The Australian Dancing Society (ADS) Ltd is an organisation which represents the interests of dancesport and ballroom dancing within Australia.[1]
| Formation | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Mickey Powell |
| Headquarters | Australia |
President | Barry White |
| Website | Australian Dancing Society Ltd |
History edit
ADS was formed in 1942 by Mickey Powell.[1] Powell was president of the Australian Dancing Society in its early years.[2] By 1944 it was conducting grade and medal tests and conducting examinations for teachers' accreditation.[3] By 1950 it had 10,000 members and in that year became affiliated with the International Council of Ballroom Dancing, with headquarters in England.[4]
Organisation edit
The ADS has branches in all states of Australia and organizes in excess of 30 dancesport competitions every year.[1]
Responsibilities edit
The ADS is a not for profit organisation that provides comprehensive service at all levels and facets of the sport of dance.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Australian Dancing Society". Australian Dancing Society Ltd. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "Mickey Powell at the Palais". Barrier Miner. Vol. LXIII, no. 17, 120. New South Wales, Australia. 1 April 1950. p. 2 (Sports Edition). Retrieved 26 October 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Dancing Society". The Age. No. 27, 777. Victoria, Australia. 1 May 1944. p. 3. Retrieved 18 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Dancing sought at Olympics". The News (Adelaide). Vol. 55, no. 8, 469. South Australia. 28 September 1950. p. 29. Retrieved 18 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Australian Dancing Society Ltd. constitution and by-laws" (PDF). 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
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