National Dance Council of America
January 2019 Minutes and Proceedings
Department and Board of Governors Meetings
January 4 - 5, 2019 Dallas, Texas
NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Semi-Annual (1st) Meeting January 4 & 5, 2019 Grand Hyatt Hotel @ DFW International Airport 2337 International Parkway DFW Airport, TX 75261
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Tab 1 Meeting Schedule 3 Roll Call and Delegate List 4-5 Voting Status Department Meetings 6
Tab 2 Championship & Competition Committee Meeting Minutes 8-9
Tab 3 Ballroom Department Meeting Minutes 11-25
Tab 4 Board of Governors Meeting Voting Status Board of Governors Meeting 27 Minutes 28-29
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Meeting Schedule Roll Call Voting Status – Department Meetings
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Semi-Annual (1st) Meeting January 4 & 5, 2019 Grand Hyatt Hotel @ DFW International Airport 2337 International Parkway DFW Airport, TX 75261
FINAL MEETING SCHEDULE
Friday Afternoon – January 4 – Meeting Parlor #616 (Committee Members Only) 11:30 a.m. Ballroom Committee Meeting – Lee Wakefield, Chairman 2:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting – Brian McDonald, Chairman 4:00 p.m. Constitution Committee Meeting – Thomas Murdock, Chairman
Saturday – January 5 – South America Room 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Championship & Competition Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. Ballroom Department Meeting 11:00 a.m. Morning Break 11:15 a.m. Ballroom Department Meeting continues… 12:30 p.m. Board of Governor’s Luncheon – Africa Room 1:30 p.m. Board of Governor’s Meeting 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break 3:15 p.m. Board of Governor’s Meeting continues…if necessary 5:00 p.m. Conclusion of Meetings
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ROLL CALL OFFICERS & DELEGATES LIST DEPARTMENT & BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETINGS
Executive Committee President Brian McDonald 1st Vice President Judi Hatton 2nd Vice President Thomas Murdock Treasurer Dennis Rogers Executive Secretary Cassandra Schneider
Directors Ballroom Director Lee Wakefield Assistant Ballroom Director Gary McDonald Championship & Competition Dir. John Kimmins National Registrar Dawid Schulz
Standing Committee Chairmen Constitution Committee Thomas Murdock Credentials Examination Board Diana McDonald Education & Cultural Department Jennifer McCalla Finance Committee John Kimmins Grievance Committee Judi Hatton Invigilation Committee Richard Booth Scrutineering Committee Tara Christensen
Commission Competitors Commission Nazar Norov, Travis Tuft
Honorary Life Member Rickey Geiger, Not Attending
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS:
Arthur Murray International John Kimmins, Tara Christensen, Robert Long
American Ballroom Company No Delegates
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. January 5, 2019 Grand Hyatt @ DFW Airport Dallas, TX American Dancesport Organization John Elsbury
Brigham Young University Curt Holman
Dance Teachers Club of Boston No Delegates
Dance Vision International Dance Association Wayne Eng, David Elkin, Irina Suvorov
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Stephen Knight, Bruno Collins, Tad Joy, Tony Dovolani
Heritage Dance Foundation No Delegates - Proxy Submitted
U.S. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Brent Keck, Lori Woods-Gay
National Dance Teachers Association Herb Vazquez, Steve McGill
North American Dance Organizers Alliance, Inc. Marielle Pabon, John DePalma
North American Dancesport Teachers Association Carlos Pabon
Pan American Teachers of Dancing Colin Hillary, Joy Hillary, Peter Schneider, Paolo DiLorenzo
Professional Dancers Federation Yolanda Vargas, Robert Nardozza
United States Terpsichore Association Kristi McDonald, Pamela Licht
World Federation of Ballroom Dancers Hunter Johnson
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VOTING STATUS - DEPARTMENT MEETINGS JANUARY 5, 2019
Executive Committee (one (1) vote per officer, except President) President (no vote at department meetings) 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer Executive Secretary
Member Organizations (each organization has one (1) vote) Arthur Murray International, Inc American Dancesport Organization Brigham Young University Dance Vision International Dance Association Fred Astaire Dance Studios Heritage Dance Foundation – By Proxy* National Dance Teachers Association North American Dance Organizers Alliance, Inc. North American Dancesport Teachers Association Pan American Teachers of Dancing Professional Dancers Federation (U.S.) Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing United States Terpsichore Association World Federation of Ballroom Dancers
18 Total possible votes
Majority = 10 votes
Members Organizations not in attendance American Ballroom Company Dance Teachers Club of Boston
* Written votes were received by the President and Executive Secretary from these organizations for the Ballroom Department Meeting.
