# National Dance Association

> defunct association of SHAPEAmerica

**Wikidata**: [Q6972095](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6972095)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Dance_Association)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/national-dance-association

## Summary
The National Dance Association was a defunct association operating under SHAPEAmerica, founded in 1932. It served as a professional organization focused on dance within the context of physical education and higher education institutions.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1932.
- Was a defunct association of SHAPEAmerica.
- Classified as both a university and a dance organization.
- ISNI identifier: 000000009051526X.
- VIAF identifier: 132209415.
- Freebase ID: /m/05sz9cd.
- Netherlands Corporate Register ID: kn20020917012.
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n79068686.
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007604359205171.
- NLA Trove People ID: 1260203.
- Yale LUX ID: group/69422415-fc3b-4f4c-b5cb-470a4efe9818.
- Had only one sitelink recorded.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the National Dance Association?
A: The National Dance Association was a professional association focused on dance, operating under the umbrella of SHAPEAmerica. It was founded in 1932 and has since become defunct.

### Q: When was the National Dance Association founded?
A: The National Dance Association was founded in 1932.

### Q: Is the National Dance Association still active?
A: No, the National Dance Association is defunct.

### Q: What was the relationship between the National Dance Association and SHAPEAmerica?
A: The National Dance Association was an association operating under SHAPEAmerica.

### Q: How was the National Dance Association classified?
A: It was classified as both a university and a dance organization.

## Why It Matters
The National Dance Association played a significant role in promoting dance education and standards within the field of physical education and higher education in the United States for decades. Founded in 1932, it provided a professional structure and advocacy for dance educators and programs within academic institutions. Its existence under SHAPEAmerica (formerly AAHPERD) highlights the integration of dance into the broader discipline of health and physical education. While now defunct, its legacy represents the historical development and institutionalization of dance as an academic and professional discipline within the university system, influencing curriculum development and professional standards for generations of educators.

## Notable For
- Founding in 1932, indicating a long history within dance education.
- Classification as both a "university" and a "dance organization," reflecting its dual role in academic and professional contexts.
- Operating as a distinct association under the larger SHAPEAmerica organization.
- Possessing unique identifiers across multiple international library and authority systems (ISNI, VIAF, LC, NLA Trove, etc.).

## Body
### Identification
- **ISNI**: 000000009051526X
- **VIAF ID**: 132209415
- **Freebase ID**: /m/05sz9cd
- **Netherlands Corporate Register ID**: kn20020917012 (qualifier: name "National Dance Association")
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n79068686
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007604359205171
- **NLA Trove People ID**: 1260203
- **Yale LUX ID**: group/69422415-fc3b-4f4c-b5cb-470a4efe9818
- **Sitelink Count**: 1 (indicating minimal Wikipedia coverage)

### Founding and Status
- **Inception**: 1932 (reference: SHAPEAmerica, Q328)
- **Status**: Defunct association of SHAPEAmerica (as per Wikidata description)

### Classification
- **Instance Of**: University, Dance Organization
- **Wikipedia Title**: National Dance Association
- **Wikipedia Languages**: English (en)
- **Wikidata Description**: defunct association of SHAPEAmerica

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Czech National Authority Database
3. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File