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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www.ballroomdancers.com |
| features links for dance music CD's, merchandise and other useful info |
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www.accessdance.com |
| features listings of nationwide competitions |
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| International Dance Design |
local dance supply store, features ballroom dance shoes, dancewear, costumes, accessories |
| 6809 Chimney Rock Rd. Houston , TX 77401, (713) 665-9433 |
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