SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 17, 2022 7:00PM - 8:30PM ET For an IABD Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Are We Post Pandemic?

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have unto enough and more. There is so much to be thankful for, and we are forever grateful for your continued support. Happy Thanksgiving From IABD!

It’s Giving Tuesday, and IABD is highlighting our global membership. We are proud to uplift our international artists, scholars, and dance professionals. Make a gift to The IABD Conference and Festival fund to support the future of Black Dance!  iabdassociation.org/donations/

Join IABD in celebrating our global community as we prepare for The 33rd Annual Conference & Festival: ‘Globally Connected: What Does our Tomorrow Hold?’ Know that your participation in our Conference & Festival fund supports a #VillageofMany dedicated to the Black Dance sector!

There’s still time to give! Don’t miss the opportunity to boost our #VillageofMany with a gift! Make a donation to our Conference and Festival Fund today! #GivingTuesdayCA iabdassociation.org/donations/

CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL, IN-PERSON LIVE STREAM REGISTRATION PACKAGE With only 200 available, this package is first-come first-served and offers an in-person live stream of all of the performances taking place in the Jane Mallet Theatre at the hotel. Visit iabdassociation.org/mpage/registra…

on the 1 | toronto, a dance class series OPEN NOW! January 26-28, 2023. Dance classes are $20 (USD) per class for IABD Members and $25 (USD) per class for the general public. *Visit iabdassociation.org/page/onthe1tor… to learn more!

Are you looking for your one-of-a-kind opportunity to audition for dance companies and summer intensives? Dancers ages 10 and older are invited to sign up for the 2023 IABD Audition season. Visit iabdassociation.org/mpage/audition… for more information.

Umoja | Unity Heri za Kwanzaa! The first day of Kwanzaa honors Umoja or Unity, and celebrates harmony in family, friends, community and the many across the African Diaspora. May you see unity in every community you step foot in! #Kwanzaa2022 "I am, because we are" - J.S Mbiti

Kujichagulia | Self Determination Habari Gani? On this day, we are reminded to take control of our future. We must work with all people and cultures for the good of the community; but we must do so without losing our identity, goals, & self-reliance in the process. #Kwanzaa2022

Ujima | Collective Work & Responsibility Ujima gives us the day to reflect on integrity & accountability within our community. #Kwanzaa2022 "You have a responsibility to educate your people, you have a responsibility to have your people shown in a positive light." - Bisa Butler

Ujamaa | Cooperative Economics From Ujima to Ujamaa, building strong businesses and networks takes time, energy and money! When we participate in circular economies to share the work and wealth of our community, we honor each other through Ujamaa. #Kwanzaa2022

Nia | Purpose On the sixth day of Kwanzaa, we honor Nia, or purpose. George Washington Carver has a powerful sermon on living with intention, motive and merit. With that said, we are wishing you a purposeful holiday! #kwanzaa2022

Kuumba | Creativity Between Nia and Kuumba, purpose and creativity are so deeply intertwined. How have you used creativity to create space for others? #kwanzaa2022 "Sometimes the creativity that we do is creating a platform that allows other creative people to pitch in."

Imani | Faith Heri za Kwanzaa! Let the seven principles of the season light your way into the New Year! #kwanzaa2022 "The moment we break faith from one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out." - James Baldwin

President Biden will honor the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) with the National Medal of Arts later today 🎉 The Associated Press apnews.com/article/biden-…

Please join us in congratulating Emeritus Trustee Fred Eychaner, 2018 #MarkTwainPrize recipient Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), 2022 #KCHonors recipient Gladys Knight, 2009 #KCHonors recipient Bruce Bruce Springsteen, and IABD on receiving the National Medal of Arts! 👏🥇

Our client, The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD), has received the 2021 National Medal of Arts, which is the highest award given by the federal government to artists. CONGRATULATIONS! 👏🎉👏 #ArtsHumanitiesMedal

We sending a HUGE Congratulations to IABD for receiving the National Medal of the Arts. An award that has been given to icons like Arthur Mitchell, Joan Myers Brown and Jerome Robbins.

Dear Virginia, Thank you for impacting so many generations of dancers and inspiring the future of ballet. 🤎 Tonight, Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Artistic Director, Virginia Johnson, will be presented with the 2023 Dance/USA Honor Award! (DanceUSAorg) Video by @nelshelbyfilms