I have gone through the Rulebook of the British Dance Council (hereinafter referred to as BDC) and really I cannot comprehend why they are so hostile towards IDSF competition being conducted in Great Britain. My conjecture is probably they feel a threat of another dance body allegedly invading their turf.
Suffice for me to state here that the BDC rules operates in Great Britain (Rule 1b.) .
To allay their fears they should consider this.
IDSF is an international sports body representing Dancesport. They are recognised by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC) and are also a member of Sports Accord. Their effort to make Dancesport as an Olympic Sport will benefit all Dancers, Teachers and Coaches in Great Britain including the BDC and all those involved in the Dancesport industry. The amateur body EADA (now known as "Dancesport England") among other reasons saw it coming. They have to leave BDC because to get into the Olympic stream they have to follow the IDSF statutes and rules. When you are given Hobson's choice by BDC, what do you expect them to do? It is our way or no way attitude is unsporting and ungentlemanly. EADA left BDC early this year. (Edwards Burns example of FIFA sums it all up).
BDC must look beyond the shores of the Island of Great Britain*, Dancesport has gone international and not the exclusive monopoly of BDC, on the contrary they must be proud of this fact. In the last Asian Games in Guangzhou in the summer of 2010, Dancesport is a medal event. In terms of size, it is just one notch below the Olympic Games. To the detractors, sure Dancesport is not in the Olympics yet, but look at its progress, it certainly is going the right direction and credit must be given to IDSF for their effort.
Bryan Allen and his council members has now really gone ballistic, they have posted in their web site calling for an all out boycott by their members or else face disciplinary action (Rule 57). (This Rule 57 and BDC notice dated the 8th of April 2011 will be the subject of discussion in my next posting.)
Look at it objectively, how does it help English Dancesport by this unsporting conduct of BDC? Where is this clarion call of "FREEDOM TO DANCE" in Great Britain? Bryan Allen and council members, you have sowed the seeds of discontent by your call to pick a fight with IDSF. The soothsay who advised you must have read the tea leaves wrongly. The wind of change is blowing very strong and it may just turn into a hurricane to blow BDC into oblivion. Please think again!
*Great Britain is the 9th largest Island in the world. The Islse of Man and Channel Island are not part of Great Britain. - Wikipedia.
Picture: Snieguole Wood
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From: Edward Burns [mailto:ed.burns00@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, 11 April 2011 8:46 PM
To: Snieguole Wood
Subject: RE: Crystal Cup on the 22nd May
Dear Snieguole
We, the British dancers thank you for your notice regarding the Crystal Cup.
As you mentioned yourself, we have the freedom of choice, but you can urge us not to attend this particular dance. How then, can you place a price on “freedom” when you threaten us with disciplinary action?
You mention that the competition is not run under British Dance Council rules, and therefore it is not recognised event in this country.
Let us show you an analogy, hopefully it could shed some light into this muddled mind of yours.
(1) FIFA is the world governing body for football. IDSF is the world governing body for dancesport.
(2) In the UK, the Football Association (FA) governs football regulations in England. Similarly, you claim that the British Dance Council governs rule of dance in the UK.
(3) By your statement, if FIFA hosts the World Cup in England, would the FA allow their footballers to represent England and take part in this prestigious event? From what you are implying, even the FA is not allowed to support FIFA, and our British footballers (Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand etc) will face disciplinary action if they played in the World Cup? Do you understand what you are saying?
Are you saying that an event organised or endorsed by a world-governing body, has to seek the permission of the local body to allow their athletes to participate? You, are implying that we British are above any World governing bodies.
It is people like you, that is the cause we last won the World Cup in 1966, thinking about our imperial superiority. You should wake up, and see where we are now as compared to the other countries in terms of sports.
We hope, after reading this, you would walk along in Blackpool with humility for ever coming out with such a reason. Where you walk, you never know whats being said behind your back.
Edward Burns.
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Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 07:48:38 -0700
From: johnandsnieguole@yahoo.comSubject: Crystal Cup on the 22nd May
Dear English competitors,
You are all probably aware of the IDSF competition being held on the 22nd May, Crystal Cup.
I can not stop you to take part in any competition, as you have freedom of choice, but I can ask you and would in fact like to urge you not to attend this particular competition.
This competition is NOT run under British Dance council rules, and therefore it is not recognised event by this country. Beside that you all may occur some disciplinary actions if you participate at this event, IT is also preaching all historical and ethical rules of the Dancing in this Country.
I ask you all NOT to dance at this event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kind regards
Snieguole Wood
Snieguole Mob:+447886225459
3 comments:
Blimey! BDC what yer doing?
so much drama...
The dancesport world does not revolve around Great Britain. You have to get out of your well and see the world. You chaps are a satrage lot BDC that is!
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