Dance wins prestigious award from International Association of Blacks in Dance
Excerpt from International Associaton of Blacks in Dance Award Letter:
The selection for this award has been determined by outstanding contributions to the Dance field through education, as well as their commitment to academic and non-academic dance training, outreach programs, and performance opportunities for students. Their professional presence and commitment to the Black dance is deeply appreciated. Our engagement of special honorees – persons and organizations respected for their professional accomplishments and acknowledged for their service – is the best practice we can use to call further attention to their contributions and its impact on the larger performing arts community. For us, you, (Ellington Dance Department), represent excellence and the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity, civic and social responsibility.