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

sCHEDULE 2026

FRIDAY

January 30th, 2026

Friday January 30th, 2026

11:00AM - Judges Briefing for Scholarship & Interview (Presidential Suite)

11:30AM- Interviews for 12-under & 13-over (Hospitality Suites)

Scholarship Auditions

1:30pm - 4:30PM -

  • 12 & Under – Ballet, Tap, Acro, Jazz (Exhibit Hall)
  • 13 & Over – Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Acro (Alabama Ballroom)

*NO AWARDS UNTIL SUNDAY*

4:00pm - 7:00PM - Packet Pick-up & Customer Service

5:00PM- 6:00PM - Protégé Rehearsal (Alabama Ballroom)

4:30-6:45PM- Judges Break

EVENING CLASSES AND EVENTS

7:00 – 8:00PM

  •   Junior/Petite Hip Hop Class (Exhibit Hall)
  •   Teen/Senior Contemporary Class (Alabama Ballroom)

 8:30 – 10:00PM – GLOW PARTY with DJ (Alabama Ballroom)

Everyone welcome!

9:00PM – Faculty Reception (Presidential Suite)

SATURDAY

January 31st 2026

Saturday January 31st, 2026

  • 7:30 – 8:30 AM – Protégé Rehearsal (Alabama Ballroom)
  • 8:00 AM – DM33 Customer Service Opens

Morning Classes

8:30 – 9:30 AM

  • Teen/Senior Ballet Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite Jazz Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Tap Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

9:30 – 10:30 AM

  • Teen/Senior Hip Hop Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite Ballet Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Jazz Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

10:30 AM – Break

10:45 – 11:45 AM

  • Teen/Senior Tap Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite Hip Hop Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Ballet Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

  • Teen/Senior Jazz Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite Tap Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Hip Hop Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

Afternoon & Evening

• 2:00 PM – Title Solos & Awards (MPAC)

• 3:30 PM – PAC Solos & Awards (MPAC)

• 6:30 PM – Judges Break (DM33 Office)

• 7:00 PM – Competition Begins

Duo/Trio, Groups, Lines & Extended Lines

• 9:30 PM – Awards for All


SUNDAY

February 1st 2026

Sunday February 1st, 2026

7:00 AM – Solo Title Meeting (DM33 Office)

7:30-10:00 AM – Customer Service Opens

Morning Classes & Auditions

8:00 – 9:00 AM

  • Teen/Senior Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Junior/Petite Protégé Audition- Jazz (Exhibit Hall)

9:00 – 10:00 AM

  • Teen/Senior Protégé Audition- Jazz (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite Ballet Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

10:00 AM – Break

10:15 – 11:15 AM

  • Teen/Senior Tap Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite Hip Hop Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Ballet Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Lunch

(Judges meet to determine audition picks - DM33 Office)

Afternoon Classes

12:15 – 1:15 PM

  • Teen/Senior Jazz Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite Tap Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

1:15 – 2:15 PM

  • Teen/Senior Class (Alabama Ballroom B)
  • Mini/Petite/Junior Class (Exhibit Hall)
  • Junior Class (Alabama Ballroom C-D-E)

Finale

2:30 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 & Under Perform
  9. College and Summer Intensive Scholarships
  10. Announcement 2026 Protégé and Dancers of the Weekend (assisted by title holders)


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 $200 $225
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