American College Dance Association

Virtual programming: programs included planning for the 2023 fall screendance festivall that would include 3 workshops and presentations over one weekend, adjudication of over 80 submissions, 2 gala concerts, and an informal showcase. The 2023 at-large virtual adjudication program took place in february of 2023 and included over 25 virtual submissions that each received feedback from from three adjudicators. Select works were provided the opportunity to perform at the national festival.

National College Dance festival. The national College Dance festival took place in long beach, ca in may of 2023. Over 32 colleges and universities attended and participated in three days of classes, workshops, panels, and performances. Performances were open to the public. Roughly 495 registrants participated in the program.

Acda regional conferences: the acda national office provided written support materials, technical research and support, and ongoing consultation for eleven (11) in-person conferences hosted by colleges and universities throughout the country in spring 2023. Over 2000 students, faculty, musicians and guest artists participated. Conferences included opportunities over a three or four-day period to perform in and view formal and informal concerts; receive feedback on choreography and performance; present and/or participate in classes, workshops, research presentations, and panel discussions; and strengthen professional connections. The number of conferences and the registration numbers were lower than pre-pandemic levels.

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