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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]

Dancing for Joy
Offering scriptural resources for both the Messianic and Christian believers. Includes outreach program, events and a FAQ page.

Messianic Dance
Offering a Hebrew dance list, step by step instructions and scriptural references for Messianic dances to be used in Christian worship.

Christian Dance Canada Resource Site
Includes illustrated dance narrations, information about the ministry and a webring.

JoyDance, Inc.
Devoted to promoting Christian dance through instructional videos and workshops. Also has message board, events list and links to other resources.

Worship God in Dance
An article by Lucinda Coleman which lists the history of and scriptural reasons for dance in the church.

One Accord Ministries
Resources including links, chat, videos, books and dance garments. Also has a worldwide listing of churches with dance ministries.

A Call to Worship
Informational reference on using tabrets, shields, worship flags and prayer banners in worship. Also has information on colors, spiritual warfare, attire, materials, symbols and authority.

Dance in Worship
A directory of resources for adding dance to worship services.

Dance in Worship
Teaching on dance in worship from Rich and Deborah Murphy from Maranatha Life. Also details on how to make dance streamers and hoops.

Dance in Christian Worship
Includes biblical references and practical instructions for dance in church, flags, streamers and accessories. Also has a message board and a web ring.


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