The International Steppers Association: fully funded, self-organized and operated professional association for Steppers and affiliate members interested in furthering the development and education of Steppin as a Swing dance forum under the World Dance Council and World Swing Dance Council.
2010 ISA Program Goals and Objectives:
Establish administrative International Headquarters with full const
itution and bi-laws
Seek fully paid members with established membership and associated privileges (discounts, charter membership, life time members, localized and regional affiliate chapters)
Provide full time information and media support (1-800 #, email, website and Post Office Box)
Develop and promote a centralized website, activities and calendar of events
Join and support the US Swing Dance Association programming (intensive judge and instructor training, international membership and affiliate chapters and international and national competitions)
Document and establish historical references, terminology and definitions, standardized movements and techniques and publish efforts in official periodicals
Develop and maintain full time youth and charity programs
Establish legitimate annual and five year budget programs to obtain 501 c 3 membership
Host annual conventions, business and membership meetings for paid members
Advocate for Steppers on media, legal and public relations activities
Provide venue for international members and affiliate chapters
Develop centralized training curriculums for judges, instructors and teachers
Seek and obtain grants and funding from private sector donors
