The SADTA is the longest running professional association in South Africa!
SADTA
Our History
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.
Presidents:
Jack
Calder
Olive
Styger
June
van der Westhuizen
Carol
Kinman
Elize
Cogle
The recorded line of SADTA Presidents currently includes Jack Calder, confirmed in office in 1953;
Olive Styger, confirmed in office from 1971 to 1973; Noel Andrews, 1974 to 1975; June van der Westhuizen, 1976 to 1986; Gloria Fish, 1987 to 1991; Mary Burman, 1992 to 1994; Adelaide Rosenberg, 1995 to 2002; and Carol Kinman, 2003 to 2018;
Elize Cogle, 2019 to 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