Dance

Abstract

This box contains folders with official correspondence and founding documents of the National Round Dance Board of Review and Universal Round Dance Council.

Abstract

This box contains a box with pins and provenance letter.

Scope and Contents This series consists primarily of annual convention syllabi produced for the Universal Round Dance Council and International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association, dating from the first convention. Syllabi are present for 1977-2007 in physical form and 1977-2012 as PDFs on CD (which includes the 1978-2012 newsletters as well). Also included are some ephemera items, mostly daily convention programs, and a newspaper clipping about the 2001 convention in San Jose, CA. Convention syllabi...

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.

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;...

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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.