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TAB 2
CHAMPIONSHIP & COMPETITION COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes & Proceedings
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CHAMPIONSHIP & COMPETITION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES & PROCEEDINGS
Meeting Called to Order at 9:07 A.M. By Brian McDonald, President NDCA
President, Brian McDonald, opened the meeting and welcomed all delegates and observers to the 1st Semi-Annual Meeting. A reminder was issued to all delegates and observers that there was to be no use of cellular telephone, text messaging, social media or any other electronic form of communication permitted for the duration of the meeting until all items have been ratified by the Board of Governors.
Representatives having never attended a Council Meeting as a delegate before were acknowledged and welcomed: John Elsbury
John Kimmins – Chairman
1. Call to order, roll call, establish quorum and voting status The meeting was turned over to the Chair or the Championship & Competition Committee
2. Approve the Minutes of the July 2018 meeting
2.1 Matters arising from the Minutes of July 2018 meeting – NONE
Motion to Accept: 1st - NDTA 2nd – TREASURER For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
3. Chairman’s Report – John Kimmins – REPORT GIVEN
4. Vote on Chairman’s recommendations - NONE
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5. Review of Observers Reports – by Lee Wakefield – Ballroom Dir. – REPORT GIVEN
One minor costume infraction - letter sent to inform of the infraction.
One event - last pro final began after 1:00 am – Fine will be imposed
One event - floor size infraction, mitigating circumstances were found in this case.
A few events combine student solos with the professional show. These events will be informed that this is against the rules and this situation should not occur in the future.
One event - significant amount of late entries caused too many couples on the floor multiple times throughout event. This matter has been addressed.
One event - MC displayed inappropriate action while on the mic. A letter to the organizers and MC shall be sent addressing these actions.
6. Unfinished Business-- NONE
7. New Business-- NONE
8. Adjourn – 9:18 am
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BALLROOM DEPARTMENT METING Minutes & Proceedings
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Lee Wakefield – Chairman
1 Minutes of July 2018 meeting 1.1 Matters arising from the Minutes of the July 2018 meeting – NONE 1.2 Accept the minutes of the July 2018 meeting
Motion to Accept: 1st – FADS 2nd – AMI For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
2 Motion that the Chairman may alter the order of the agenda
Motion to Accept: 1st – USTERPS 2nd – NADOA For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
3 Ballroom Director's Report – REPORT GIVEN
RECOMMENDATIONS a. Recommendation #1 - Change the term: Pro/Am Student Dancer to Pro/Am Student Competitor throughout the rule book
b. Recommendation #2 - Approve a new rule to require all competitors to submit first and last names for entry forms.
c. Recommendation #3: approve placing a request for a permanent date change for Yuletide Ball to be included in the January 2019 Ballroom Department Meeting agenda as item 18.1.3
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Motion to Accept all three recommendations EN BLOC: 1st – DVIDA 2nd – PDF For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
4 Weekly event reports & matters arising - REPORT GIVEN
4.1 Matters arising from Ballroom Director's Report – NONE
4.2 Assistant Ballroom Director's Report – REPORT GIVEN
5 Weekly checks & clearances of officials at sanctioned events for 2018 - REPORT GIVEN
6 National Registrar's Report - REPORT GIVEN
7 Scrutineer Committee Report - Chairman: Tara Christensen - REPORT GIVEN
8 Education Department Report - Chairman: Jennifer McCalla - REPORT GIVEN
9 Invigilation Committee Report - Chairman: Richard Booth – REPORT GIVEN
9.1 Motion to add the Gold American Style Smooth Restrictions for all Gold Smooth Dances to the NDCA APPROVED FIGURES, ELEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS effective July 15, 2019
Motion to Accept: 1st – PDF 2nd – PANAM
Discussion to Amend
Motion to Accept as Amended: 1st – PANAM 2nd – NDTA
For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
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10 Adjudicator Credentials Review Board Report - Chairman: Diana McDonald`- REPORT GIVEN
11 NDCA Competitors Commission report - REPORT GIVEN
Recommendation make the following a requirement not a recommendation: Original Rule II.B.3.d. Recommendation for Organizers: Any Pro/Am Student Dancer winning at a level (Intermediate Bronze for example) may not enter that level again at that competition, provided a semi-final was danced.
