CDM and DMA provide:

  • Membership to a highly accredited professional dance organization.

  • Manuals & other training aids that are utilized in dance studios, universities and institutions throughout the world which are continually updated.

  • DMA’s Teachers Training School is an outstanding educational venue for dance teachers which provides a comprehensive curriculum & outstanding faculty that focus on technique and teaching skills.

  • Educational master workshops multiple times a year for members, assistants and students.

  • An extensive variety of dance education for today’s dance professionals. Disciplines include acrobatics, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, pointe, and tap.

  • Solo Title and Performing Arts Scholarship Competitions for members’ students.

  • Educational and monetary scholarships are awarded annually to members and their students.

  • Opportunity to exchange ideas and information regarding your business.

  • Junior Membership for students age 13-19.

  • Workshop discounts for members and Junior Members.

  • Voting privileges to active members who attend CDM Grand Body Meetings

  • Reduced ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC annual licensing fees when paid through DMA.

  • Recognition of members who meet the continuing education requirements.

  • Ability to use DMA emblem and CDM logo in your advertising.

Benefits of Membership