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DANCERS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Dance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- DanceSport Alberta Association
1, record 1, English, DanceSport%20Alberta%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DSAB 1, record 1, English, DSAB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- DanceSport Alberta 2, record 1, English, DanceSport%20Alberta
correct
- Alberta Amateur DanceSport Association 1, record 1, English, Alberta%20Amateur%20DanceSport%20Association
former designation, correct
- AADA 1, record 1, English, AADA
former designation, correct
- AADA 1, record 1, English, AADA
- Alberta Amateur Sport Dancers Association 1, record 1, English, Alberta%20Amateur%20Sport%20Dancers%20Association
former designation, correct
- AASDA 1, record 1, English, AASDA
former designation, correct
- AASDA 1, record 1, English, AASDA
- Alberta Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association 1, record 1, English, Alberta%20Amateur%20Ballroom%20Dancers%20Association
former designation, correct
- AABDA 1, record 1, English, AABDA
former designation, correct
- AABDA 1, record 1, English, AABDA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DSAB is a non-profit amateur association whose main goal is to promote and encourage recreational dancing and DanceSport within Alberta, Saskatchewan and Northwest Territories (the Jurisdiction). [The association] is the governing body of DanceSport in the Jurisdiction and provides rules and regulations for competitions (e.g. syllabus, costumes, ranking) as well as approving (sanctioning) competitions within the Jurisdiction... 3, record 1, English, - DanceSport%20Alberta%20Association
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The association has] had a few name changes along the way which reflect the changing face of dancesport in the world. The Alberta Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (AABDA) became Alberta Amateur Sport Dancers Association (AASDA) in 1990, then the, Alberta Amateur DanceSport Association (AADA) in 1999, and finally settled on DanceSport Alberta Association (DSAB) in January of 2001. 3, record 1, English, - DanceSport%20Alberta%20Association
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Alberta DanceSport
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Danse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- DanceSport Alberta Association
1, record 1, French, DanceSport%20Alberta%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DSAB 1, record 1, French, DSAB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- DanceSport Alberta 2, record 1, French, DanceSport%20Alberta
correct
- Alberta Amateur DanceSport Association 1, record 1, French, Alberta%20Amateur%20DanceSport%20Association
former designation, correct
- AADA 1, record 1, French, AADA
former designation, correct
- AADA 1, record 1, French, AADA
- Alberta Amateur Sport Dancers Association 1, record 1, French, Alberta%20Amateur%20Sport%20Dancers%20Association
former designation, correct
- AASDA 1, record 1, French, AASDA
former designation, correct
- AASDA 1, record 1, French, AASDA
- Alberta Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association 1, record 1, French, Alberta%20Amateur%20Ballroom%20Dancers%20Association
former designation, correct
- AABDA 1, record 1, French, AABDA
former designation, correct
- AABDA 1, record 1, French, AABDA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Alberta DanceSport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Dance
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Dancers
1, record 2, English, Dancers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This unit group includes dancers and dance teachers. Dancers are employed by ballet and dance companies, television and film productions and night clubs and similar establishments. Dance teachers are employed by dance academies and dance schools. 1, record 2, English, - Dancers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
5134: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Dancers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Danse
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Danseurs/danseuses
1, record 2, French, Danseurs%2Fdanseuses
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce groupe de base comprend les danseurs et les professeurs de danse. Les danseurs travaillent pour des compagnies de danse et de ballet, dans des productions télévisuelles et cinématographiques, dans des boîtes de nuit ou des établissements similaires. Les professeurs de danse enseignent dans des écoles et des académies de danse. 1, record 2, French, - Danseurs%2Fdanseuses
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
5134 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - Danseurs%2Fdanseuses
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Dance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Amethyst Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia
1, record 3, English, Amethyst%20Scottish%20Dancers%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Amethyst Scottish Dancers have been entertaining audiences worldwide since 1985. The troupe is [composed] of highly-trained highland and step dancers, aged 9-25, who blend traditional and contemporary choreography to give audiences an exciting taste of Nova Scotia's vibrant Scottish culture. 2, record 3, English, - Amethyst%20Scottish%20Dancers%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Danse
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Amethyst Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia
1, record 3, French, Amethyst%20Scottish%20Dancers%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dancer's pose
1, record 4, English, dancer%27s%20pose
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- king dancer pose 2, record 4, English, king%20dancer%20pose
correct
- king dancer 3, record 4, English, king%20dancer
correct
- natarajasana pose 2, record 4, English, natarajasana%20pose
correct
- natarajasana 4, record 4, English, natarajasana
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natarajasana is a balancing back bend that cultivates an open heart while opening the shoulders and strengthening the legs. In this posture we feel a stretch along the entire front of the body as we lift up to extend and even an opening in the hips. 5, record 4, English, - dancer%27s%20pose