Change Rule to read as follows: Revised Rule II.B.3.d. The Pro/Am student winner of any Closed Multi-Dance or Rising Star Multi-Dance event of three dances or more, in which a semifinal is held, is ineligible to compete in the same Multi- Dance Level, Style, and Age category at that event in following years. Organizers may enforce more stringent requirements, provided it is outlined in their Rules and Regulations and included on entry forms.
Motion to Accept: 1st – PANAM 2nd – WFBD
Discussion to Amend
Question Called: 1st – EXEC SEC 2nd – 2nd VP For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) Question Is Called
Motion to Accept as Amended: 1st – Treasurer 2nd – WFBD
Move to Table: 1st – Treasurer 2nd – 1st VP
Removed from Table under Old Business
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1st – Treasurer 2nd – WFBD
For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
12 NDCA Premier Report - Richard Booth - REPORT GIVEN
13 Championship/Competition items - Noted in the Ballroom Directors Report
14 Weekly Event Reports and matters arising - Noted in the Ballroom Directors Report
15 Rule Book Housekeeping Changes (none)
16 Ratification of Rule Changes that were approved since July 2018
Ratification #1 - X.D.1.a.(4). p. 37 Proposed action: ratify this rule change which the Ballroom Department Committee approved in September 2018 (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
Tie must be worn - black color only, may be either straight or bow
Ratification #2 - X.D.1.b.(2).(c). & X.D.1.b.(5).(a). p. 37 & 38 Proposed action: ratify these rule changes which the Ballroom Department Committee approved in September 2018 (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
No "skirt yokes" may be used (a fitted band at the top of a skirt that takes the place of a waistband. Instead of sitting up around the waist, they fit from the waist down over the hip.)
Fabrics must be one constant color throughout. and the same fabric must be used for the entire dress.
Ratification #3 - X.D.1.b.(2)a). & X.D.1.b.(3).(a). p. 37 Proposed action: ratify these rule changes which the Ballroom Department Committee approved in October 2018 (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
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Necklines: Boat, high neck, v-neck, sweetheart, 'peter pan' collar, and regular collar are allowed. Simple edging or trim, as well as a simple ruffle around the collar of not more than two inches, of any kind, including ribbon, satin, lace, sequins, etc, is not is allowed on the neckline.
Ratification #4 - X.D.1.b.(5).(a). p. 37 Proposed action: ratify these rule changes which the Ballroom Department Committee approved in October 2018 (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
Fabrics must be one constant color throughout. , and the same fabric must be used for the entire dress if there is any "pattern" to the fabric.
Motion to Accept EN BLOC: 1st – AMI 2nd – PDF
Motion to Accept as Amended: 1st – AMI 2nd – PDF For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
17 Proposed Rule Changes
Proposed Change #1 - II.B.1.b.(1).(c). (Submitted by Assistant Ballroom Director) p. 6 Proposed action: add this as a new rule
Any couple who wins the UNITED STATES NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL NINE OR TEN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP will lose their Rising Star Status in those respective styles.
