History
The Disco/Freestyle/Rock 'n' Roll Faculty is one of
the newest of all of the ISTD's Faculties, only being
formed in 1990. Peggy Spencer MBE, Sydney Francis and
Anne Lingard were responsible for steering the Faculty
through its early development.
Aims
The aims of the Faculty are to create a sound and safe
technique for Disco/Freestyle/Rock 'n' Roll and Country
Western Dance while understanding the need to allow
freedom of expression and musical interpretation and
to educate teachers that dance within this Faculty is
an ever-changing art form. Modern music, trends and
different cultures will always give us new challenges
and material to introduce to our dancers.
Activities
The Faculty has an annual Congress offering a wide variety
of lectures with new material suitable for class and
competition work. These Congress workshops also provide
teachers with modern trends and new ideas. Successful
medallists may enter the many Medallists' Competitions
held throughout the country and the Imperial Championships
are held annually, all exciting and prestigious events.
Disco/Freestyle/Rock 'n' Roll Associates who achieve
a Highly Commended result in their examinations may
be eligible to enter the coveted Phyllis Haylor Scholarship.
Country
Western
In 1996 the Faculty conducted its first Country Western
workshop. Regular professional workshops and study seminars
are now held. With a syllabus covering Line, Western
Partner and Freestyle Couples, the DFR Faculty has established
a complete Amateur Medal Test system and professional
Associate examination, with Licentiate soon to be implemented.
An ISTD Country Western Festival is held annually. This
is a popular event for Amateurs and Professionals with
world class lecturers, top country bands and featuring
all types of Western Dance.
The
DFR Faculty is pleased to encourage and promote this
popular dance style and above all welcomes the friendship
and sharing of knowledge that emulates from the world
of Western Dance.
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