Their Royal Majesties approved this charter a while ago, but we're kinda hazy about the details. The West Kingdom Royal College of Dance is hereby established to further the practice of, and the research into, the dancing arts of Renaissance Europe. The College of Dance is open to those who practice, teach, or are otherwise interested in the art, music, history, reconstruction, performance, or theory of period dancing styles. The goals of the College of Dance are to: Encourage the spread of Renaissance European styles of dancing, both in practice and in theory, throughout the West Kingdom; Encourage learning and mastery of the art of period dancing; Aid those outside the College of Dance in the appreciation of period dancing; and Provide a source for research and education into period styles of dance. To these ends, the College of Dance will: Encourage its members to study, teach and consult with others regarding period dance techniques; Sponsor workshops and practices where all can learn the art of period dancing; Sponsor classroom instruction to encourage better understanding of the history and theory of period dance; Maintain a bibliography of research and reference materials, including primary and secondary sources, and to the extent possible a library; Facilitate communication between existing dance groups, and assist any local group in founding a dance practice for itself; Provide guidance to any who request help with such matters as hosting dancing at an event, starting a local practice, or any other related service as needed; Maintain a publicly-accessible forum to provide information on scheduled College of Dance activities and upcoming dance events, functions, practices, workshops, and classes; and Maintain a roster of College of Dance Members and dance teachers throughout the Kingdom. Membership in the College of Dance will be extended to include any Gentle who wishes to participate. Anyone may join by sending their name to the College of Dance Secretary. The Chancellor of the College of Dance shall be the head of the College of Dance. The Chancellor shall maintain the College of Dance Membership Roster; assist local groups to locate instructors for dance classes at events, local meetings, revels, etc.; assist local groups who wish to start local dance classes; and report to the Kingdom Minister of Arts on the progress, projects, and activities of both the College of Dance and local dance groups. The Chancellor may appoint deputies as needed. The Chancellor is chosen by the general consensus of the Members of the College of Dance. In addition to the above, a College of Dance Secretary shall be appointed by the Chancelier. The Secretary will assist the Chancellor in administrative duties including, but not limited to, maintaining the roster of College of Dance Members, coordination of the College of Dance Schedule of Events, maintenance of the College of Dance forum, and any other duties assigned by the Chancellor. Submitted to Their Majesties, KING AND QUEEN, on the occasion of EVENT, A.S. DATE, by the Charter Members of West Kingdom College of Dance: NAMES Be it known that We, QUEEN of the West Kingdom and Patroness of the Arts and Sciences, along with KING, Our King, do hereby confirm and recognize this Charter of the West Kingdom Royal College of Dance. Done by Our hand this DATE day of MONTH, A.S. XXXVII, being 2003 Gregorian, SIGNATURES