THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Frwd: frwd convenes a cohort of dance academies, dance companies and dance schools who operate with a shared concern for strengthening the next phase of the black dance sector. This work focuses on growth and sustainability and how it is achieved through the cultivation of dance artists and administrators at varying stages in their journey.

Iabd auditions:ballet, multi-company, summer: iabd's signature audition program offers students, pre-professionals, and professionals audition opportunities for ballet, modern dance companies, summer and college dance programs, all in one location and at the same time, for colleges/universities, professional companies, and training programs.fellowship/internship:iabd offers a unique opportunity and experience to assist with the development and growth of this one-of-a-kind service organization. Iabd seeks qualified undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in gaining arts administration experience in these areas of concentration: archives, development, general management, marketing/social media, special events.scholarships:iabd scholarships are awarded to those who demonstrate ability, artistry and passion. Scholarships are for summer intensive training and professional dance training, education, and/or study. There are two scholarships that are available to members, joan myers brown artist development fund and the dr. Sherrill berryman johnson dance scholarship fund.the equity project: increasing the presence of blacks in ballet:dance theatre of harlem, iabd, and dance/usa are pleased to announce the equity project, a three-year partnership program to support the advancement of racial equity in professional ballet companies. The equity project brings together a cohort of artistic and executive leaders from twenty-one large budget, professional ballet companies for in-person meetings and coaching.fiscal sponsorship: iabd's 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.performing arts readiness: emergency preparedness:the performing arts readiness project was formed in the recognition that performing arts organizations are especially vulnerable to disasters and emergencies which can halt performances, sometimes indefinitely, and can put an organization out of business overnight.total other programs