2004
marked the centenary of the ISTD Dance Examinations Board
and to commemorate this auspicious occasion, a book which
looks back over the 100 years of the organisation and celebrates
its magnificent history was published.
100
Years of Dance takes you on a journey through each decade
of the ISTD’s life, from its inception to the present
day, highlighting significant moments, interesting facts and
a few humorous anecdotes that have taken place over the last
century. Featured throughout are sections that help to complete
the story of this innovative organisation:
Focus
on
Profiles on just some of the many people who have helped
shape the Society over the last 100 years. These include
Fred Crutchett Leslie, Major Cecil Taylor, Cyril Beaumont
OBE, Josephine Bradley MBE, Ruby Ginner MBE and Victor
Silvester OBE and our past President Bill Irvine MBE.
Looking
at
Articles that explore a small range of subjects related
to the ISTD. These include the history of the ISTD logo,
Congresses, London College, teaching qualifications
and membership and headquarters.
Memories
of
Personal recollections of those who have served, or continue
to serve, the Society.These include articles from Murielle
Ashcroft, Phrosso Pfister, Peggy Spencer MBE, Elizabeth
Romain, Dame Beryl Grey DBE, David Henshaw and a collective
piece by Robert Harrold, June Rycroft, Patricia Crail
and Anne Lingard.
Chronologically
organised, with a wide range of wonderful archive photographs
used throughout, this extensive coffee table book is the ultimate
record of the development of the ISTD, from its humble beginnings
at the start of the 20th century to becoming one of the leading
dance examinations boards of today.
ISTD
Chairman, Robert Grover says: “I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and
I hope you find it as fascinating and informative as I did”
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