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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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