Board of Directors The SADM Board of Directors consists of current officers, elected board members serving a two-year or three-year term and past presidents. Each is a volunteer dedicated to the growth, excellence and continuation of SADM.
Rosemary Turner President Christy McCord 1st Vice President Christy Osisek 2nd Vice President Cheyenne Dyer Secretary Ashley Lemmon Treasurer Tevita Dumas Sergeant at Arms Liza Coccia Principal Ginny Mount Board Member Sandy Miller Board Member Abby Donaldson Board Member Cristina Kelly Board Member Carmen Carter Board Member
Past Presidents
Lamon Goings (1960-1961), Majorie Duckett (1962-1965), Jane Bischoff (1966-1969), Glen Irby (1969-1972), Joyce Newman (1972-1975), Lyndia Cochran (1975-1978), Linda Ford (1978-1981), Ann Carroll (1981-1984), Patricia Williams (1984-1987), Shelia Vaught (1987-1990), Carol Robertson (1990-1993), Suzanne Neathery (1993-1996), Kathy Bethurum (1996-1999), Jerri Leatherwood (1999-2002), Bonnie Cagle (2002-2005), Lori Baker (2005-2008), Joy McDaniel (2008-2011), Sally Alfonso (2011-2014), Janice McAfee (2014-2017), Kathy Kinner (2017-2020), Abby Donaldson (2020-2023), Cheyenne Dyer (2023-2026)
History of SADM In November 1959, dance teachers from Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi gathered at the Marion Hotel in Little Rock to attend a regional meeting of the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters. Since CNADM had no affiliated chapters, southern teachers felt the need of an association in the South. A meeting was held and the following were elected as tentative officers who were designated to explore the possibility of forming an independent association.
The first meeting was held in Memphis at the Peabody Hotel in February 1960. The name decided upon was Southern Association of Dance Masters. Meetings were held each October in Memphis and each February in either Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; or Hot Springs, AR. As the fledgling association prospered, a three-day summer session was added beginning in 1962. The location varied each year based on a vote of the members.
In 1977 SADM was incorporated, henceforth to be known as Southern Association of Dance Masters, Inc. The association achieved tax-exempt status in 1978.
From its formation with 52 charter members representing a three-state area, SADM has grown into one of the finest independent associations, with members representing fourteen states. CommitteesMuch of the work of the SADM is accomplished through the efforts of its volunteer committee members. Committees are established by the 1st Vice President and President.
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