Social Recreational Dance "Industry"

Dance Educators of America

Dance Educators of America is a member of NDCA.

The member page at NDCA notes that "The artistic structure of DEA has three branches: <...> The Ballroom Branch which include only those members qualified to teach ballroom and social dancing ...."

But on the DEA website, in the History of DEA popup near the bottom of the About DEA page, the origins don't "name" "Ballroom", and the "Artistic Structure" at the bottom of that popup lists only the Performing Arts Branch and the Education Branch, with no mention of Ballroom here or anywhere else on the site that I'm able to find. I need to check with them on this. It makes sense that other associations took on that role as DEA focused on the performing arts area.

Dance Teachers' Club of Boston

Dance Teachers' Club of Boston is a member of NDCA.

"The objectives of the Club are to elevate and advance the art of dance in all its educational aspects and to encourage uniform methods of instruction." (website)

"The purpose of the Club was to raise the artistic style of ballroom dancing and to foster social activity among the teachers." (NDCA page)

"... the Club has continued to grow, to attract new membership, and to spread its love of dance throughout the world."  (NDCA page)

"We work diligently to contribute to the progress and growth of the dance industry."  (NDCA page)

National Dance Teachers Association (NDTA)

National Dance Teachers Association (NDTA) is a member of NDCA.

"The purpose of this non-profit organization is to help professional dance teachers in the fields of ballroom, latin, country western, swing, theater arts and other similar types of partner or social dances prosper both artistically and financially." (website)

"... a group of dance instructors formed an association to strive to advance the Art of Ballroom Dancing, standardize the teaching material, expose the members to progressive methods of instruction, keep members informed of new trends in the social and competitive dance fields and add integrity to the profession." (website)  [with additional in depth discussion of the purposes of the Association]

"Our Current goal is to help our members increase their business by providing them with the opportunity to help their students improve their dancing ...." (NDCA page)

New York Society of Teachers of Dancing

New York Society of Teachers of Dancing is a member of NDCA.

"The founding mothers and fathers decided early on to make it an all-ballroom organization, and it remains so to this day." (NDCA page)

North American DanceSport Teachers Association (NADTA)

North American DanceSport Teachers Association (NADTA) is a member of NDCA. I'm not finding a website; but did find a half dozen hits on google, and several dozen for the former name, North American Dance Teachers Association. I'll be checking with them on the details.

"The object in forming the ADTA was to more fully provide an organization in the U.S.A, which would include International Styles and Theatrical as well as American Styles in equity." (NDCA page)

Pan American Teachers of Dancing

Pan American Teachers of Dancing is a member of NDCA. I'm not finding a website; but did find a dozen-plus hits on google. I'll be checking with them on the details.

"The original board felt the need in the United States for an independent curriculum for American Style dance instruction." (NDCA page)

"Pan American Teachers of Dancing, Inc. developed a performing arts (PA) department encompassing the dance fields of ballet, tap, and jazz. Our PA department continues to grow." (NDCA page)

U.S. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (USISTD)

U.S. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (USISTD) is a member of NDCA. [section below is from the website]

Aims and Objectives of the USISTD

The Aims and Objectives of the United States Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing…….

First: To coordinate and develop the interests of teachers of International Style Ballroom & Latin-American dancing, American Style Smooth & Rhythm dancing and Theatrical Style dancing on the North American continent within the standards established by the
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London

Second: To cooperate with other recognized teaching organizations in order to work for harmonious relations within the profession and, where pertinent, with the ISTD.

Third: To work for the protection, elevation and advancement of the dignity, prestige and interests of the art of Ballroom Dancing, DanceSport, and of the profession of teachers of dancing in particular. To establish in connection therewith, standards of professional ethics and conduct, and procedures for discipline of its members in case of a breach of said standards of professional ethics and conduct.

United States Terpsichore Association (USTA)

United States Terpsichore Association (USTA) is a member of NDCA.

"The US Terpsichore Association is a professional organization which supports and promotes knowledge of ballroom dancers ...." (website)

"Terpsichore officers [are] working to improve the dance business from every possible angle" (website)

"The Terpsichore Association was founded to represent the professional dancing teacher ..." (NDCA page)