The National Dance Council of America (NDCA) is an organisation formed in 1948 which set standards for
ballroom dance
Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, mostly because of its performance and entertainment aspects. Ballroom dancing is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. ...
teachers, and competitions similar to the
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is an international dance teaching and examination board based in London, England. The registered educational charity, which was established on 25 July 1904 as the ''Imperial Society of Dance Te ...
(ISTD) founded 1904 in London.
[Janet Sturman ''The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture'' - 2019 - - Page 318
"Eventually, an organization fulfilling a function similar to ISTD's for the United States, the National Dance Council of America, was formed in 1948. It set strict standards for ballroom dance teachers, competitions, and ..."]
Description
The National Dance Council of America, (NDCA) – is the Official Governing Council of Dance and Dancesport in the United States of America. With 17 Member Organizations encompassing more than 25,000 dance professionals and over 110 sanctioned competitions and championships, it is the leading authority of dance for Professionals, Amateurs and Pro/Am Competitors.
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External links
Official Website
Ballroom dance
Dance in the United States
Dance education organizations
Performing arts education in the United States
Educational charities based in the United States
1948 establishments in the United States
Organizations established in 1948