Motion to Accept as Amended: 1st – 1ST VP 2nd – 2nd VP For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
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Proposed Change #2 -III.C.8. (Submitted by Ballroom Director) p. 17 Proposed action: add this as a new rule
8. WEBSITE: The following must be posted on the competition website at least sixty days prior to the competition: a. The complete list of officials, which are, Organizer(s), Chairman/Chairmen of Judges, Adjudicators, Scrutineer(s), Registrar(s), Master(s) of Ceremonies, and Music Director(s). The officials in each of these categories are to be listed in alphabetical order of their last name. b. The total amount of prize money that will be offered at the competition, listed as one figure. This includes all scholarships and prize money for the competition, not for any additional prize money that may be associated with circuits the competition may be part of. c. This information must be posted on a website on the internet. , in addition to any other social media platforms that the organizer wishes to use.
Motion to Accept as Amended: 1st – PDF 2nd – USTERPS For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
Proposed Change #3 - III.D.40. (Submitted by Ballroom Director) p. 21 Proposed action: change this existing rule (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
Competitors and officials are not permitted to conduct or give media interviews, including live streaming, at any time during a competitive round in which they are taking part.
Motion to Accept: 1st – Exec. Secretary 2nd – USTERPS For: (18) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, HDF, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
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Proposed action: add this as a new rule
All competitors at NDCA sanctioned Competitions and Championships must be registered with, and hold the appropriate current license(s) with the NDCA.
Motion to Accept: 1st – PDF 2nd – NADOA For: (18) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, HDF, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
Proposed Change #5 - VI.A.9. (Submitted by Ballroom Director) p. 26 Proposed action: change this existing rule (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
Only Professionals who have taken examinations in the NDCA affiliated associations and who hold valid membership cards in the association, shall be considered eligible to apply for the NDCA Adjudicator's License. Professionals who take up residence in this country, and who hold qualifications in affiliated associations, may be granted special clearance pending their taking an examination in an NDCA affiliated association in the type, style, or branch in which they wish to judge, as well as successfully passing the NDCA Adjudicator's Examination. Such clearances shall be limited to one year six months and be based on the recommendation of the Ballroom Department Committee . Motion to Accept: 1st – WFBD 2nd – PDF For: (18) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, HDF, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
Proposed Change #6 - II.B.2.c.(1).ii. (Submitted by Championship Competition Director) p. 28 Proposed action: change this existing rule (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
NATIONAL ADJUDICATOR CLASSIFICATION: Before a NDCA registered Adjudicator may judge any Closed or Open United States National Championship they must be certified by the NDCA as a National Adjudicator. To be a National Adjudicator a person must: - be a citizen or resident alien of the U.S.A. JANUARY 2019 NDCA MINUTES - Page | 17
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- have been certified at the A+, B+, C+ and D+ classifications. - been retired as Competing Professionals for a period of one year. The period from the final day of the previous year’s championship to the first day of the current year’s championship is considered one year, provided the date formula is maintained. - have attained at least one of the following results as a professional competitor: - the final of one or more of the following United States National Closed Professional Championships: International Ballroom, International Latin, American Style Smooth or American Style Rhythm. - the semi-final of one or more of the following United States Closed Professional Championships (provided a quarter-final was held) for at least three two years: International Ballroom, International Latin, American Style Smooth or American Style Rhythm. - a placement in the top two positions in the United States National Closed Professional Nine-dance or Ten-Dance Championships.
Motion to Accept: 1st – Treasurer 2nd – AMI For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, HDF, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS Against: (0) Abstaining: (1) WFBD MOTION PASSED
Proposed Change #7 - XI.A.1. & 2. and B.1. (Submitted by Assistant Ballroom Director) p. 39 Proposed action: change this existing rule (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
1. TITLES: Showdance titles, which are solo performance championships, may be danced in two divisions: Classic Showdance (Ballroom) or South American Showdance (Latin).
2. DANCES ALLOWED: In Classic Showdance (Ballroom) Showdance Championships, the dances shall be selected from the following: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep. In South American Latin Showdance Championships the dances shall be selected from the following: Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive.
B. SHOWDANCE RULES: The following rules may be used by Competition Organizers who wish to use an alternate format as noted in this rule book, rule III. D. 27. 1. Dances In Ballroom Show Dance events the dances must be selected from one up to all of the five regular Ballroom dances, and in the Latin American Show Dance events from one up to all of the five regular Latin-American competition dances. It is the duty of the Adjudicators to assess the Character of each style as part of their assessment. Dancers must perform the same show and choreography throughout the rehearsal and the competition.
