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  Mesa State Dance - Welcome
Dance at Mesa State College is thriving with an array of dance styles, performance opportunities and travel.
The faculty members have professional backgrounds in all forms of dance and musicial theatre.
Mesa State dance students travel throughout the United States to share the art of dance with other universities and colleges.
www.mesastate.edu /schools/shss/fpa/dance/dance_index.htm   (150 words)

  
 NC State Dance Program Home Page
The NC State Dance Program -- one of six arts programs of ARTS NC STATE -- gives students opportunities to study dance through direct experience in choreographic and performance processes.
The Dance Program provides a creative environment rich in inspiration, imagination, reflection, and the embodiment of ideas.
Dancers at NC State are undergraduate and graduate students majoring in academic areas as varied as biology, design, engineering, and mathematics.
www.ncsu.edu /dance   (183 words)

  
  The State Folk Dance Conspiracy: Fabricating a National FolkDance
At the time of this writing, there are twenty-two states that have passed legislation designating square dance as the "state folk dance." Many of these bills were passed after 1988, which was the last time that a bill was in the U.S. Congress to designate square dancing as the national folk dance.
Club square dancers, having failed in their attempt to have square dance declared the national folk dance, are now attempting a state by state campaign to make square dance the national folk dance by default.
Legislation of club square dancing as the state folk dance is a serious threat to traditional and regional variations of square dance.
www.tackytreasures.com /julie/sqdconsp.html   (2507 words)

  
 West Coast Swing -- Official State Dance of California
Most people are aware that we have a state bird (the quail), state Flag (the bear), and other state things but did you know we actually do have a state dance.
Below is a copy of the "Original Senate Bill" adopted by California in 1988 that made West Coast Swing the Official State Dance Of California (The U.S. Swing Dance Council, and Yes, proudly I along with many others had a hand in the passing of this bill.
It originated in California and is danced in competition nationally and internationally.
www.streetswing.com /statednc.htm   (603 words)

  
 Welcome to the State Dance Championships Website!
All students registered at that dance studio, regardless of their own residency, may compete in the state where their dance studio/school is located.
Contestants and teachers by virtue of entering a State Dance Championships event give their permission and consent to the directors of State Dance Championships to use their images or photographs or appear in videos, television, our website, or any other electronic media for advertising, news coverage or any other commercial use of our events.
State Dance Championships® and the hosting facility are not responsible for personal injury or property loss to either contestants or spectators.
www.statedancechampionships.com /rules.html   (1974 words)

  
 Iowa State Dance Marathon - A Miracle in Motion! Dance Marathon 2K7
Iowa State Dance Marathon - A Miracle in Motion!
Iowa State University Dance Marathon is a philanthropy that raises money and awareness for the Children's Miracle Network and the Children's Hospital of Iowa.
Dance Marathon affects more and more families and children throughout Iowa each year, and as the number of families sponsored by Dance Marathon increases, we need your support even more.
www.firstgiving.com /isudancemarathon   (536 words)

  
 California State Library - History and Culture - State Insignia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It was adopted as the State Flag by the State Legislature in 1911.
Square Dancing is the American folk dance which is called, cued, or prompted to the dancers, and includes squares, rounds, clogging, contra, line and heritage dances.
The official State Tartan is described as a pattern or sett consisting of alternate squares of meadow green and pacific blue that are separated and surrounded by narrow charcoal bands.
www.library.ca.gov /history/cahinsig.cfm   (3994 words)

  
 Mississippi State American Folk Dance
The square dance was adopted as the American folk dance of Mississippi, Chapter 303 of the General Laws of Mississippi on July 1, 1995.
The dance known as the square dance is hereby designated and adopted as the American folk dance of the State of Mississippi.
Square dance is a folk dance for four couples that was first described in 17th century England, but which has become associated with the United States of America due to its historic development in that country.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-symbols/mississippi/american-folk-dance.html   (341 words)

  
 The Golden State Dance Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Golden State Dance Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts.
The Golden State Ballet is under the Artistic Direction of Kelly Leonardi-Uygan and Viktor Uygan.
The Golden State Dance Company is dedicated to "training the total dancer." Each year, the company offers an intensive dance training program.
www.goldenstatedance.com   (235 words)

  
 Tennessee State Folk Dance: Square Dance
Chapter 829 of the Public Acts of 1980 designated the square dance as the official state folk dance stating, "Among the traditions (of our ancestors) that have survived intact is the Square Dance, a uniquely attractive art form that remains a vibrant and entertaining part of Tennessee folklore.
Square dancing is the American folk dance which traces its ancestry to the English country dance and the French ballroom dance.
The dance is known for its series of figures and footwork.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-symbols/tennessee/folk-dance.html   (443 words)

  
 Idaho State American Folk Dance
The square dance was first associated with the American people and has been recorded in history as early as 1651.
One of the earliest records of this type of dance in America is contained in the works of John Playford, a musician and dancing master.
As the pioneers moved westward, many of the dances were lost or forgotten, but many were preserved, particularly in the southern Appalachians where the running set established itself as one of the deep taproots of western square dance.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-symbols/idaho/american-folk-dance.html   (596 words)

  
 Dance Lessons : AccessDance
Ballroom Dancing, Salsa, Swing and other forms of partner dance have rapidly grown in popularity over the past decade.
Interest has grown to a point where it can be frustrating as a new dancer trying to find a good place to learn how to dance.
AccessDance's "Dance Requests" service offers you a network of hundreds of quality studios, instructors, camps and coaches ready to help!
www.accessdance.com /dance_lessons   (305 words)

  
 Penn State Lionettes Dance Team ~~~ Home Page
The Penn State Lionettes Dance Team is a group of 24 talented dancers, dedicated to upholding the spirit and pride of Penn State.
The Lionettes Dance Team performs at a variety of athletic events, pep rallies, and community events including, Penn State Dance Marathon (THON), as well as competes at the National Dance Alliance (NDA) championships every April.
The Lionettes would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to its friends and family, alumnae, and many local businesses for their continuous support.
www.clubs.psu.edu /up/danceteam   (90 words)

  
 Dance Instruction and Dance Studios
Dance Instruction and Dance Studios categorized by city and state - dance instruction and lessons, dance fitness, ballet, modern dance, ballroom dance, competitive dance, and dance apparel.
Dance Instruction and Dance Studios Categorized by U.S. State
Soledad Commerce shall not be held liable for the use of any information contained therein or any consequences therefore.
dance.fitness-info.us   (133 words)

  
 Dance Competitions, Dancesport : AccessDance
Ballroom dance competitions, also known as DanceSport, are one of the best-kept secrets in the world!
If you're looking to attend a dance competition, the AccessDance Network offers you the top competitions ready to help!
Competitions are only listed up to one year in advance.
www.accessdance.com /dance_competitions   (152 words)

  
 Dance lessons and dance competitions from AccessDance
Every month, we help thousands of dancers find quality dance lessons through our dance lesson locator service - making it the premier service of its kind!
AccessDance also assists many of the top dance organizations, competitions, merchants and publications in the dance industry.
Pacific DanceSport Championships, the ultimate in ballroom dancing.
www.accessdance.com   (334 words)

  
 Auditorium Theatre :: Auditorium Theatre - Welcome to Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL
Auditorium Theatre :: Auditorium Theatre - Welcome to Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Georgian State Dance Company (Folk Dance)
October 6, 2007 — These 80 dancers and musicians present an exuberant look at the unique culture of the Republic of Georgia.
The performance features ceremonial, work, game, and comic dances — including a...
www.auditoriumtheatre.org   (95 words)

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