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 www.bcde.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Kathy L. Johnson-Green
Texan Southern University johnson_kl@tsu.edu
Vice President Dr. Debra Nelson
Chicago State University
dnelson@csu.edu
2nd Vice President Sherry Harper
Prairie View A&M University sharper3947@gmail.com Corresponding & Recording Secretary Dr. Tarin Hampton Norfolk State University
tthampton@nsu.edu Treasurer Vanessa Lorraine Coles
Coppin State University
vcoles@coppin.edu Historian/ Parliamentarian
Nancy Pinckney
North Carolina Central University
npinckney@nccu.edu 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
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 34th Annual Black College Dance Exchange Conference, the weekend of April 9-12, 2015. 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 13th, 2015. 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 23504
Mail Membership Information and Fees to: Ms. Vanessa Lorraine Coles Coppin State University 2500 West North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21216 Email: vcoles@coppin.edu
Remember, March 13th, 2015 is our deadline for receiving completed forms and School Registration fees. Please visit www.nsu.edu for additional information. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at (404) 513-2816 or tthampton@nsu.edu, or contact my office at (757) 823-8071 or NSU Dance Theatre President, Ms. Brittany Parker at b.t.parker@spartans.nsu.edu .
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 757.648.3240 ext. 62035
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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 1981. 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 1984. 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.
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1982 Virginia State University1983 Norfolk State 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
1996 Virginia State University
2000 Hampton 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
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Thursday, April 9 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Registration3:30 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
8:00 PM
“Dream Girls” performance by the NSU Drama Department: Tickets can be purchased at EXCLUSIVE 60% Off rate of $8.00 at 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)
1:30 PM – 2:25 PM
Open Forum with Guided Discussion
“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
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
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Signature__________________________________________
BCDEMEMBERSHIP FEES must be postmark by January 31, 2014. 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
$125.00
$175.00
___NON-HBCU
$150.00
$200.00
___ORGANIZATION $175.00
$225.00
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High School $25.00 ___BCDE Alumni $50.00
___Community $75.00
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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, 2015.
MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NSU DANCE THEATRE (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, 2015.
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
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 23703
Make checks or money orders payable to:
NSU Dance Theatre(NO PURCHASE ORDERS AFTER MARCH 13, 2015)
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Director’s Name: College/University Name:
Address: City/State/Zip:
Telephone: Fax: E-mail
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
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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: College/University Name: Address: City/State/Zip:
Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Title of Dance:
Choreographer(s):
Faculty Undergraduate Student Graduate Student Guest Artist Instructor
List names of the performers (please print legibly):
Song Title:
CD Live (Must provide music at tech*)
Running Time (Not to exceed 10 minutes):
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).
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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:
E-Mail Address:
Director’s Name: Director’s Signature:
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_________________________________________Print Name Signature
________________________________________ Date
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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 (http://www.janafshopping.com/directory.php). 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, 2015. Rooms will be available from April 9-12, 2015. All rooms are $99 plus 14% sales tax plus $2.00 per night occupancy tax. Total room cost per night is $114.86.
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) 455-5055 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, 2015. 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 23502 Phone: (757) 455-5055
Fax: (757) 455-3655
Cancellation Policy: 12pm on March 9th, 2015. 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!)
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(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) 455-5055.
Group Code: BDX
