ATA was
formed in 1990 as the Australian Teachers' Association.
ATA was
formed with the following objects:
(a) To
promote the aims of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society;
(b) to foster excellence in the teaching of Scottish Country Dance;
(c) to assist in the ongoing professional development of teachers by
undertaking to preserve and disseminate materials supportive to the above
objectives; and
(d) to stimulate co-operation amongst all teachers and dancers.
ATA is
governed by an Executive of seven members. The Executive of ATA is taken from
members in one Australian Society Branch on a 3 year rotation basis.
The current Executive is from Melbourne.
ATA produces
a regular newsletter (ATAChat) for its members, which is available to other
interested people on subscription. For information contact the Secretary.