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ANNOUNCING OUR 2013 SUMMER CONVENTION

Mark your calendar for July 11 - 14, 2013 and join us for the SADM Summer Convention at the Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee.

Our outstanding faculty for this summer include Matthew Christensen and Jennifer McNamara (Ballet Forum), Melissa Anderson (Ballet), Annie Day (Tap), Thommie Retter (Tap, Hip Hop), Becca Retter (Tap, Jazz, Children's Work), and Brian Marcum (Musical Theatre, Jazz). Book your hotel room now to take advantage of the special SADM group room rate of $115 (+tax) per night. Click here for hotel information. Check back soon for convention registration!


SADM Honors Thommie Retter

Every few years SADM awards an Honorary Membership to someone that has gone "over and above" to promote dance and Southern Association of Dance Masters. This is a person that has a passion for dance and a positive impact on the lives of dancers. This year, SADM would like to award Thommie Retter an honoroary membership in our association. Thommie has exemplified a passion for dance that is passed on to his students and the teachers around him. He has promoted SADM to many over the years. For all of this, we are proud to present him this award.

Members, please join us an a reception to honor Thommie Retter on Saturday, July 13th at 6:00 pm.


WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Jennifer AndersonLittle Rock, AR
Oceanna KuonenSherwood, AR
Sheila KuonenSherwood, AR
Melissa RigginsLittle Rock, AR


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Two Ways to Join SADM

SADM now offers two ways to join our membership! Active Membership is open to those 18 years of age or older and actively engaged as a teacher or assistant teacher of dance. For more information about how to apply for Active Membership, click here or contact the Chief Examiner, Dotti Patterson. Our new Certified Student Memberships are available for students age 16-17 years of age. For more information about CSM benefits and application, click here or contact the Certified Student Member chairperson, Abby Donaldson.


College Scholarship Winner

Each summer, the Southern Association of Dance Masters awards a $500 scholarship to one student who is or plans to be a dance major or minor in college. To review the qualifications and download the application, click here.

Congratulations to the 2012 scholarship winner, Savannah Vick. A former student of Ginny Mount School of Dance, she is now attending the University of Alabama. Congratulations, Savannah!


2013 Summer Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our Summer Scholarship winners!
Morgyn BallardThe Dance Centre
Lindsey CrawfordGinny Mount School of Dance
Noah KlarckGinny Mount School of Dance
Christine OdomDotti's School of Dance
Allie PrivittBonnie's School of Dance

Alternates:
Rhianna BronsonJoy McDaniel Academy of Dance
Ava DaltonThe Dance Academy of Bartlett
Alexis PowerKinner & Co. Dance Studio


2012 Memorial Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our Memorial Scholarship winners!
Jessica BulinskiKinner & Co. Dance Studio
Jenna TanskyKinner & Co. Dance Studio


2012 Ballet Forum Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our Ballet Forum Scholarship winners!
Katie FudgeGinny Mount School of Dance
Faith NanceGinny Mount School of Dance

Alternates:
Nicole VaughnAll That Dance
Marissa JohnsonJan's School of Dance