Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The International Association of Blacks in Dance
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: IABD
Mailing Address: 1621 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 400
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20009
Main Phone: 301-755-0831
Main Fax: 301-273-9777
Organization Website: www.iabdassociation.org
Employer ID Number: 42-1698454
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Scholarship Support for the Annual International Conference and Festival
Project Description:

IABD requests support for youth dancers to receive scholarships to its annual conference and festival. Scholarship support alleviates any financial barriers that dancers may have by covering conference and festival registration and accommodations. This support method ensures that promising dancers will be able to take advantage of networking opportunities while expanding their technique and artistry.

IABD’s Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance is the largest international gathering of Black Dance artists, students, and professionals featuring performance presentations, dance classes, panels and roundtable discussions, workshops, plenary sessions, an awards presentation, auditions, and more. The 36th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, “From Soul to Sole: The Black Dance Family Reunion” will take place in Atlanta, GA, February 4-8, 2026, in partnership with Atlanta Dance Connection, Axam Dance Theatre, Ballethnic Dance Company, Dance Canvas, and Juel D Lane. The festival promotes cultural preservation, professional growth, scholarly discourse, and artistic excellence within the community of artists invested in the Black dance diaspora.

While participating in the conference and festival, dance artists are able to take advantage of:

IABD Auditions: Scholarship and multi-company auditions provide aspiring dancers access to summer intensives, collegiate dance programs, and top U.S. professional dance companies in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. These auditions create direct pathways for career advancement and financial support for dancers pursuing higher education.

on the 1, a Dance Class Series: Dancers receive technical and artistic development opportunities and training from world-renowned dance faculty to enhance their skills and professional readiness. Class genres include, but are not limited to Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Dunham, Horton, Graham, and West African, and are taught by professionals who work in various aspects of the industry.

Total Project Budget: $500,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Madison Square Garden Entertainment | Potential: Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta , SouthArts

Project Duration: February 4-8, 2026
Geographical Area Served: National
Age Group To Be Served: 10-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Omar
Contact Last Name: Ingram
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 301-755-0831
Contact Email: omar@iabdassociation.org