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Motion to Accept: 1st – Treasurer 2nd – PDF For: (18) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, HDF, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
Proposed Change #8 - As noted below (Submitted by President) Proposed action: replace the word DanceSport with the words Traditional Ballroom Dance, Ballroom Dance, or Ballroom (add underlined text and delete strike-out text)
Page iv U.S. DanceSport Ballroom Dance Hall of Fame This award is presented to individuals who have dedicated themselves to furthering and elevating dance and DanceSport Traditional Ballroom Dance in the United States.
Page iv Lifetime Achievement Award This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in dance and dancesport traditional ballroom dance through teaching, competing, training and coaching.
Page vi U. S. DANCESPORT TRADITIONAL BALLROOM DANCE HALL OF FAME AWARDS COMMITTEE
Page 3 Rule I.G.1.d. - Specialty Dance Competitions, which are dance competitions that are not of the traditional Ballroom or DanceSport Dance genre.
Page 3 Rule I.G.1.e. - Special events of particular importance to DanceSport Traditional Ballroom Dance in the USA that do not fall into any of the categories listed above. Application must be made each time a special event of this nature wishes to receive an NDCA exception.
Page 5 Rule II.A.6.a. - A couple in the Traditional Ballroom genre is defined as a male and a female, with the male dancing the part of the lead and the female dancing the part of the follow. This rule applies to all competition classifications: Professional, Amateur, Pro/Am Student Dancers, Student/Student, and Mixed Amateur. Exceptions are not allowed.
Page 7 Rule II.B.5.a. - MIXED PROFICIENCY AMATEUR SINGLES COUPLES a. Where only one of the partners is judged Page 7 Rule II.B.6.a. - PRE-TEEN, JUNIOR, AND YOUTH PRE-TEEN SINGLES a. Where Pre-Teen, Junior, and/or Youth age competitors may dance syllabus routines singly in heats without partners and will be are judged only on their own merits.
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World Amateur Standard Traditional Ballroom, Latin, and 10-Dance Championships shall be determined by the placements at the official United States National Amateur DanceSport Traditional Ballroom Championships.
Motion to Accept: 1st – 2nd VP 2nd – NADOA For: (18) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, HDF, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
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18 Competition Calendar Business 18.1 Requests for permanent date and/or location changes from existing events
18.1.1 PITTSBURGH DANCESPORT CHALLENGE (SAN ANTONIO CLASSIC) This event is a: Local One-Day Event Organizer(s): Kimberley Mitchell & Eddie Stutts Approved Location: Pittsburgh, PA Approved Date Formula: The first Saturday in August.
The organizers of this event have one request: 1) a permanent location change to San Antonio, TX
This event has not had a permanent location change in the past five years, so is eligible to submit this request.
NDCA rule III.A.4.d.(1). would apply if this request is approved: "Permanent location changes may not be reconsidered for a minimum five-year period if and when granted for any NDCA sanctioned event."
Pittsburgh DanceSport Challenge - move to San Antonio, TX
3rd Saturday VIRGINIA STATE (Reston, VA) 1643 Penultimate Saturday North Carolina Open (Charlotte, NC) 1232 Orlando Classic (Orlando, FL) 1213
4th Saturday Last Saturday INT. GRAND BALL (San Francisco, CA) 1781 Volunteer State Challenge (Nashville, TN) 985 DBDC (Boston, MA) 2106 AUGUST
1st Saturday EMPIRE (New York, NY) 1886 FLORIDA STATE (Sarasota, FL) 1277 Pittsburgh D.S. Ch. (Pittsburgh, PA)
2nd Greenville D Challenge (Greenville, 1133 Four Saturdays before HEART OF AMERICA (Kansas City, 852 Saturday SC) Labor Day MO)
3rd Saturday Three Saturdays THE NV BALL (Las Vegas, NV) 1317 before Cincinnati Classic (Cincinnati, OH) 1261 Labor Day Boca Ballroom (Palm Beach, FL) 1318
18.1.2 KENTUCKY DANCESPORT CHALLENGE This event is a: Local One-Day Event Organizer(s): Bill Sparks and Donald Johnson Approved Location: Lexington, KY Approved Date Formula: The second Saturday following the Labor Day Holiday. JANUARY 2019 NDCA MINUTES - Page | 21
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The organizers of this event have two requests: 1) a permanent location change to Chicago, IL 2) a permanent date change to the first Saturday in February, commencing in 2020
NDCA rule III.A.4.c.(1). Would apply if this request is approved: "Permanent date changes may not be reconsidered for a minimum five-year period if and when granted for any NDCA sanctioned event." NDCA rule III.A.4.d.(1). would apply if this request is approved: "Permanent location changes may not be reconsidered for a minimum five-year period if and when granted for any NDCA sanctioned event."
