Who We are

ADAD is not a membership organisation but is supported by a network of ‘associates’ across the UK. These are partner organisations, dance companies, life-coaches and artists’ mentors, and Trailblazers alumni. ADAD associates believe in and actively support ADAD’s mission. This network demonstrates ADAD’s continued commitment to a collaborative approach to achieving its aims.

ADAD’s key activities include:

> Building professional networks through forums, events and the ADAD e-group,

> The annual Trailblazers Fellowships, through which 4 artists receive a bursary of £2000 and a course of professional development training,

> Working beyond the dance industry to broaden awareness and appreciation of ‘black dance’ across the UK, through projects such as our Heritage Project,

> Serving as a hub of information about dance of the African Diaspora in the UK through our online directory, e-group, events listings and quarterly web-based magazine Hotfoot,

> Providing additional web-based and print resources for students and others interested in learning more about dance of the African Diaspora in Britain.