When we navigate transitions, we discover unexpected rewards. After the departure of BDA’s long-term Executive Director last year, a BDA Board committee searched for an interim replacement – someone to navigate new territory and point BDA in a new direction. Scores of resumes and Zoom meetings later, we hired Aaron Myers for the six-month period. During the time we worked with Aaron, his impressive skills as a nonprofit leader, his status as a local dance entrepreneur, his role as a connector with dance communities new to BDA – and the fact that he’s an extremely nice person – impressed the board. This spring we voted unanimously to appoint Aaron as BDA’s permanent Executive Director, recognizing his exceptional qualifications and dedication to our organization and our community. Please join me to welcome Aaron!
John Michael Kennedy, Board Chair
The Board of Boston Dance Alliance (BDA) has named local dance entrepreneur and seasoned nonprofit leader Aaron Myers as its new Executive Director. Myers’ selection follows a successful seven-month tenure as Interim Executive Director during which, Board Chair John Michael Kennedy says, Myers demonstrated exceptional leadership and insightful understanding of the organization’s mission to support and promote Boston’s diverse dance community. Myers succeeds Debra Cash who served eight years in the position; he assumes the permanent role July 1.
“Aaron brings to BDA a wealth of experience and a track record of fostering social impact through arts, culture and dance,” Kennedy says. “His unique background combines creative entrepreneurship, cultural diplomacy and community engagement, making him an ideal leader to drive forward the mission of our dance-centered service organization.”
BDA Member Events This Week
Windhover Center for Performing Arts hosts United Flamenco Society for performances and offers a masterclass. Flamenco Dance lessons under the tent takes place on Sunday, July 7 at 1:30 PM before the Flamenco performance which starts at 3:00 PM. This class/workshop is FREE! Performances take place Saturday, July 6, 7:00 PM and Sunday, July 7, 3:00 PM, at 257R Granite Street, Rockport. Tickets: $25.
Join Boston University’s Reach Pedagogy Intensive. Both experienced and new teachers who are eager to learn from their roster of dance educators, and to share and make connections with other teachers who teach in a variety of environments will benefit form this program. Scholarships and paid fellowships available. Contact the BU dance office at 617-353-1597 or budance@bu.edu. Monday, July 8-Friday, July 11, 9 AM-2 PM (additional master class 2:00-3:30 PM) at Boston University.
Ground Grooves comes to Boston! Designed for dancers with previous floorwork experience, this medium-paced learning environment emphasizes movement quality and execution through longer sequences of movement. Saturday, July 6, 10 AM-4 PM & Sunday, July 7, 10 AM-2 PM, at the SomArt Space @ the Hive 561 Windsor St, Somerville. Registration: $200.
]Tony Williams Dance Center offers Summer Fun Dance 2024 for all ages and interests. Starting Tuesday, July 9, take a variety of classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays until August 29. Drop ins available. Reach out to twdcinfo@gmail.com with any questions.