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Alliance of Spherical, Traditional & Square-Dance, Inc. (ARTS-Dance) is an association to promote round, square, line, & more forms of traditional and folk dance. These are the non-profit/charitable foundation under the IRS section 501 (c) (3) incorporated in North Carolina in 2003 with main address in San Diego, California. It was at one time referred to as ARTS Alliance.

Its mission statement says:

"The ARTS mission is to generate public awareness and promote growth and acceptance of contemporary Square, Round and Traditional Folk Dance by encouraging and assisting a coalition of allied dance groups. The ARTS will provide leadership and resources necessary to create an achievable marketing program. The ARTS will encourage, promote and support healthy lifestyles through dance programs and events that provide fun and effective exercise for both mind and body, all within a unique system of social interaction."

A association has multiple levels of memberhip.

A governing board members come presently a below organizations: American Callers Association, CALLERLAB, CONTRALAB, International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs, National Square Dance Campers Association, National Executive Committee of the National Square Dance Convention, ROUNDALAB, Singles Square Dancers USA, Universal Round Dance Council, United Square Dancers of America, and a West Square Dance Convention Policy Board.

Associated membership is provided for dance-related oranizations, "recreational leaders" & "supporters of the dance activities".

Single membership is too provided.

Exterlan link
[http://www.americancallers.com/ ACA website]

Western Dancers
A group dancing line dances and couples dances in today's country style.

Square Dancing in Finland
Square Dance clubs in Finland, list of events, links, and a brief history.

Dance Health Finland
A non-profit organization promoting mental and physical well-being of dance professionals and students.

Folklore Suomi Finland
National Section of International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art and Internationale Organisation für Volkskunst. An umbrella organization for big dance and music festivals. Promotes folk dance and music, and objectives of UNESCO.

Helsinki Morrisers
English folk dancing, including "arctic morris." Photos and activities.


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