06.2.2011 - World Dance Council Amateur League registrations now officially recognised by BDC and DPA.

06.2.2011 - World Dance Council Amateur League registrations now officially recognised by BDC and DPA.



World Dance Council Amateur League registrations now officially recognised by BDC and DPA.

The newsletter below explains the exciting new development and sensational news in the growth and recognition of the WDCAL.

This stunning and dynamic development will be welcome and thrilling news to our registered amateurs all over the world.

What the below means in simple terms is that registration or membership of the World Dance Council Amateur League is now recognized as sufficient and welcome at Blackpool, United Kingdom Championships, the International Championships and all BDC/DPA events.


DPA NEWSLETTER

Dear Competitor,

At the end of this newsletter you will find a list of forthcoming DPA competitions which will be
sent to you from time to time.

You are a registered amateur member of the DPA so we are sending you the first of several
important DPA announcements regarding the competition scene in the UK so that you are fully
informed.

REGISTRATION

Following the withdrawal of EADA from the British Dance Council, the Rules Committee of the
British Dance Council have agreed a change of rule with regard to amateur registration.

Briefly, competitors will be able to dance “with any valid licence” (Change of Rule to be ratified
by the full Council of the BDC in March).

Part of the relevant proposed new rule reads: Rule 15. Registration: Juveniles, Juniors and
Adult Amateur Competitors -

(a) All competitors, with the exception of beginner grade
competitors, who wish to compete in competitions and championships held in Great Britain
under British Dance Council Rules should hold a valid Licence.

This proposed new rule takes away the instruction that competitors need to be registered with
their national amateur dancesport body and opens up your options to be registered with the
Association or Associations of your choice.

At this present time this means that you can register with the British Dance Council (BDC), the Ballroom Dancers’ Federation (BDF), the
World Dance Council Amateur League (WDCAL) and of course the

Dance Promoters’ Association (DPA).

You could also register with EADA (English Amateurs), WADA (Welsh
Amateurs) and DSS (Scottish Amateurs) as you may have done previously, although you
should be aware that EADA is no longer represented on the British Dance Council.

As you are aware registration to the DPA is free and the registration you hold already will
suffice to dance in all competitions organised by DPA members which covers nearly all
promotions in the UK including all the British competitions at Blackpool, all competitions
organised by the Ballroom Dancers’ Federation, the International Open Championships/ United
Kingdom Open Championships organised by Dance News Special Projects
Ltd plus the “UK Closed” organised by the DPA.

No restrictions will be placed on competitors wishing to dance in competitions at any DPA
member event. No bans will be introduced at any DPA member event.

You are free to dance where and when you wish to.

If you know of anyone else who wishes to be an Amateur member of the DPA, you can obtain a
Membership form from our website at www.dancepromotersassociation.co.uk


DPA CHARTS

In Support of British Dance Council Championships

In order to support the competitors and to support all BDC Championships, a new DPA Chart
System, covering Amateur Ballroom, Amateur Latin, Senior 1 (Over 35), Senior 11 (Over 45),
Senior 111 (Over 55)

Ballroom, Senior 1 (Over 35), Senior 11 (Over 45) Latin,

Junior Ballroom, Junior Latin, Juvenile Ballroom, Juvenile Latin competitors, is in the process of being
established.

Full details will be sent to you as soon as possible upon completion.

DPA OVERSEAS

The DPA is to introduce an Overseas Division for promoters in order to create a worldwide
forum for organisers of competitions to unite and create a dynamic group of like-minded
organisations providing a whole series of competitive events across the world which are
“Open to ALL”.

Application is invited from promoters across the world to join this exciting new venture.

Application Forms can be found on our website

www.dancepromotersassociation.co.uk

Further details will be released shortly.

We are closing this newsletter from the DPA with the next month’s list of DPA competitions in the UK.

Further future events can be obtained from our website at

www.dancepromotersassociation.co.uk

Enjoy your dancing.

If you have any questions please contact a member of the Management Executive Committee
of the Dance Promoters’ Association who are
Nigel Horrocks (Chairman)
David Trueman (Secretary)
Jackie Conway (Treasurer)
John Leach
Mark Lunn
David Douglass
Robert Barley
Derrick Squires
Richard Hopkins
Margaret Redmond
Stan Page (Honorary President)
Newsletter issued to Amateur Members of the Dance Promoters Association by the
Management Executive Committee of the Dance Promoters’ Association.




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