Dance Organizations |
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USA Dance National |
amateur dancer's umbrella organization, committed to social and competitive amateur dancing, regulates local and regional chapters and competitions, sends competitors to compete internationally representing the U.S. |
www.usadance.org |
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Houston USA Dance |
local chapter of USA Dance, hosts dance parties on 2 nd and 5 th Saturdays of the month with pre-dance lesson. Organizes yearly NBDW gala and serves as resource to amateur dance community. Represents Houston community to national organization. |
www.houstonusadance.org |
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National Dance Council of America |
traditionally known as umbrella organization regulating Pro/Am (Professional/Amateur) competitions |
www.ndca.com |
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Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance |
umbrella organization which sets syllabus requirements for ballroom and Latin dance, as well as other dances, such as salsa meringue, classical ballet, etc. **publishes syllabus book with excellent description of steps |
www.istd.org |
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Collegiate Ballroom Dance Organizations |
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Rice Social Dance Society |
Student organization that provides inexpensive Ballroom and Latin dance lessons for students and community members, taught by better amateur dancers or occasionally local professionals. A very good place to learn basics of dance. |
6100 Main St, Rice University, Grand Hall at Student Center |
http://rsds.rice.edu |
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Texas Ballroom |
Student organization that provides inexpensive Ballroom and Latin dance lessons for students and community members, taught by better amateur dancers or occasionally local professionals. A very good place to learn basics of dance. |
Austin, TX |
www.TexasBallroom.org |
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General Dance Info and Merchandise |
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DanceSport Club |
Affordable Ballroom and Latin dance lessons for adults and children. |
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BallroomDancers.com |
features links for dance music CD's, merchandise and other useful info |
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Robert & Lonnie's Dance Galaxy |
A local dance supply store, featuring ballroom dance shoes, dancewear, costumes, and accessories. |
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International Dance Design |
Another local dance supply store, focusing on ballroom dance shoes and dancewear. |