BLACK COLLEGE DANCE EXCHANGE

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1 BLACK COLLEGE DANCE EXCHANGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Kathy L. Johnson-Green Texan Southern University Vice President Dr. Debra Nelson Chicago State University 2nd Vice President Sherry Harper Prairie View A&M University Corresponding & Recording Secretary Dr. Tarin Hampton Norfolk State University Treasurer Vanessa Lorraine Coles Coppin State University Historian/ Parliamentarian Nancy Pinckney North Carolina Central University Executive Director & Founder Inez Howard Norfolk State University Retired MEMBER SCHOOLS & ORGANIZATIONS Bethune Cookman University Chicago State University Coppin State University Dancers Array N Christian Evangelism Fayetteville State University Grambling State University Hampton University Middle Tennessee University Morgan State University Norfolk State University North Carolina Central University Prairie View A&M University Texas Southern University Membership Drive 2015 Choreographers, All level of Dancers, The Black College Dance Exchange wants you!!! What is the Black College Dance Exchange? (BCDE) The Black College Dance Exchange, founded in 1981, is a coalition of dance companies from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately Black Colleges and Universities. Its major goal is to provide opportunities for dancers from HBCUs and PBCUs to come together for learning, social and performance experiences. What is our purpose? The purpose of the Black College Dance Exchange is exclusively educational. It exists for the purpose of promoting interest and training in dance for the overall excellence of students from predominately Black institutions of higher education. Our motto is Striving for Excellence through Dance. Who can join BCDE? * All Colleges/Universities/Institutions of higher education with dance programs * Private studios/dance organizations/community and church groups * BCDE alumnus and individual dancers Regular Members-dance companies from HBCUs and PBCUs Associate Members- dance companies from other institutions of higher learning Members-at-Large- BCDE Alumnus, individual dancers, dance companies/groups not affiliated with an institution of higher learning What are the benefits of membership? * Financial Member Schools & Organization Directors will join BCDE s Board of Directors. * They will have voting rights and privileges as determined by their category of membership. * Discounted registration for the annual conference. * The opportunity to host the annual conference * The opportunity to further develop technical and performance abilities * Increase knowledge about African-American dance and dancers * Participation in performance opportunities during annual conference * Meet and exchange ideas with others from similar dance environments * Members will receive a Membership certificate When does BCDE meet? The annual conference is held the second weekend in April. (2015 Conference April 9-12 Norfolk State University Norfolk VA) How can my group become a member? *fill out and return the attached membership form *visit * Sandra Shackelford at anointeddance@yahoo.com

2 February 8, 2015 Greetings Directors/Dancers: The Norfolk State University Dance Theatre, School of Education and Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, supported by the NSU Office of Student Services, are proud to host the 34 th Annual Black College Dance Exchange Conference, the weekend of April 9-12, We enthusiastically introduce the theme for this year: Freeing the Spirit: The Transformative Power of Dance. Faculty, staff and students are preparing to host an outstanding conference that will motivate, cultivate and educate all participants. Take the time to complete and submit the required attached forms no later than March 13 th, Lodging is exclusively at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Norfolk Airport. Reservations must be made by 12p.m. on March 9, 2015 or the remaining rooms will be released for general sale. Please make conference registration checks payable to NSU Dance Theatre and send with: (a) Registration, (b) Student Concert Form and (c) Waiver Forms to: Norfolk State University Attn: Dr. Tarin Hampton 700 Park Avenue Echols Hall, Rm. 165 Norfolk, Virginia Mail Membership Information and Fees to: Ms. Vanessa Lorraine Coles Coppin State University 2500 West North Avenue Baltimore, MD Remember, March 13 th, 2015 is our deadline for receiving completed forms and School Registration fees. Please visit for additional information. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at (404) or or contact my office at (757) or NSU Dance Theatre President, Ms. Brittany Parker at Sincerely, Dr. Tarin Hampton Associate Professor Valerie A. Winborne, MA, R-DMT Dance Educator, Dept. Chair Kemps Landing/Old Donation School Co-Artistic Director, NSU Dance Theater ext

3 Black College Dance Exchange History For numerous years, Norfolk State University hosted a successful High School Dance festival in which high school dance groups participated in morning master classes and an afternoon performance. Inez Howard, who formulated the idea for the High School Festival, suggested using the same approach at the college level to Jean Braxton of Hampton University and Cora Salzburg of Virginia State University. The three met and discussed the possibility of such a venture in the summer of The first meeting was called the CIAA Dance Festival and held in the spring of 1982 at Virginia State University. At that meeting a decision was made to continue the concept at annual meetings. The Black College Dance Exchange was founded as a result of this decision. A preliminary constitution was drafted at that time. The four founding member schools were Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and Virginia State University. The Black College Dance Exchange continued as a one day festival until In that year, a decision was made to increase the annual meetings to a weekend of dance activity. The conference now meets the second weekend in April each year with an ever-growing membership of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and provides a link between college dance groups, which are traditionally housed in the Physical Education Departments of Black College campuses. The exchange provides opportunities for Black College Dance groups to come together for learning, social and performance experiences. The Exchange is open to all Black College dance companies, performing groups at other colleges, both public and private, private studios, community groups and other dance organizations.

