International Association
International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association
An open association for choreographed ballroom dancing
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Dancers and teachers of choreographed ballroom — also called round dancing — looking for conventions, teaches and technical references rather than competition.
Overview
The International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association describes itself as an independent, open organization of teachers and dancers dedicated to Choreographed Ballroom Dancing. It holds an annual convention of dance clinics, figure clinics and dance teaches, maintains the ICBDA Technical Dance Manual through its Technical Advisory Committee, sends newsletters to members through the year, and oversees Carousel Clubs that submit monthly reports of the dances they teach. Its own site describes conventions, teaching and technical publications rather than competitive events.
History
ICBDA was originally known as URDC, the Universal Round Dance Council. Its first convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri in 1977.
The membership voted to change the name from URDC to ICBDA in 2007, and the first convention held under the new name was in San Antonio in 2008. Both dates come from ICBDA's own 2023 convention publication.
ICBDA describes itself as an independent, open organization of teachers and dancers dedicated to Choreographed Ballroom Dancing.
Governance & Structure
An independent, open organization of teachers and dancers rather than a governing or sanctioning body.
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) maintains the ICBDA Technical Dance Manual and its supplements.
Key Programs
Annual convention
Dance clinics, figure clinics and dance teaches. Check the official site for the next edition and its dates.
ICBDA Technical Dance Manual
A technical reference kept up to date, with supplements, by the Technical Advisory Committee.
Carousel Clubs
Member clubs that submit monthly reports of the dances they teach.
Member newsletters
Sent to members through the year at no extra cost.
Membership & Access
Membership is open and joined directly through ICBDA. The official site has a Become a Member route; members receive newsletters through the year at no extra cost. Check current dues and convention details with ICBDA.
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