This year we are offering the Latin Symposium (Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Samba, Cha Cha). For those of you who attended in the past, we have focused on the Ballroom and many of you have gone on to take your ISTD Exams. I’m hoping this Latin Symposium will spur more interest in learning the Latin Syllabus.
The Top Trainers for a given year are determined by totaling the Trainers listed after question #5 on the candidate’s Professional Examination form: “It is strongly recommended by the Society that you have been trained by a qualified trainer, and that they agree you are ready for this examination. By whom were you trained for this examination?” As a Trainer, please encourage your candidates to fill out this question fully. If your name is not listed, there is no record.
May 18, 2010 at 04:30 PM , Last Updated ( May 08, 2013 at 07:36 AM )
Helena Kostic, Brian Wells, and Miriam Ellis. Congratulations to Brian for passing his Associate Standard Ballroom exam on Sunday April 14.
Feb 2013 Exam Success - Missy Piegaro, Neal Postelnek, Tina Simon
Luciano Catelli, Maureen Nepveu, Lori Woods, Tina Simon
Milwaukee, WI on December 13th, 2012. Professional Candidate Connie Reeves, Examiner Lori Woods Gay, Exam Director Mandy Ball.
Connie Reeves, Medals Candidate Eric Guy, Examiner Lori Woods Gay
Connie Reeves, Medals Candidate Gary Naines, Lori Woods Gay
December 2-3, 2012: Professional and Amateur Exams in Orlando, FL. Mandy Ball, Amateur candidates Tom Huber & Carla Hoskins, Examiner Cher Rutherford, instructor Stuart Nichols.
Amateur Candidates Tom Huber & Carla Hoskins
Professional Candidates Mandy Ball & Lee Fox with Examiner Cher Rutherford
Professional Candidate Mandy Ball, Stuart Nichols, with Examiner Miriam Ellis
Mandy Ball, Professional Candidate Debra Roy, Examiner Cher Rutherford
Sep 04, 2012 at 06:48 PM , Last Updated ( Sep 05, 2012 at 11:52 AM )
The United States Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is proud to honor one of our longest, most celebrated and creative members, Frank Regan.
Frank is a fellow in all five branches and an examiner in the American Smooth, America Rhythm and Theater Arts Branches, as well as the motivating force behind the creation of the Theater Arts Branch.
Frank Regan has worked tirelessly in innumerable ways for the USISTD. He was a long time Chairman of the Board of Trustees and is the Chairman of the Marketing Committee. As a member of the East Coast Branch Committee, Frank helped create and operate the Imperial Championships, the Eastern United States Championships and the North American Championships.
These were among the first International Style competitions in the United States. He has also organized congresses and continues to produce training materials for the USISTD.
As one of the earliest promoters of International Style dancing in the United States, Frank Regan brought world renown dancers, coaches and trainers to the United States. He also hosted examinations given by the legendary examiners of the ISTD London.
Frank Regan exemplifies the highest ideals of our Society as both a dancer and an educator. He won multiple National Championships in the United States and Canada, organized the 1973 World Professional Championships and has trained many top dancers and teachers in a variety of styles from his vast knowledge of dance and music.
Frank's expertise has also extended to stage and screen as a performer, director choreographer and producer. The title of "Maestro" was bestowed on him by the prestigious Miami City Ballet. He has also authored many books and articles on a wide variety of subjects.
Frank Regan is a true renaissance man, whose influence and stellar reputation are world renowned. The United States Imperial Society is proud to recognize the dedication and achievements of Frank Regan.
