Dance Masters

South Eastern Chapter #33

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 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.

CONVENTION

Event Date: January 31, February 1-2nd 2025

LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama

HOTEL: WYNFREYbhm

HYATT REGENCY Birmingham –

The Wynfrey Hotel


1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA

T +1.205.705.1234

D: +1.205.444.5772

OUR schedule

FRIDAY

Jan 31 2025

Friday January 31,2025

11:00am- 12:00pm- Interviews in 2 different spaces

12:00pm or after- Solos start with Petite/Junior

12:00pm or after- Scholarship Auditions for 13 and up

3:30pm or after- Solos for Teen/Senior

3:30pm or after- Scholarship Auditions for 12- under

6:00-7:00pm- Protégé Rehearsal

7:00-8:00pm- 2 classes for Jr/Petite and Teen/Seniors in 2 Classrooms

8:00- 9:30pm- Pajama Party with DJ

9:00pm- Teacher Cocktail Reception

SATURDAY

February 1st 2025

Saturday February 1, 2025

CLASSES

7:00- 8:00am- Protégé Rehearsal

8:00-9:00am CLASS

9:00-10:00am CLASS

9:00am- Teachers Breakfast/Coffee Break


Information Meeting

10:15-11:15am CLASS

11:15-12:15-pm Lunch

1:30pm -until…. Competition!

SUNDAY

February 2nd 2025

Sunday February 2, 2025

CLASSES

We have 3 or 4 classrooms we can break out into based on numbers.

8:00-9:00 CLASS

9:00-10:00 CLASS


Break

10:15-11:15 CLASS

11:15-12-15 CLASS


Lunch - faculty decides dancer callbacks from their classes for proteges and dancer of the weekend


1:15-2:15 - CLASS

2:45- Showcase and Awards

Finale Showcase & Awards

  • Protege’s Performance will open the Finale Showcase and Awards Ceremony
  • 4 Grand Champions will perform (Elite and Competitive 12 & under/13 & over)
  • New Protege’s, Dancers of the Weekend, Studio MVP, Open Scholarship Audition winners and other offered scholarships will be announced



MINI masters

Sunday February 2, 2025

MINI ROOM

Sunday ONLY

Ages 4-6 and 7-8

9:00-1:30- MINI ROOM

runs on its own schedule1:00 pm

Parent “Show Off”


Prizes and awards!

MINI ROOMrocks!

FEES

Category Early Bird Rate On or Before November 15, 2024 Registration Deadline on or before December 15th,2024
Member Teacher Registration Free Free
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 $150 $175
Performing Arts Solo (non-title fee) $145 $170
Duo / Trio Fee $75 (Per Dancer) $85 (Per Dancer)
Performing Arts Entry Fee $65 (Per Dancer) $75 (Per Dancer)
Scholarship Auditions Fee $125 $150
Interview Experience Fee $80 $90
T-Shirt Fee (Pre-order) $25
Sweatpant/Jogger Fee (Pre-order) $45
Music Extension Fee $5 per dancer-per 30 sec-per dance

*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

Pam

Chancey

Convention Director

VicePresident@dma33.org

Jennifer

Erickson

Director- Scholarships

Scholarships@dma33.org

Jennifer

Stone

Director- Protégé

Membership@dma33.org

Lisa

Arrington 

Secretary

Secretary@dma33.org

Tracy

Solomon

Treasurer

Treasurer@dma33.org

Holly

Forshaw

Past President

Pastpresident@dma33.org

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