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- posture du danseur cosmique
1, record 4, French, posture%20du%20danseur%20cosmique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- danseur cosmique 2, record 4, French, danseur%20cosmique
correct, masculine noun
- danseuse 3, record 4, French, danseuse
correct, feminine noun
- natarajasana 4, record 4, French, natarajasana
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natarajasana est un travail d’étirement et d’équilibre qui renforce et étire les muscles des mollets, des cuisses, de la région inguinale et de l’abdomen. Il fortifie les genoux et les chevilles ainsi que les hanches et la colonne vertébrale. Il ouvre les poumons, la poitrine, le thorax et étire les épaules. 2, record 4, French, - posture%20du%20danseur%20cosmique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Statistical Surveys
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Survey of Dancers and Choreographers
1, record 5, English, Survey%20of%20Dancers%20and%20Choreographers
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A survey of Statistics Canada, number 3137. 1, record 5, English, - Survey%20of%20Dancers%20and%20Choreographers
Record 5, Key term(s)
- SDC
- Dancers and Choreographers Survey
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Enquête auprès des danseurs et des chorégraphes
1, record 5, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20aupr%C3%A8s%20des%20danseurs%20et%20des%20chor%C3%A9graphes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une enquête de Statistique Canada, numéro 3137. 1, record 5, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20aupr%C3%A8s%20des%20danseurs%20et%20des%20chor%C3%A9graphes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-07-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Dance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia Association
1, record 6, English, Scottish%20Dancers%20of%20Nova%20Scotia%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Amethyst 1, record 6, English, Amethyst
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as Amethyst. Organization which is established in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1, record 6, English, - Scottish%20Dancers%20of%20Nova%20Scotia%20Association
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Nova Scotia Scottish Dancers Association
- Association of Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Association of Scottish Dancers
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Danse
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia Association
1, record 6, French, Scottish%20Dancers%20of%20Nova%20Scotia%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Amethyst 1, record 6, French, Amethyst
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aussi connu sous le nom d'Amethyst. Organisme établi à Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse). 1, record 6, French, - Scottish%20Dancers%20of%20Nova%20Scotia%20Association
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association des danseurs écossais de la Nouvelle-Écosse
- Association de danse écossaise de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Dance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Dancer's Studio West
1, record 7, English, Dancer%27s%20Studio%20West
correct, Alberta
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 2, record 7, English, - Dancer%27s%20Studio%20West
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Danse
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Dancer's Studio West
1, record 7, French, Dancer%27s%20Studio%20West
correct, Alberta
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 7, French, - Dancer%27s%20Studio%20West
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Salute to Dancers for Life 1, record 8, English, Salute%20to%20Dancers%20for%20Life
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Danser la vie 1, record 8, French, Danser%20la%20vie
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Émission de Radio-Canada concernant le sida. 1, record 8, French, - Danser%20la%20vie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-07-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Heritage Festival Showcase of Dancers
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Heritage%20Festival%20Showcase%20of%20Dancers
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secretary of State. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Heritage%20Festival%20Showcase%20of%20Dancers
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Heritage Festival Showcase of Dancers
1, record 9, French, Canadian%20Heritage%20Festival%20Showcase%20of%20Dancers
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat d'État. 1, record 9, French, - Canadian%20Heritage%20Festival%20Showcase%20of%20Dancers
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-06-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Dance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Contemporary Dancers of Winnipeg
1, record 10, English, Contemporary%20Dancers%20of%20Winnipeg
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Danse
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Contemporary Dancers of Winnipeg
1, record 10, French, Contemporary%20Dancers%20of%20Winnipeg
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-04-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Dance
- Clothing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dancers’ headdress 1, record 11, English, dancers%26rsquo%3B%20headdress
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Danse
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- atour de tête de danseur
1, record 11, French, atour%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20danseur
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-05-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- International Folk Dancers of Ottawa 1, record 12, English, International%20Folk%20Dancers%20of%20Ottawa
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Danseurs de folklore international d'Ottawa 1, record 12, French, Danseurs%20de%20folklore%20international%20d%27Ottawa
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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