LibGuides: Dance Research Guide: Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

There are several professional organizations, dance companies, and non-profits that may provide helpful information:

The American Company of Irish Dance
Independent, not-for-profit professional Irish dance company with the mission of increasing appreciation of traditional and progressive Irish dance.
American Dance Guild
Professional organization formed in 1956 to support performers, choreographers, and educators at all levels.
American Tap Dance Foundation
Non-profit organization committed to legitimizing tap as a vital component of American dance through creation, presentation, education, and preservation.
Dance/USA
Aims to sustain and advance professional dance by addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of artists, administrators, and organizations.
National Endowment for the Arts
Independent federal agency of the United States Government that offers support and funding for the arts, arts education, and outreach.
OhioDance
Organization focused on increasing the visibility and accessibility of dance in Ohio.
World DanceSport Federation
Formerly the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), the international governing body of competitive ballroom dancing (dancesport).