Chapter #15 - Dance Masters of Carolina
Carolina Dance Masters, Inc. is an association of dance educators, certified by examination, who's main focus is advancing the art of dance and improving the practice of its teaching. Our parent organization, Dance Masters of America, is an International Educational Dance Teachers Organization that has served the dance community for more than a century.  The Carolina Dance Masters offer workshops, master classes, training sessions and so much more for both teachers and students. 
The Carolina Dance Masters also sponsor dance competitions throughout the year. Qualifying members will have the opportunity to compete in National Scholarship Competitions sponsored by The Dance Masters of America and others. Events include Solo Title Scholarship Competitions, Scholarship Auditions, Performing Arts Competitions and our PAC Grand National Scholarship Competition for member's students.

The Dance Masters of Carolina - 2007 Title Winners
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C. Pappy


T. Haywood


A. Rosser


N. Patton

Miss. Dance

Mister Dance

Teen Miss Dance

 Teen Mr Dance

More Title Winners

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President:  Lynn D. Raley
7901 Grenezay Rd. Click here for a message from Our President... .
Wilmington, NC 28411 .
(S) 910 791-7660, (C) 910 264-1777

stardancer5678@aol.com 

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Secretary: Suzanne B. Mills
2619 Windsor Pl. .
Sanford, NC 27330 .
(S) 919 774-6228, (C) 919 770-0698

suzzannemills@alltel.net 

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Treasurer: Jackie Olson 
P.O. Box 1843 .
Hickory, NC 28603 .
(S) 828 324-6058, (C) 828 244-2862

olson81@embarqmail.com 

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Announcing the New and Exciting Student Honors Intensive Program - S.H.I.P. - Click here.

Congratulations to our own Noelle Marsh winner of the 2005 Jr. Miss Dance of America.  click here

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UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: 
  • CDM Scholarship Auditions, Winter Workshops - Center of Performing Arts, Graham, NC  - Feb 2-3, 2008
  • CDM Performing Arts Competition - Lenior Rhine College, Hickory, NC - March 1-2, 2008
  • DMA Intensive Ballet Program - Disney's Coronado Springs Hotel  - Walt Disney World, Fl - July 8th - 12th, 2008
  • DMA 124th National Convention - Disney's Coronado Springs Hotel  - Walt Disney World, Fl - July 13th - 19th, 2008
  • DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.) - UNY at Buffalo, New York - July 25th - July 29th, 2008
  • DMA Teachers Training School - University of New York at Buffalo, New York - July 31st - August 4th, 2008
  • DMA TTS Masters In Dance Directions - University of NY at Buffalo, New York - July 31st - August 4th, 2008
  • DMA Teachers Training School / S.H.I.P. "WEST" - Cal State University CPA, Long Beach, CA - Aug 9th - 13th, 2008

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February 2-3, 2008 - Winter Workshops / Scholarship Auditions
Center of Performing Arts, Graham, NC

Featuring:  

Teacher & Student Workshops
Scholarship Auditions
Chapter Board & Grand Body Meetings

For more information, please contact: Merle Reese 828-674-2231
E-Mail: missmerle@merlesdanceplace.com

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March 1-2, 2008  - Performing Arts Competitions
Lenior Rhine College, Hickory, NC

Featuring:  

Performing Arts Competitions

For more information, please contact: Jami Masters - 704-332-8016 / 704-525-6555
E-Mail: jmsd5678@aol.com 

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July 8th - July 12th, 2008 - DMA National - Intensive Ballet Program
(Suggested arrival July 7th, Departure July 13th)

Disney's Coronado Springs Hotel 
Walt Disney World, Florida 

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2008 

 Click here for more details...

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July 13th - July 19th, 2008 - Dance Masters of America's
  124th National Convention
 (Suggested arrival July 12th, Departure - July 20th)

Disney's Coronado Springs Hotel 
Walt Disney World, Florida 

MASTER CLASSES START - July 13th - 1PM

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2008 

 Click here for more details...




July 25th - July 29th, 2008 - DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.)
(Suggested arrival July 24th, Departure - July 30th) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2008 

 Click here for more details...


July 31st - August 4th, 2008 - DMA National Teachers Training School "EAST"
& Masters Program
(Suggested arrival July 30th, Departure - August 5th) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2008 

 Click here for more details...

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August 9th - August 13th, 2008 - Teachers Training School 
   -  WEST  -
CAL STATE UNIVERSITY - CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 
Long Beach, California
(Suggested arrival August 8th, Departure - August 14th)

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2008 

 Click here for more details...



