Our Story
About the NBADA
We are the women who danced on the biggest stages in professional basketball. This is our story — and it's still being written.
Mission Statement
More Than a Performance. A Lifelong Legacy.
The National Basketball Alumni Dancers Association was founded to honor, connect, and empower the women who performed as dancers and cheerleaders for NBA franchises across the country.
We preserve the history of NBA dance performance, build lifelong community among our members, and invest in the next generation through mentorship, scholarships, and charitable outreach.
Our sisterhood is built on a shared foundation: the discipline, artistry, and professionalism it takes to perform at the highest level of professional sports.
"We were athletes, artists, and ambassadors — and this association is proof that our legacy never retires."
What We Stand For
Our Four Pillars
Legacy
We honor the women who performed on the biggest stages in professional basketball, preserving their stories for generations to come.
Sisterhood
Our bonds transcend franchises and decades. The NBADA is a lifelong community built on shared experience, mutual support, and deep friendship.
Service
We give back through mentorship programs, dance clinics, and charitable outreach — investing in the next generation of young women.
Excellence
We were athletes, artists, and ambassadors. That standard of excellence lives on in everything the NBADA does.
Our History
Milestones
NBADA founded by a group of 12 alumni dancers from five NBA franchises.
First Annual Reunion Gala held in Atlanta, GA — 85 alumni in attendance.
Community Outreach Program launched, reaching 500+ young women in year one.
Legacy Awards Ceremony established to honor outstanding alumni contributions.
Membership surpasses 400 alumni dancers from 28 NBA franchises.
NBADA Scholarship Fund created, awarding $50,000 in its inaugural year.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Patricia "Pat" Williams
President
Chicago Bulls, 1993–2000
Monique Johnson
Vice President
Los Angeles Lakers, 1997–2004
Sandra Torres
Secretary
Miami Heat, 2001–2007
Keisha Brown
Treasurer
Houston Rockets, 1999–2005
Ready to Be Part of the Legacy?
Membership is open to all women who performed as a dancer or cheerleader for any NBA franchise.