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List of dance organizations

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1 International dance organizations
2 National organizations
3 Related links
4 External links

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

National organizations

USA

Country/Western

UVWDC is incorporated as business in 1990 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, USA. At the same time it has an international recognition and has representatives in Canada, Great Britain, Netherlands and Sweden.

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International

National