The International Association of Blacks in Dance

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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We are a kaleidoscopic mosaic of a life well lived. Be well ✨PearlArts Sound and Movement | IABD 2025 Pittsburgh Regiona...
08/26/2026

We are a kaleidoscopic mosaic of a life well lived. Be well ✨

PearlArts Sound and Movement | IABD 2025 Pittsburgh Regional Artists Performance

📸: Scott Robbins

IABD's on the 1 | a dance class series is seeking qualified dance instructors for teaching opportunities during January ...
08/21/2026

IABD's on the 1 | a dance class series is seeking qualified dance instructors for teaching opportunities during January in Chicago, IL. The Call for Dance Instructors is now open for teaching artists to join the dance faculty.

IABD’s on the 1 | a dance class series provides a curated series of dance classes for all levels! From seasoned professionals to dance enthusiasts, this program offers audiences the opportunity to share their love for dance.

The deadline for submission is Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Qualified candidates must have:
-5+ years of teaching experience

Submission Materials:
-Professional Headshot
-Resume and/or CV
-Brief narrative/bio describing your years of teaching experience (WORD document only, PDF's will not be accepted)
-Class description
-Link to reel and/or social media (if applicable)

Visit www.iabdassociation.org/onthe1 or the link in our bio to apply.

IABD's Emerging Choreographers Residency Call is Now Open!We are looking for artists who are developing and curious abou...
08/20/2026

IABD's Emerging Choreographers Residency Call is Now Open!

We are looking for artists who are developing and curious about their artistic practice. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a diverse range of experiences in creating and showcasing work, particularly those working with dance at the intersections of activism, storytelling, technology, and interdisciplinary approaches. Preference will be given to artists who have not previously presented work at the IABD Conference and Festival. Choreographers who have a work that has been showcased in the last five years (2021-2026) are not eligible to apply.

To be considered, artists must identify as Black and/or of African descent, and be a practicing arts professional in the field of dance and performance.

Applications Are Now Open!

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 8th | 11:59 PM EST

Learn more at www.iabdassociation.org/residency

The Countdown Has Begun! We invite you to join us in Conference and Festival programming by submitting to the Calls for ...
08/19/2026

The Countdown Has Begun! We invite you to join us in Conference and Festival programming by submitting to the Calls for Proposals and Performances TODAY!

Join IABD, The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater for 37th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, The Third Coast, Our Community in Motion by sharing your work. The submission period is now open for all applicants.

Meet us in Chicago as we celebrate Black dance as a living archive of movement, migration, and collective possibility.

Please visit www.conference.iabdassociation.org for more information!

When you’re faced with a challenge, it’s easy to dwell on what hurts. But real change comes from what you’re willing to ...
08/19/2026

When you’re faced with a challenge, it’s easy to dwell on what hurts. But real change comes from what you’re willing to do about it. Feel it. Learn from it. Then get to work 💪. Be well ✨

Atlanta Dance Connection | IABD 2026 Founders and Invited Guests Performance
📸: Scott Robbins

The 2026 IABD Black Art Fund for Dance is Now Open!The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) is proud to c...
08/18/2026

The 2026 IABD Black Art Fund for Dance is Now Open!

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) is proud to continue the Black Art Fund for Dance, an initiative dedicated to supporting the creative process for individuals and organizations working within the dance ecosystem, rooted in their communities. This fund is made possible through a partnership with the Wallace Foundation’s Advancing Well-Being in the Arts Initiative, which champions small arts organizations (annual budgets under $500,000) founded by, for, and with communities of color.

Funding Details
IABD will distribute a total of $625,000.
-Grant Amount: $25,000 per recipient.

Grant Type: Unrestricted and non-matching

Who Should Apply:
We strongly encourage applications from:
-First-time applicants.
-Applicants from underrepresented geographic regions.
-Applicants from underrepresented dance forms.

Application Opens: Tuesday, August 18 | 10:00 AM EST
Informational Session: Monday, August 31 | 3:00 PM EST
Application Closes: Monday, September 7, 2026 | 11:59 PM EST

Visit iabdassociation.org/blackartfund for more information!

Swipe to see highlights from the IABD Career Center! 💼💻💰The IABD Career Center is the perfect place to look for jobs acr...
08/17/2026

Swipe to see highlights from the IABD Career Center! 💼💻💰

The IABD Career Center is the perfect place to look for jobs across the dance field. Start your search here!

Visit the link in our bio to start applying now!

Have an opening? Visit our career center to post your listing today!

https://careers.iabdassociation.org

Your beauty, resilience, and grace is beyond compare. May they guide you along your journey this week. Be well ✨Lula Was...
08/12/2026

Your beauty, resilience, and grace is beyond compare. May they guide you along your journey this week. Be well ✨

Lula Washington Dance Theater | IABD 2026 Founders and Invited Guests Performance
📸: Scott Robbins

This is your reminder that you don't have to do it all on your own! Lean on your community. Be well ✨Ronald K. Brown/EVI...
08/05/2026

This is your reminder that you don't have to do it all on your own! Lean on your community. Be well ✨

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE | IABD 2026 Founders and Invited Guests Performance
📸: Scott Robbins

The International Association of Blacks in Dance is deeply saddened by the passing of Rima Vargas-Vetter, longtime chair...
08/05/2026

The International Association of Blacks in Dance is deeply saddened by the passing of Rima Vargas-Vetter, longtime chair emeritus of EMERGE125. For decades, she devoted her time, wisdom, and heart to this company. Rima helped shape EMERGE125’s future, serving as a dedicated Board member, Board Chair, trusted advisor, and supporter. Her leadership, vision, and generosity helped build the strong foundation on which we continue to grow today.

But beyond everything she did for the organization, Rima will be remembered for who she was. She welcomed people with warmth, led with grace, and believed wholeheartedly in the artists and the work. She celebrated every milestone with genuine joy, asked thoughtful questions, shared ideas generously, and made those around her feel valued and supported.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, and to the many members of the IABD community who knew and worked with Rima over the years.

Though she is no longer with us in body, her legacy, spirit, and influence live on in our hearts and in the work she supported. May cherished memories of her life and contributions bring comfort and peace during this time.

Rest in Power. Rest in Peace.
Another beloved Ancestor joins us.

Address

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

Telephone

+13017550831

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