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This genre covers a wide range of European Folk Dance including Scottish, Finnish, Danish and English to name but a few. These traditional dances were developed by communities in the corresponding country and help provide a sense of community and awareness of others.

Download a history of the National Dance Faculty. If you would like to find out more about ISTD history you can order your copy of 100 Years of Dance from our online shop.

		Elections for the National Faculty Committee open this year. If you would like to be nominated or know of someone who should be nominated, please contact the Executive Assistant, Gloria Taplin (ext. 806), email: gtaplin@istd.org. Those with Fellowship status only may apply. The deadline for applications is 30^th April 2019.
		Changes to Licentiate and Fellowship Entry and Requirements (effective since January 2016) Bursary Awards Bursary Award Competitors are drawn from winners of the Grandison Clark Awards upon recommendation from the National Dance Faculty.
		Download the National syllabus from the theatre dance syllabus page. Teachers are reminded that in the Revised Vocational Graded Syllabus three Balkan dances are to be presented. If the following countries are chosen there are to be three dances shown from each: Intermediate Foundation – Serbia Intermediate – Romania Advanced 1 – Macedonia/Croatia Advanced 2 – Bulgaria
		ISTD dancewear for the National Dance Faculty is available for dance teachers and schools to purchase through International Dance Supplies. To open an account, or shop now if you already have an IDS account, call +44 (0)1626 36 3232 or visit www.ids.co.uk.
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