Person Open DS/UK/9206 Orange; Wilfred (fl 1940s-1980s); British dance director Orange Wilfred fl 1940s-1980s British dance director Male

Wilfred Orange organised Butlin's first national Dance Competition. It was known as the National Veleta and has continues to be held each year. From 1947 to 1980 Wilfred Orange introduced Dance Competitions on behalf of Butlin's and laid the first foundations for competitive dance today. During the 1970s Roger Billington assisted in the administration of the Dance Festival Office, eventually taking over the task of the Butlin's National Dance Organiser on the retirement of Wilfred Orange. www.butlinsmemories.com International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 11/21/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 5734960a-dce2-458a-8d34-de85316c9642