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International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association

 Organization

Biography

The International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association was started as the National Round Dance Board of Review in 1976-1977, became the Universal Round Dance Council in 1977, and changed to its current name in late 2007.

Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, 1977-1979

 File
Identifier: D046.01.0001.0003
Abstract

Correspondence in this file focuses on the formation of bylaws and articles of incorporation for the Universal Round Dance Council. Includes draft copies of the bylaws and edits, and documents relating to the planning of the second National Round Dance Convention. Significant contributors are Frank and Iris Gilbert and Roy and Phyllis Stier.

Dates: 1977-1979

International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: D046
Abstract

The International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association was started as the National Round Dance Board of Review in 1976-1977, became the Universal Round Dance Council in 1977, and changed to its current name in late 2007. The collection primarily consists of official newsletters and convention syllabi from 1979-2012, plus organizing correspondence from 1976-1979, official convention recordings from 2004-2005, and some ephemera.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1976-2012

Newsletters, 1977-2012

 Series
Identifier: D046.02
Scope and Contents This series consists of the newsletters of the Universal Round Dance Council and International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association. It is made up of physical newsletters dating September 1977 through September 2007 plus digital newsletters on CD continuing forward to August 2012. The CD also includes scans of all prior newsletters except October-December 1977, and scans of convention syllabi from 1977-2012. Newsletters typically include organizational and bylaw updates, convention...
Dates: 1977-2012

Official Correspondence, 1976-1979

 Series
Identifier: D046.01
Scope and Contents This series contains letters and official correspondence concerning the formation and early activities of the National Round Dance Board of Review and the Universal Round Dance Council. The bulk of the material dates between May of 1977 and June of 1978. It is organized chronologically by date. Contents include the original letter asking about forming the organization as well discussions of purpose, draft bylaws, planning documents for the 1978 convention, and financial reports;...
Dates: 1976-1979

Universal Round Dance Council Membership Pins, 1978-1995

 Series
Identifier: D046.04
Scope and Contents

This series consists of two pin badges for the Universal Round Dance Council matching the design first issued in 1978. This series also includes a letter explaining their provenance.

Dates: 1978-1995