About Us
Dance Masters of America is a Non-Profit Educational Organization of dance educators, who have been certified by test to teach; have had a professional dance career; have a degreed certification from an approved institution of higher education; or have successfully passed an exam in an approved professional dance organization.
Dance Masters of America offers:
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Digital manuals that are utilized in dance studios, schools, universities and other dance institutions throughout the world. Continual updates of the manuals make them a living instrument of learning.
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Teachers Training School Program is an outstanding and respected educational venue for dance educators ages 18 and up. The program provides a comprehensive curriculum, an outstanding faculty, a unique focus on technique and teaching skills, and the nurturing of camaraderie among, established teachers as well as those just starting their careers.
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Affiliated Chapters that provide regional workshops, educational seminars and forums as well as performance opportunities for members and their students.
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Members a reduction of their BMI, ASCAP and SESAC licensing fees.
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National Conventions and Workshops provide the membership a network for the exchange of ideas, information, sharing of business advancement and to study the latest techniques.
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Instruction in anatomy, injury prevention, nutrition, kinesiology, creative movement, music theory, choreography and the issues that affect the dance community.
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More than $200,00.00 in monetary and educational scholarships. Scholarships are granted for master classes, training school, universities, and major professional schools of dance. These Scholarships are offered annually to its members and their students.
Mission & Objectives
The Mission of DMA
The Dance Masters of America is a professional, certified membership organization of artists and educators committed to the elevation of the art of dance and to provide innovative artistic experiences for the advancement of dance worldwide.
The Objectives of DMA
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enable dance educators and their students to meet for a cooperative and collective study of their profession;
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advance the art of dance and improve the practices of its teachings;
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strive for the mutual interest and fraternal cooperation of its members;
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aid young dancers and dance teachers by awarding educational dance scholarships to accredited colleges, private schools of dance, educational and/or DMA educational workshops or conventions.