KENTUCKY DS CHALLENGE - move to Chicago the 1st Sat in February
3rd Saturday California Classic (Newport Beach, 2031 Penultimate Saturday NASHVILLE STARZ (Nashville, TN) 468 CA) Palm Beach Classic (Palm Beach, FL) 1326 Alamo City Classic (San Antonio, TX) 1302 Boston DanceSport Cup (Needham, MA) 974
4th Saturday 4th Sunday Majesty DanceSport (Orlando, FL) 1149
Last Saturday GOLDEN STAR (New York, NY) 796 City Lights Ball (San Francisco, CA) 2144 Savannah Ballroom Festival (Savannah, 957 GA) FEBRUARY
1st Saturday Maryland D.S. (Baltimore, MD) 704 Denver DanceSport Jam (Denver, CO) 1006 Aloha Ball (Kailua-Kona, HI) 4541 Utah DS Challenge (Provo, UT) 1435
2nd Platinum D.S. Classic (Miami, FL) 1378 Before 3rd Monday CALIFORNIA OPEN (Costa Mesa, CA) 2031 Saturday
3rd Saturday SUPERSTARS (Orlando, FL) 1149 Following 3rd Texas Challenge (Houston, TX) 1189 Monday
Penultimate Saturday EASTERN U.S. (Boston, MA) 984
4th Saturday Last Saturday New York Dance Festival (New York, NY) 796 Indiana Challenge (Merrillville, IN) 37 Desert Sol DanceSport (Tucson, AZ) 1744
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Semi-Annual (1st) Meeting January 5, 2019
BALLROOM DEPARTMENT MEETING MINUTES & PROCEEDINGS
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Semi-Annual (1st) Meeting January 5, 2019
BALLROOM DEPARTMENT MEETING MINUTES & PROCEEDINGS
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Semi-Annual (1st) Meeting January 5, 2019
BALLROOM DEPARTMENT MEETING MINUTES & PROCEEDINGS
Motion to Accept Calendar Business EN BLOC: 1st – PDF 2nd – NDTA For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
19 Unfinished Business –
Motion to Remove from Table for discussion Competitors Commission Recommendation: 1st – 2nd VP 2nd – Treasurer For: (17) 1st VP, 2nd VP, Exec. Secretary, Treasurer, AMI, ADO, BYU, DVIDA, FADS, NDTA, NADOA, NADTA, PANAM, PDF, USISTD, USTERPS, WFBD Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
Refer to Competitors Commission Report for final vote
20 New Business –
NADOA – Question for Education Department – what is being done to assist in directing students in continuing in the profession of dance.
Response: Education is about encouraging and exposing youth to dance not about creating a new teacher pool.
