List of dance organizations
International dance organizations
DanceSport
Dancesport term was introduced to denote dance as sport activity, and the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) (formerly ICAD) was founded in 1957. IDSF promotes danceport, sets standard rules, sanctions competitions.
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Although formally incorporated in the United Kingdom, ISTD gained international recognition as the leaing dance examination board. It is primarily known for teaching standards and syllabi in ballroom dancing, although it has faculties in many other dance atrs, such as tap dancing, Disco/Freestyle (dance)/Ronck'n'Roll, Classical Greek dance and more.
Rock'n'Roll
The World Rock'n'Roll Confederation (WRRC) , organized in 1984, in its statute says that it "aims at promoting the physical training of its members by means of sporting activities in the form of Rock'n'Roll dance tournaments, including the acrobatic variations (acrobatic Rock'n'Roll) as well as Rock'n'Roll and Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop and alternative styles in line with the rules and sporting presentations".
Swing dances
The World Swing Dance Council (WSDC), organized in 1993, states that it "is a service organization designed to further communication and to profile informational services and record keeping for those in the Swing Dance Community". In particular, tt keeps the registry of swing dance competitions.
Other
- IHDA, International Hustle Dance Association
- CWDI, Country Western Dance International
- IAGLCWD, The International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs
National organizations
USA
- The Amateur Athletic Union includes dance events in its program, see Competitive dance for details.
Country/Western
- The United Country Western Dance Council (UCWDC), formed in 1989, establishes standards and sanctions dance competitions for country/western dance. Its mission statement says: "Promote and enhance Country Western dancing as an art form and a competitive sport".
- BACDS San Francisco Bay Area Country Dance Society
- CDSS Country Dance and Song Society
Other
- ABA American Bop Association
- AIVJD American Institute of Vernacular Jazz Dance
- ACSC Association of Carolina Shag Clubs
- NASDE National Association of Swing Dance Events
- NDCA National Dance Council of America
- NFDA National Fast Dance Association
Related links
- Dance basic topics - Dance
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