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.
Southwest Region Officers
| President: | Penny Askew Western Oklahoma Ballet Theatre |
| Vice President: | Susan Connally & Karin L. Connally San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet |
| Festival Chairs: | Glenda Brown, Vanessa Brown & Thom Clower Allegro Ballet of Houston |
| Secretary: | Heather Steele Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre |
| Treasurer: | Dianne Jarrell BalletForte |
| Membership Chair: | Susan Clark Midland Festival Ballet |
| Parliamentarian: | Lisa Slagle Ballet Ensemble of Texas |
| Coordinator: | Glenda Brown Allegro Ballet of Houston |
| Alternate Coordinator: | Angela Jackson Houston Dance Theatre |
| Historian: | Nancy Gore Abilene Ballet Theatre |
Membership Inquiries for the Southwest Region:
Susan Clark, Midland Festival Ballet
