Join us for OPEN SPACE Season 3 EPISODE 4- IT TAKES A VILLAGE: A Conversation about Community Based Work Wednesday, April 28th | 5:30pm-7:00pm ET fb.watch/59zv3arl0P/ Host: Kia Smith, M.F.A. Guests: Thaddeus Davis & Murda Mommy #OpenSpace #IABD #IAMBLACKDANCE

Save The Date for Open Space SEASON 3 EPISODE 6- BEFORE I LET GO: A Conversation about Digital Content & Shifting Models Wednesday, May 12th with host Azaria Hogans, MFA (Manager of Resources & Archives knowboxdance) Join us Wednesdays at 5:30pm ET iabdassociation.org/openspace

My Sister, The Queen Dean! 👑 Phylicia Rashad YEEEEEESSSSS, HU! Howard University 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💋💋💋

Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson (1878–1949) May 25th was chosen to commemorate the birth of Bill Robinson and his outstanding contribution to the art of tap dancing on both stage & in film through the unification of diverse stylistic & racial elements. #NationalTapDay #IAMBLACKEDANCE

Save The Date! Open Space Season 3 Episode 10- BEYOND: A Conversation About International Artistry Wednesday, June 9th with host Denise Saunders Thompson (President & CEO, #IABD) Join the conversation every Wednesday at 5:30PM ET via Zoom iabdassociation.org/openspace #IAMBLACKDNCE

IT'S #IABD MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEK Join us for Happy Hour with the President featuring Denise Saunders Thompson @DeniseIABD & Guest DJ Sabine Blaizin Friday, June 11, 2021 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET iabdassociation.org/page/memberweek

#DSTNoChaserStraightTalk This summer, as the remaining pandemic restrictions are lifted, I'm wishing Black folx can be fully free to enjoy the parks, the cookouts, the beaches, the block parties, the bird watching, the evening drive, all of the things that scream fun & Black joy.

#ICYMI Read the "I Said, Can You Hear Me Now?" letter by visiting bit.ly/IABDcyhmn. #listen #dearwhitepeople #dancecommunity #BLACKjoy #yellow #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #letter #Black365

#ICYMI Read the ""I said, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?"" letter by visiting iabdassociation.org/mpage/canyouhe… #listen #dearwhitepeople #dancecommunity #BLACKjoy #yellow #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #letter #Black365"

Join us for The Black Canon Series- masterworks that shape & define the scope of the Black dance aesthetic. Wednesday, August 25th | 6:00-7:30 PM ET   Featuring Rod Rodgers' "Rhythm Dances" Performed By Rod Rodgers Dance Company Visit iabdassociation.org/30tickets #IABD #IABD30

BACK TO DANCE, BACK TOGETHER! Whether in person or virtual, head back to dance in style. Shop IABD Black Wear Today! Approximately 40%-100% of proceeds from Dance Thrives Here merchandise sales will go directly to the IABD Emergency Fund.  #BacktoSchool2021 #BLACKOWNED

What’s next for the arts in a post-pandemic world? Tomorrow at 10am PST, join #YBCA CEO Deborah Cullinan and arts leaders for The Kennedy Center’s 2021 Arts Summit: Know Better. Do Better. See what cultural organizations are learning and how they’re adapting → bit.ly/3zGQ2bP

Can’t wait for tomorrow’s discussion with Holly Bass, Susan Feder, @DeniseIABD, and @saybarra about the ways the arts are making systemic changes for our future. RSVP to join us at 10am PST for The Kennedy Center’s 2021 Arts Summit: Know Better. Do Better. → bit.ly/3zGQ2bP

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As 2021 comes to a close, may we be reminded of the moments that strengthened us, the loved ones who comforted us, and the art that inspired us. From all of us at IABD, we wish you warmth, togetherness, peace, love, and light in the new year! #IABD youtu.be/iBcWbDJuf3U

TODAY. Would you help me share this image, along with the following quote from my father, across the globe today? “This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action." #MLK #ItStartsWithMe #ShiftingPriorities #BelovedCommunity #MLKDay

We are hiring in the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University! Employment at the College of Fine Arts offers the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and artistic environment. Visit: hr.Howard.edu/careers and search FINE ARTS.

Today signaled a momentous occasion and day as I turned IABD over to new leadership. 💃🏾 To say this has been a journey is an understatement. This has been my life, literally; mind, body and spirit. No holding back. I have given it my all. instagram.com/p/Cun7EhiMzlM/

Thank you to you all! #joy