We are a non-profit, membership based organization of certified dance educators committed to the elevation of the art of dance and the continual improvement of its teaching.


One of the exciting aspects of every convention is the chance to meet and mingle with peers from all over the south east. Experts from so many backgrounds come together to share, learn, explore, and grow. 


Are you a dance teacher or student in the Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee area? Are you interested in taking class from some of the most sought after and talented teachers and choreographers in the world? Are you interested in over $25,000 in cash scholarships? Would you like to join a group of friends interested in furthering excellence and education in dance? Join us!


We are affiliated with the Dance Masters of America Program.

We are a non-profit, membership-based organization of certified dance educators committed to the elevation of the art of dance and the continual improvement of its teaching. One of the exciting aspects of every convention is the chance to meet and mingle with peers from all over the southeast.


Professionals from diverse backgrounds unite to share knowledge, exchange ideas, explore new possibilities, and foster growth.Are you a dance teacher or student in the Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee area? Are you interested in taking classes from some of the most sought after and talented teachers and choreographers in the world? Are you interested in over $25,000 in cash scholarships? Would you like to join a group of friends interested in furthering excellence and education in dance? Join us!


We are affiliated with the Dance Masters of America Program.


Event Date: January 30th-February 1st 2026

LOCATION: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa

HOTEL: Renaissance Hotel- Montgomery

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center


201 Tallapoosa Street Montgomery, Alabama, USA, 36104

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2026

11:30 AM

Judges Briefing for Scholarship & Interview (VIP Suite)

12:15 PM

Interviews for 12 & Under (Hospitality Suite) – 13 & over (VIP Suite)
12 & Under Judges – JV, Keith, Janie

13 & Over Judges – Roger, Orialis, Joy

SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS

1:30 – 4:30 PM

12 & Under – Ballet (Christina), Tap (Cindy), Acro (Jennifer), Jazz (Grayson) (Exhibit Hall)

13 & Over – Jazz (Grayson), Ballet (Christina), Tap (Cindy), Acro (Jennifer) (Alabama Ballroom)

(SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCED ON SUNDAY AT FINALE)

4:00 – 7:00 PM

Pick-up Registration & Customer Service Desk Open

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Protégé Rehearsal (Alabama Ballroom)

EVENING CLASSES AND EVENTS

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Petite/Junior Hip Hop Class - Keith (Exhibit Hall)

Teen/Senior Contemporary Class - Joy (Alabama Ballroom)

8:00 – 10:00 PM

GLOW PARTY with DJ KEITH (Alabama Ballroom) Everyone welcome!

9:00 PM

Faculty Reception (VIP Suite)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2026

7:30 – 8:30 AM

Protégé Rehearsal - JV (Alabama Ballroom)

8:00 AM

DM33 Customer Service/Registration Desk Opens

MORNING CLASSES

8:30 – 9:30 AM

Teen/Senior Ballet Class - Roger (Alabama Ballroom B)

Petite/Jr Contemporary Class - JV (Exhibit Hall)

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Teen/Senior Contemporary Class - JV (Alabama Ballroom B)

Petite/Jr Ballet Class - Roger (Exhibit Hall)

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Teen/Senior Tap Class - Orialis (Alabama Ballroom B)

Petite/Jr Jazz Class - Joy (Exhibit Hall)

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Petite/Jr Tap Class - Orialis (Exhibit Hall)

Teen/Senior Jazz Class - Joy teaches audition combo (Alabama Ballroom B)

12:45 -1:15

Teen/Sr. Auditions – Joy, Orialis, Roger

Afternoon & Evening

2:00 PM

Little Miss Dance Competition MPAC Theatre – JV, Keith, Janie

Farwell speeches for 2024-25 Title Winners & Little Miss Dance Awards

immediately following

2:45 PM

12 & Under PAC Solo Competition MPAC Theatre – JV, Keith, Janie

Awards Immediately Following for 12 & under PAC Solos

5:15 PM

13 & Over PAC Solo Competition – Roger, Orialis, Joy

Awards immediately following for 13 & Over PAC Solos

7:00 PM

Performing Arts Competition Begins – MPAC Theatre

Duo/Trio, Groups, Lines & Extended Lines – mix up competition numbers for changing

Judging Roger, Joy, Orialis, Keith, JV

Awards immediately following.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026

7:30 – 10:00 AM

Customer Service desk opens

Morning Classes & Auditions

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Petite/Jr Jazz Class- JV teaches audition combo (Exhibit Hall)

8:30 – 9:30 AM

Teen/Senior Ballet Class - Roger (Alabama Ballroom B)

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Petite/Jr Auditions – JV, Keith, Joy

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Teen/Senior Jazz - Joy (Alabama Ballroom B)

Petite/Jr Hip Hop Class - Keith (Exhibit Hall)

10:30 AM 

Break

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Teen/Senior Progressions - Orialis (Alabama Ballroom B)

Petite/Jr Ballet Class - Roger (Exhibit Hall)

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

 Lunch

(Judges meet to determine audition picks - DM33 Office)

AFTERNOON CLASSES

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Teen/Senior Contemporary Class - JV (Alabama Ballroom B)

Petite/Jr Tap Class - Orialis (Exhibit Hall)

1:30 – 2:30 PM

Teen/Senior Hip Hop Class - Keith (Alabama Ballroom B)

Petite/Junior Contemporary Class - Joy (Exhibit Hall)

FINALE

2:45 PM

Finale Showcase & Awards (Alabama Ballroom)

1. 2025 Protégé Performance

2. Scholarships Announced (memorials)

3. Faculty Performance

4. Studio MVP Announced

5. Elite Grand Champion 13 & Over Perform

6. Scholarship Audition Winners Announced

7. Faculty Performance

8. Elite Grand Champion 12 & Unter Perform

9. College and Summer Intensive Scholarships

10. Announcement 2026 Protégé and Dancers of the Weekend (assisted by title holders)

MINI CONVENTION - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2026

8:30 – 9:15

Jazz - Claire

9:15 – 10:00

Class

10:00 – 10:15

Break/Snack

10:15 – 11:00

Class

11:00 – 11:45

Hip Hop - Keith

11:45 – 12:15

Rehearsal for Parent Showcase

12:15 – 12:45

Parent Showcase & Awards

MEET OUR FACULTY

FEES

Category Early Bird Rate On or Before November 1st, 2025 Registration Deadline on or before December 1st, 2025
Member Teacher Registration $0 $0
Non-Member Teacher Registration $250 $275
Student Registration $250 $275
Mini Student Registration 150 175
Titled Solo Fee $300 $325
Little Miss / Mr. Solo Fee $200 $225
Performing Arts Solo (non-title fee) $150 $175
Duo / Trio Fee $85 $95
Performing Arts Entry Fee $75 $85
Scholarship Auditions Fee $125 $150
Interview Experience Fee $80 $90
T-Shirt Fee (Pre-order) $25 $25
Sweatpant/Jogger Fee (Pre-order) $45
Music Extension Fee $25 Per 30 Seconds

*Note to parents: Most dance teachers add administrative fees to the convention and competition fees.

CONTACT US

Dance Master of America Board Members

Cindy Larsen

President

President@dma33.org

Morgan Cunningham

PAC Chairman

Director@dma33.org

Pam

Chancey

Convention Director

VicePresident@dma33.org

Jennifer

Erickson

Director- Scholarships

Scholarships@dma33.org

Jennifer

Stone

Director- Protégé

Membership@dma33.org

Whitney Lashley

Secretary

Secretary@dma33.org

Tracy

Solomon

Treasurer

Treasurer@dma33.org

Holly

Forshaw

Past President

Pastpresident@dma33.org