The SADTA is the longest running professional association in South Africa!
SADTA
Our History
History of the SADTA
Today the South African Dance Teachers’ Association offers many different styles of dance not limited to: Ballroom, Latin American, Freestyle, Disco Dance, Social Dance, Line Dance and Belly Dance.
The Association has, over the years, been run by some of the most experienced dance professionals in the world.
As far back as 1962, the SADTA has seen Chairmen, known to South Africa and the world, play an integral role in building the association, they have been the pillars of strength that have contributed to the ongoing success of the SADTA.
Past Presidents of the SADTA
Jack Calder
June van der Westhuizen
Oliver Styger
Gloria Fish
Toni Pinto
Mary Burman
Adelaine Rosenburg
Diana Moore
Jessie Liddle
Carol Solomon (Kidman)
Elize Cogle (Present)
1924-1925
Discussions were entered into in forming as association
1926
The South African Dance Teachers’ Association was formed.
1933
Jack Calder signed the tray presented to Alex Moore.
1937
The skating marking system was formed, which the SADTA still uses to this very day.
1952
The SADTA was one of 12 countries forming part of the ICBD (The International Council of Ballroom Dancing) known today as the WDC (World Dance Council)
1953
Mary Berman formed the Western Cape Branch of the Association.
1956
Dancing was being seen on television in the United Kingdom.
First time that year that a team was sent from South Africa to dance against Australia and England in the first Team Match.
1970
The SADTA became part of the World Dance Council which also included Freestyle and Disco.
1992
The first SADTA Dance Championships were held, overseen by Mary Burman, and run under the auspices of the SANCBD (South African National Council of Ballroom Dancing).
1996
Planning was entered into in forming the Eastern Cape branch of the association under Miranda Botha.
1997
The Eastern Cape Branch was Officially Formed in February 1997.
2009
The Free State Branch was formed