21 Adjourn – 12:00 p.m.
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TAB 4
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETNG Voting Status – Board of Governors Meeting Minutes & Proceedings
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. January 5, 2019 Grand Hyatt @ DFW Airport Dallas, TX
VOTING STATUS BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING JANUARY 5, 2019
Executive Committee President (1 vote at the BG meeting in the case of a tie) 1 1st Vice President 1 2nd Vice President 1 Treasurer 1 Executive Secretary
Member Organizations 1 American Dancesport Organization 6 Arthur Murray International, Inc 1 Brigham Young University 6 Dance Vision International Dance Association 6 Fred Astaire Dance Studios 1 Heritage Dance Foundation - By Proxy * 2 National Dance Teachers Association 1 North American Dance Organizers Alliance, Inc. 6 North American Dancesport Teachers Association 4 Pan American Teachers of Dancing 1 Professional Dancers Federation 6 (U.S.) Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing 6 United States Terpsichore Association 1 World Federation of Ballroom Dancers
52 Total possible votes 2/3 majority = 35 votes
Members Organizations not in attendance 1 American Ballroom Company 6 Dance Teachers Club of Boston
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Semi-Annual (1st) Meeting January 5, 2019
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING MINUTES & PROCEEDINGS
Brian McDonald - Chairman
1. Call to order, roll call, establish quorum and voting status - 12:00pm 2. Approve the Minutes of the July 2018 Board of Governors Meeting Motion to Accept: 1st – PAN AM 2nd – AMI For: (52) 1st VP(1), 2nd VP(1), Exec. Secretary(1), Treasurer(1), ADO(1), AMI(6), BYU(1), DVIDA(6), FADS(6), NDTA(2), NADOA(1), NADTA(6), PANAM(4), PDF(1), USISTD(6), USTERPS(6), WFBD(1) Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
a. Matters arising from the July 2018 minutes - NONE 3. Motion: That the President be allowed to alter the order of the Agenda. Motion to Accept: 1st – 1st VP 2nd – USTERPS For: (52) 1st VP(1), 2nd VP(1), Exec. Secretary(1), Treasurer(1), ADO(1), AMI(6), BYU(1), DVIDA(6), FADS(6), NDTA(2), NADOA(1), NADTA(6), PANAM(4), PDF(1), USISTD(6), USTERPS(6), WFBD(1) Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
4. President’s Report – Brian McDonald – REPORT GIVEN a. Report on WDC 5. 1st Vice President’s Report – Judi Hatton – REPORT GIVEN 6. Executive Secretary’s Report – Cassandra Schneider – REPORT GIVEN 7. Treasurer’s Report – Dennis Rogers – REPORT GIVEN 8. Ballroom Dept. Report – Lee Wakefield – acceptance & approval of minutes will take place at the 2nd meeting of 2019.
Motion to Accept the Rule changes of the January 5, 2019 Ballroom Department Meeting and have said changes be placed into effect immediately. The remainder of the minutes for the Ballroom Department Meeting of January 5, 2019 shall be accepted and approved at the July, 2019 Meetings.
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NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. Semi-Annual (1st) Meeting January 5, 2019
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING MINUTES & PROCEEDINGS
Motion to Accept: 1st – Treasurer 2nd – AMI For: (52) 1st VP(1), 2nd VP(1), Exec. Secretary(1), Treasurer(1), ADO(1), AMI(6), BYU(1), DVIDA(6), FADS(6), NDTA(2), NADOA(1), NADTA(6), PANAM(4), PDF(1), USISTD(6), USTERPS(6), WFBD(1) Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
9. Constitution Committee Report – Thomas Murdock – NONE 10. Memberships a. Applications for New Membership - None
11. Election of Officers: a. 1st Vice President – Judi Hatton b. Treasurer – Dennis Rogers c. Executive Secretary – Cassandra Schneider By acclamation of the President the officers up for reelection are duly elected.
Motion to Accept: 1st – PANAM 2nd – PDF For: (52) 1st VP(1), 2nd VP(1), Exec. Secretary(1), Treasurer(1), ADO(1), AMI(6), BYU(1), DVIDA(6), FADS(6), NDTA(2), NADOA(1), NADTA(6), PANAM(4), PDF(1), USISTD(6), USTERPS(6), WFBD(1) Against: (0) Abstaining: (0) MOTION PASSED
12. Old Business - NONE 13. New Business - NONE 14. Confirm date & place of next NDCA Meeting a. July - 12-13, 2019– Grand Hyatt @ DFW Airport 15. Adjourn – 1:35pm
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