4 Past Conference Hosts 1982 Virginia State University 1983 Norfolk State University 1996 Virginia State University 2000 Hampton University 1984 North Carolina Central University 1985 Hampton University 1986 Morgan State University 1987 Lincoln University 1988 Florida A&M University 1989 Fisk University 1990 North Carolina Central University 1991 Clark Atlanta University 1992 Norfolk State University 1993 Morgan State University 1994 Hampton University 1995 Fort Valley State University 2001 Morgan State, Norfolk State & North Carolina Central Universities 2002 Florida A & M University 2003 Fort Valley State University 2004 Fisk University 2005 Grambling State University 2006 Charlotte, North Carolina 2007 Norfolk State University 2008 Lincoln University 2009 Middle Tennessee State University 2010 Texas Southern University 2011 Anniversary in NY 2012 Prairie View A&M University 1997 Grambling State University 2013 Chicago State University 1998 North Carolina Central University 2014 Norfolk State University 1999 Prairie View A&M University 2015 Norfolk State University

5 Schedule Thursday, April 9 8:00 AM 5:30 PM Registration 3:30 PM 5:00 PM High School Student Dance Showcase (BCDE Welcome) 5:15 PM 6:15 PM BCDE Opening Reception 6:30 PM 7:45 Master African Dance Class Dream Girls performance by the NSU Drama Department: Tickets can be purchased at EXCLUSIVE 60% Off rate of $8.00 at 8:00 PM the Registration Table upon Check-in. (Please be prepared to pay this separately!) Friday, April 10 Breakfast (on your own) Included at Holiday Inn Express 8:45 AM 12:30 Noon Classes 12:30 PM 1:20 PM Lunch (Included in Registration) Open Forum with Guided Discussion 1:30 PM 2:25 PM Healing in the Aftermath: The Transformative Power of Words 2:30 P.M. 3:45 PM Healing in the Aftermath: The Transformative Power of Dance 3:50 P.M. 4:30 PM Visions of Transformation 4:30 P.M. 6:30 PM Relax, Refresh, Mental visioning for Concert 7:00 P.M. Student Concert Call 8:00 PM Student Concert (included in registration) Saturday, April 11 Breakfast (on your own) Included at Holiday Inn Express 8:45 AM 12:20 PM Classes 12:30 PM 1:20 PM Lunch (Included in Registration) 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Classes 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Relax, Refresh, DRESS-UP!!!

6 6:30 PM Banquet Honoring BCDE Founders (Included in Registration) 8:00 PM Professional Dance Concert (Included in Registration) Sunday, April 12 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Closing Breakfast & Passing of the Banner BCDE Membership Information (Mail to Prairie View A&M) School/Organization Name Please check one: College/University Dance Company Individual Company Name Director s name Address City State Zip Code Phone Number Fax Number Signature BCDE MEMBERSHIP FEES must be postmark by January 31, All dues received on or after February 1, 2014 will require an additional late fee of $50.00 Check one: January 31 February 1 HBCU/PBCU $ $ NON-HBCU $ $ ORGANIZATION $ $ INDIVIDUAL: High School $25.00 BCDE Alumni $50.00 Community $75.00 Mail Membership Fee To: Coppin State University

7 CONFERENCE PACKET Two full days of dance classes and presentations with master teachers and professional artists, video viewing, collaboration All conference Master Classes/Chat and Chew with artists/scholars/educators 34 th Annual BCDE Conference memorabilia Thursday High School Dance Showcase, reception, Master African Dance Class, and the University Drama Department Musical: Dream Girls Two lunches, banquet, social and Sunday Breakfast Professional and university/college and High School dance concerts REGISTRATION FEES MEMBER HBCU/PBCU School Fee: $100 + Per Individual: $150 NON MEMBER HBCU/PBCU School Fee $125 + Per Individual $180 Community/Non-HBCU/PBCU Company/Group Fee: $125 + Per Individual $165 Individual Flat Rate: $185 (before 3/13/15) After, $200 After March 13, 2015 Extended/Day of Fee for All: $220 A valid Purchase Order (PO) number is acceptable to confirm School/Org. Registration. Payment in full is due by day of ARRIVAL! (No Personal Checks) We can accept Debit or Credit Card Payments. Full registration includes ALL Conference Activities listed above if confirmed with PO payment by close of business April 7, MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: (MEMO: BCDE 2015) (Registration after April 7 may not include lunch, banquet, and/or breakfast seating based upon availability). Conference Registration Fees (Member fees held at lower rate if SCHOOL/ORG. REGISTRATION FEE is received or Postmarked by March 20, Additional/Individual Services Individual Classes $15.00 each Conference T-Shirt $15.00 High School Showcase $ 2.00 Banquet $20.00 Professional Concert $15.00 Sunday Breakfast $10.00 Collegiate Concert $10.00 Dream Girls ticket $ 8.00 Norfolk State University Federal Tax ID#:

