching artists with 5+ years of teaching experience are invited to apply for teaching opportunities during January in Chicago, IL.

Ready to share your knowledge, artistry, and love of dance? Submit your materials by September 18!

🔗 Apply now: iabdassociation.org/onthe1

As we enter into our next season, remember wellness isn’t just about what we consume—it’s about what we radiate. Don't w...
09/09/2026

As we enter into our next season, remember wellness isn’t just about what we consume—it’s about what we radiate. Don't wait for the warmth to find you today. Gather your strength, tend to your own spark, and illuminate the spaces you walk into. Be well ✨

MOVE/NYC | IABD 2025 Youth and Collegiate Showcase
📸: Scott Robbins

Our light is what guides the vision of our wildest dreams forward. Don't dim it! Let it brighten the world around you. T...
09/02/2026

Our light is what guides the vision of our wildest dreams forward. Don't dim it! Let it brighten the world around you. There is no limit. Be well ✨

Mojuba! Dance Collective | IABD 2025 Established Artists Performance
📸: Scott Robbins

Black Art Fund for Dance Information SessionTo help you navigate the application process, we are hosting an Information ...
08/31/2026

Black Art Fund for Dance Information Session

To help you navigate the application process, we are hosting an Information Session that will answer common questions and outline key details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Join us Tuesday, September 1 at 3:00 PM ET. Register at the link below.

https://iabdassociation.zoom.us/meeting/register/ENd9EKy1SGW2NB9n6eZF6Q

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1621 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+13017550831

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