what does idea stand for ADVERTISEMENT 462 viewsNovember 11, 2013 0 Mary November 11, 2013 0 Comments What does the acronym IDEA stand for? 5 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Janet0 Posted 0 Comments Yes, it originally stood for International Dance Education Association, but now they just go by the association for fitness and wellness professionals. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login