DRUM ROLL PLEASE

We have for you the all new

DMA CHAPTER #33 SUPER CONVENTION !

What
Don’t miss our first ever “all-in-one” event.  Performing Arts, Duo-Trios, Groups, Lines,and Titled Solo Competitions, plus amazing classes all under one roof, one weekend!  We have made incredible changes for YOU.  You’re going to love it!  Just wait till you hear the FACULTY line up including Broadway,TV, film and industry professionals. 

When
SAVE THE DATE! February12 – 15, 2009
Just remember– Valentine’s weekend!
***NOTE: If your dancer is in Scholarships or any Title Competition, they DO NEED a room on Thursday night 2/12; otherwise, all dancers and parents will not need a room until Friday, 2/13.

Where
You asked for it, WE HAVE DELIVERED!!
Talk about a CENTRAL LOCATION,MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA! 
The old Convention Center has been completely renovated and is ready for DMA!!  Get psyched and plan on joining us!

Venue
Wait, there’s more.  Oh yeah! Where is the stage???
We will be in the Montgomery Performing Arts Center’s new Theater for our competitions.  This theater was designed to house travelling Broadway shows and is absolutely fabulous!  It seats 1800people.

This space will hold us instyle for a weekend packed full of DMA at its best!  DON’T miss out!!

Hotels
Cheaper rates, 2 great locations….yes, we know
** The Embassy Suites (a Hilton hotel) **
Rate is $129!!
Parking is FREE,no more valet lines and parking decks!
Breakfast is INCLUDED each morning
Cocktail party is included each evening – free cocktails and appetizers, WOW!!
Brand new Indoor pool
Pull out queen size sofa bed in EVERY room! 
Call the hotel at (334) 269-5055 or the Embassy reservation line at 1-800-EMBASSY
When booking…use the code “DAN” for our special DMA rate
Or, you can book online by going to:http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/MGMESES-DAN-20090212/index.jhtml

 ** The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and SPA (a Marriott hotel) **Rate is $129!!
Parking is$10 / night or $15 / night for valet
Brand new hotel with beautiful appointments
For reservations call 877-545-0311 and ask for the “Dance Masters #33” group room block

Schedule
Will becoming soon!  For sure all TITLE will be Friday night, and all PERFORMING ARTS will be all day Saturday + Classes on Sunday.  All you need to know now is… 

Plan on booking your rooms and joining us for a DMA like you have never seen before!

AdditionalInformation
For your convenience, the hotels will be providing boxed lunches for the lunch break between classes on Sunday.  This will be mandatory for all registered dancers.  The lunches are $15 each and include a drink.  You will receive a menu of choices in the registration pack and the $15 fee will be paid in addition to the registration fee at the time of registration.  Each dancer will receive their lunch voucher with their class armband.  Parents may purchase additional vouchers with the registration as well.

***We ARE planning to have an additional Dance Educational opportunity in the fall.  This meeting will include classes and the Non-Titled Solo Competition.  It will be a Saturday / Sunday event and only require 1 night stay if you plan to do both. If you only want classes, no overnight will be necessary.  We are currently working on the details for this event and will get the information to you following the DMA summer board meeting.