Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! As we celebrate Black History Month, this year we will be highlighting 4 foundations/organizations that are working to support black art and artists.
The first organization we will highlight is the IABD International Association of Blacks in Dance. This organization hosts a yearly conference and festival where black creators come together to discuss the needs of the black dance community, and celebrate the art of dance. They also uplift black artists and administrators in dance throughout the year by offering programs such as; Arts Administration program, The Cohesive Organizational Health Initiative, The Equity Project: Increasing the Presence of Blacks In Ballet, Evolve: A Dance Summit, and so many more!
IABD’s mission is to preserve and promote dance by people of African ancestry or origin, and assist and increase opportunities for artists in advocacy, audience development, education, funding, networking, performance, philosophical dialogue, and touring.
"The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) has become the Mecca for Blacks in Dance such as administrators, artists, choreographers, dance companies, dance-related personnel, directors, educators, scholars, students, teachers, and those interested in artistry, black dance issues and performance presentations. The Association provides a network, formal newsletters, choreographers directory, published papers and is the raison d’être for the Annual Conference and Festival. The Association also responds to and initiates dialogue around issues that impact the Black Dance Community as well as the Dance community at large. IABD has developed national prominence and allowed the Black dance community to come together on issues important to them."
We welcome you to visit their website, and learn about all of the resources and programs they have to offer! This organization has a rich history rooted in the quest for equality, and we hope they inspire you to support your artists and communities of color around you! www.iabdassociation.org
Welcome to a brand new #SQOnStage week! For the next 7 days we’ll be featuring #PetiteJuniorLargeGroups dances from week 2 of #SQRegionals: #SQNashville, #SQOrlando, #SQLancaster1 ! First up this “MJ” performed by Performer's Edge Dance Center! #StarQuestDance #30YearsOfMemories
It's time to vote for the Viral Video of the Week, sponsored by @dreamduffel , for Week 2! Our Viral Video of the Week Nominee representing #SQOrlando is “If I Ever” from Tutterow Dance Academy.
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HERE’S HOW TO VOTE:
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ON INSTAGRAM:
1.Follow @StarQuestDance.
2. Tag two friends in the comments.
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To Vote:
1. Like the Post = 1 vote.
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ON FACEBOOK:
1. Like StarQuest Dance
2. Go to the video you want to vote for
3. Tag two friends in the comments
To Vote:
1. 1 FB Like = 1 vote
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You can watch the full video on the StarQuest Dance Youtube.
NOTE: Likes and comments on Youtube are not counted as votes.
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One dance is chosen at each StarQuest Regional 2023 Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete against each other on Facebook and Instagram to be Viral Video of the Week. At the end of the season, the Viral Video of the Week Winners will compete to win the title of “Viral Video Of The Year”! Check back every Monday for the next voting period.
TAwesome!!! Thank you for sharing Tracy!! I was just telling Brittney last night that it’s killing me seeing the pictures but not seeing the dances. This was so awesome to be able to see!!! I love it more than you know. Can really see the faces of who’s doing what. Such a cool dance!! What did they end up getting for that dance? Tracy Mason Joyce Kendyl Sheffield
Go Tutterow!!!
Serena C. Gilbert Schumachert Diane Diane DeWitt Trifilo
Jackie Morris Katryna Kasprzyk Morrall
Z Carmen Ch Stevens Darci Durow Sheffield
Isabelle Ashton Linda King Vaughn
Paul Petrulis, Arianna Petrulis
Debbie Kennedy Brielle Kennedy
Laurie Beth Harris Daina Bailey
Michael K Davidson Lisa Davidson Killam
Dimka Shtarkelova, Hristomira Hristova
Maria Kadau Heather Russell Turner
Keilya Kasprzyk Embry Debbie Berckes Kasprzyk
Christopher Hinton Christina Smith
Jenn Causby Lynda Barrows
Angellee Pavon Jethro Eason
Lindsey Lanier Courtney Finn
Henry Vaughn Tori Lynn McGee
Darlene McCauley Turner Dawn Willard
Renate Lawhead Micheal Bongiorno
Donna Spiegel Dave Jacobs
Scott Campbell Tina Daugherty Hull
Dessislava Petrov Kalina Shtarkelova
It's time to vote for the Viral Video of the Week, sponsored by @dreamduffel , for Week 2! Our Viral Video of the Week Nominee representing #SQLancaster1 is “Hot” from Dance Artistry Center.
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HERE’S HOW TO VOTE:
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ON INSTAGRAM:
1.Follow @StarQuestDance.
2. Tag two friends in the comments.
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To Vote:
1. Like the Post = 1 vote.
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ON FACEBOOK:
1. Like StarQuest Dance
2. Go to the video you want to vote for
3. Tag two friends in the comments
To Vote:
1. 1 FB Like = 1 vote
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You can watch the full video on the StarQuest Dance Youtube.
NOTE: Likes and comments on Youtube are not counted as votes.
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One dance is chosen at each StarQuest Regional 2023 Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete against each other on Facebook and Instagram to be Viral Video of the Week. At the end of the season, the Viral Video of the Week Winners will compete to win the title of “Viral Video Of The Year”! Check back every Monday for the next voting period.
Ann Thurston Kim Ballard
Steve Harvey Robbin Duber
Tom Teti Hope Charlotte help my daughter out
Jennifer i figured it out 🤣
Danielle Meloni Wescott
Donna Bisconti
Taylor Martin Dance Artistry Center
Dawn Nelson Fanelli Erin Flannery D'Angelo
Julie Hancock Jenn Lang
Kristen Landwher Ed Barber III
Diana Botto Lauren Tunnat Kerr
Shianne Buglio Autumn Britton
Jennifer Robinson Federowicz Stacy Lockwood
Domenic Botto Annetta Cardamone
Leah Copley Summers Skyler Martin
Lisa Marie Jennifer Ficcadenti Sedlak
Debbie Pettit Lauren Leigh Mauger
Linda Smith Andrea Ritter
Nicole Meloni Franzosa Samantha Sexton Federanko
Heather Nicole Monica Ross
Tabitha Conners Lani Mercogliano
Sarah Rastelli Ramsden Trish Blackniak
Greg Clement Beverly Clement
Sara Blackburn
Grace Watson Kristin Alyse
It's time to vote for the Viral Video of the Week, sponsored by @dreamduffel , for Week 2! Our Viral Video of the Week Nominee representing #SQNashville is “Funky Town” from ROOTS Dance Academy .
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HERE’S HOW TO VOTE:
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ON INSTAGRAM:
1.Follow @StarQuestDance.
2. Tag two friends in the comments.
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To Vote:
1. Like the Post = 1 vote.
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ON FACEBOOK:
1. Like StarQuest Dance
2. Go to the video you want to vote for
3. Tag two friends in the comments
To Vote:
1. 1 FB Like = 1 vote
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You can watch the full video on the StarQuest Dance Youtube.
NOTE: Likes and comments on Youtube are not counted as votes.
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One dance is chosen at each StarQuest Regional 2023 Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete against each other on Facebook and Instagram to be Viral Video of the Week. At the end of the season, the Viral Video of the Week Winners will compete to win the title of “Viral Video Of The Year”! Check back every Monday for the next voting period.
Grayson Sain Bailey Sain