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FOXWOODS – MASHANTUCKET, CT | Jul 6 – 11

National Convention

The Dance Masters of America (DMA) National Convention is a premier annual gathering that unites dance educators and students from around the world in celebration of the organization’s century-long dedication to technical excellence and professional certification. As the highlight of the DMA calendar, the convention offers an immersive week of masterclasses spanning a wide range of disciplines—including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary—led by distinguished, industry-leading faculty.

Dance Masters of America partners with Passkey booking for the 2026 National Convention.

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Dance attire must be in good taste. 2 pieces are allowed but must be modest. Appropriate shoes must be worn for ballet and tap. Bare feet are allowed in jazz, contemporary, and modern.

The following rules are for dancers attending workshop classes.

1. Attire must be modest and in good taste.
2. Long hair must be tied back for all classes.
3. No gum chewing.
4. No talking during instructional periods.
5. Students must always wear their armbands.
6. Students should change lines quickly and willingly at the request of instructor, monitor, or director.
7. Students arriving late or leaving early should be directed to the back of the room.
8. Students must always show respect to the instructor.
9. Students must use a cover-up whenever out of the classroom.
10. Students not able to participate in the class must sit quietly and pay attention to the instructor.

Mini Classroom (Ages 6 & Under)

Any teacher registering dancers for this level are required to have one Adult (age 18 & older) representative who must be in attendance in the classroom at all times (no Observer Pass required). The representative must accompany the dancer(s) when they leave the classroom.

Teachers/Senior Classroom (Ages 16 & Older)

DMA Members fully registered for the National Convention must be wearing their official convention name badge are the only observers allowed into the room. Please note there are no baby carriages or toddlers that cannot sit still allowed in the room.

Dance attire must be in good taste. 2 pieces are allowed but must be modest. Appropriate shoes must be worn for ballet and tap. Bare feet is allowed is jazz, contemporary, and modern.

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