About RDA/Southwest

We represent the southwest states of the National RDA organization. RDA is an association of ballet companies with memberships reaching across the country. Founded in 1988, it continues the work of the National Association for Regional Ballet which contributed to the decentralization of dance.

As regional companies grew in stature and quality, the five regional organizations were established, the Mid-States, the Northeast, the Pacific, the Southeast, and the Southwest. Regional Dance America has and will continue to dedicate itself to fostering quality, promoting education and nurturing the talents of dancers and choreographers throughout the country while exploring new horizons.

The mission of RDA-Southwest is to promote artistic excellence in dance through education, choreography, and performing opportunities for our member companies.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/OFFICERS
President: Susan Beil Connally -
San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet
Vice President: Penny Askew -
Western Oklahoma Ballet Theatre
Secretary: Bonnie Cokinos -
Beaumont Ballet Theatre
Treasurer: Sheryl Rowland -
Kingwood Dance Theatre
Membership Chairman: Debbe Busby -
Victoria Ballet Theatre
Parliamentarian: Molly Buchman & Sharon Matthews -
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre
Coordinator: Michael Banigan -
BalletForte
Alternate Coordinator: Angela Jackson -
Houston Dance Theatre
Historian :

Nancy Gore -
Abilene Ballet Theatre

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