Draft:Dance ICONS Inc.

= Dance ICONS Inc. =

Overview
Dance ICONS, Inc. is an international association for choreographers, a service organization, and an educational institution offering an online cloud-based platform for news and global knowledge exchange, resources, conferencing, mentorship, partnership, inspiration, and networking worldwide. The organization is based in Washington, DC, USA.

Dance ICONS, Inc.’s mission is to serve choreographers worldwide of all ages, dance genres, nationalities, and levels of experience. Dance ICONS, Inc. is the branding name of the International Consortium for Advancement in Choreography, Inc. and the abbreviation of the International Choreographers’ Organization and Networking Service – ICONS.

Dance ICONS Inc.’s core goals are 1) to foster awareness about the advancement and the future of the art form of choreography; 2) to advocate for choreographers and provide them with resources and professional development opportunities; 3) to support emerging and early-career choreographers to reach their fullest potential.

History and Establishment
The International Consortium for Advancement in Choreography, Inc. – dba – Dance ICONS, Inc. was registered and certified as a corporation on May 21, 2015, in Washington, D.C., the United States of America. On July 21, 2015, the organization was recognized with a determination letter by the U.S. government’s Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Dance ICONS, Inc. officially opened for operations on leap day, February 29, 2016.

Programs
Dance ICONS Inc. offers various programs relating to choreography education including an institute/professional development program, a global newsletter, and private partnerships. Past collaborations include the ATLAS Performing Arts Center and HELIOS festival in Bulgaria.

Management
Dance ICONS, Inc. is operated by three different Boards of Directors, which include an advisory board, a planning board, and an executive board. The President of the Executive Board is Michael Lillys, and the organization’s Executive Director and Founder is Vladimir Angelov.