8 Mail completed forms and fee to: Norfolk State University NSU Dance Theatre Attn. Dr. Tarin Hampton 700 Park Avenue Echols Hall, Rm. 165 Norfolk, Virginia Make checks or money orders payable to: NSU Dance Theatre (NO PURCHASE ORDERS AFTER MARCH 13, 2015) Registration Form Director s Name: Address: College/University Name: City/State/Zip: Telephone: Fax: School/Org. FEE Attendee Name (Additional list may be attached if needed). T-Shirt Size Due by 3/16 to insure requested size Fee Attendee Name T-Shirt Size Due by 3/16 to insure requested size Fee TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE:

9 Student Concert Registration Form All participants must be in good standing with current BCDE membership to participate. Maximum of 10 minutes per school. (This can be divided between 2 pieces). Director s Name: Address: College/University Name: City/State/Zip: Telephone: Fax: Title of Dance: Choreographer(s): Faculty Undergraduate Student Graduate Student Guest Artist Instructor List names of the performers (please print legibly): Song Title: Running Time (Not to exceed 10 minutes): CD Live (Must provide music at tech*) Minutes: Seconds: Costume Description: Note: The Student Concert will take place on the NCAA Gymnasium floor, so no resin will be allowed on the surface. (Thank you for your understanding and compliance). *Tech rehearsal: Friday, April 9. You will receive your time at registration.

10 Waiver of Liability Form An individual form is needed for each participant. Please make a copy for each participant and attach to your registration form. By signing this form you understand that Norfolk State University, and the Black College Dance Exchange (BCDE) and its representatives are not responsible for any injuries or illnesses which may occur as a result of participation in any conference activity or performance. This represents in its entirety the mutual understandings of the parties. Name: Please check: College or University Name: Dance Company Name: Individual Street Address or P.O. Box: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Address: Director s Name: Director s Signature: Print Name Signature Date

11 Lodging Information Lodging is exclusively at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Norfolk Airport. This Customer Service Focused Hotel is dedicated to making the Black College Dance Exchange and Conference participants stay a happy and memorable occasion. Just across the street and adjacent to the hotel are numerous restaurants and the J.A.N.A.F. Shopping Center ( Stay connected to colleagues or loved ones with their complimentary wireless high speed internet. The hotel is located within 10 minutes of Norfolk State University and 12 minutes of Downtown Norfolk, McArthur Mall. Reservations must be made by March 1, Rooms will be available from April 9-12, All rooms are $99 plus 14% sales tax plus $2.00 per night occupancy tax. Total room cost per night is $ Meals: All guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport will enjoy a complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast. Room Occupancy: Maximum room occupancy is four people per room. Single Rate: $99.00 Double Rate: $99.00 Triple Rate: $99.00 Quad Rate: $99.00 Reservation Method: Individual Call in: Guests are responsible for calling the hotel directly to make their reservations. When calling, guests need to let the desk know that they are booking with the Black College Dance Exchange group or reference block code BDX. Guests are only permitted to make reservation for the dates April 9-12, 2015 at this rate. Guests must provide a valid credit card at the time of booking. Participants CAN NOT contact central reservations for booking. This can only be done at the hotel level. Call (757) to make reservations. If you have any issues, please ask for Lewis Tedesco, the Director of Sales for assistance. Our CUT-OFF date is 12pm on March 9, All rooms remaining available in our block will be released to general sales. PLEASE BOOK EARLY as the rooms will go quickly! Address: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport 1157 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA Phone: (757)

12 Fax: (757) Cancellation Policy: 12pm on March 9 th, Any cancellations after this date and time will result in a 1-night room and tax penalty. (BCDE is being held during Spring Break for the Public Schools, so please reserve early!) Checklist (Please include this document) Membership Information and Fee (Mail to Coppin State) Registration Form and School Fee (Deadline: March 13, 2015) Student Concert Registration Form (Deadline: March 13, 2015) Waiver of Liability Form (One for each participant Deadline: March 13, 2015) Hotel Reservation (Deadline: 12pm March 9, 2015) (Call hotel directly (757) Group Code: BDX Number of Rooms reserved at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport:

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