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March 1-2, 2008  - Performing Arts Competitions
Lenior Rhine College, Hickory, NC

Featuring:  

Performing Arts Competitions

For more information, please contact: Jami Masters - 704-332-8016 / 704-525-6555
E-Mail: jmsd5678@aol.com 

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July 8th - July 12th, 2008 - DMA National - Intensive Ballet Program
(Suggested arrival July 7th, Departure July 13th)

Disney's Coronado Springs Hotel 
Walt Disney World, Florida 

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2008 

 Click here for more details...

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July 13th - July 19th, 2008 - Dance Masters of America's
  124th National Convention
 (Suggested arrival July 12th, Departure - July 20th)

Disney's Coronado Springs Hotel 
Walt Disney World, Florida 

MASTER CLASSES START - July 13th - 1PM

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2008 

 Click here for more details...




July 25th - July 29th, 2008 - DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.)
(Suggested arrival July 24th, Departure - July 30th) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2008 

 Click here for more details...


July 31st - August 4th, 2008 - DMA National Teachers Training School "EAST"
& Masters Program
(Suggested arrival July 30th, Departure - August 5th) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2008 

 Click here for more details...

     Members are listed by location in alphabetical order as they are submitted ......  This section is still under construction.........
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Asheboro - North Carolina

 
Laura Jensen Thornburg

Member since: 1998
Owner: Studio J Dance Center
129 E. Taft Ave.
Asheboro, NC. 27203
336-302-1072  /  Fax: 336-633-4905
E-mail: laurastudioj@aol.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Belmont - North Carolina

 
Joanna A. Nicholas

Member since: --
Instructor: Dream Weavers
304 Armstrong Dr.
Belmont, NC. 28012
704-825-9267
E-mail: dancinmissj@carolina.rr.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Camp LeJeune - North Carolina

 
Jennifer Krejcha

Member since: 2004
Owner: Miss Jennifer's School of Dance
5668 Delaware Ave
Camp LeJeune, NC 28547
910-989-5966  / Fax: 910-989-5966
E-mail: norkistwife@hotmail.com  
 Web page: www.dancer4life.mysite.com
Charlotte - North Carolina

 
Candra Davis

Member since: 2007
Owner: Leap of Faith Dance Academy
8535-D Hankins Road
Charlotte, NC. 28269
704-597-0209
E-mail: info@leapoffaithdance.com  
 Web page: www.leapoffaithdance.com
 
Jenny Griffes

Member since: 2006
Director: University City YMCA
8100 Old Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC. 28262
704-716-6780
E-mail: jenny.griffes@ymcacharlotte.org  
 Web page: www.ymcacharlotte.org/university/programs/performingarts/arts.aspx 
Concord - North Carolina

 
Tammy Jordan

Member since: 1978
Owner: Cabarrus Dance Academy
2810 Poplar Tent Road, Suite 100
Concord, NC. 28027   
704-782-1915  //  Fax: 704-795-5599
E-mail: tjordan@cabarrusdance.com  
 Web page: www.cabarrusdance.com
Durham - North Carolina

 
Lindsay Tilley

Member since: 1998
Owner: Encore Academy of Dance
1821 Hillandale Rd
Durham, NC. 27705
919-383-5048  /  Fax: 919-479-8723
E-mail: academyofdance2003@yahoo.com  
 Web page: www.encoreacademyofdance.com 
East Flat Rock - North Carolina

 
Merle K. Reese

Member since: 1980
Owner / Director: Merle's Dance Place
126 West Blue Ridge Road
East Flat Rock, NC. 28726
828-692-4907  /  Fax: 828-692-6220
E-mail: missmerle@merlesdanceplace.com  
 Web page: www.merlesdanceplace.com 
Henderson - North Carolina

 
Angela Hilburger

Member since: 1992
Owner: Angie's Dance Academy
945 West Andrews Avenue 
Henderson, NC. 27536
252-432-1156 
E-mail: angieh@vance.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Hickory - North Carolina

 
Sydney Estep

Member since: 1998
Instructor: Ann Freeman Dance Academy
1638 26th Street Drive NE.
Hickory, NC. 28601
828-256-1217
E-mail: jeffreyestep@earthlink.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Jackie Olson

Treasurer - CDM

Member since: 
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
P.O. Box 1843
Hickory, NC 28603
828-322-7285 / 828-324-6058
E-mail: thereofus@xtremeol.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Jacksonville - North Carolina

 
Linda K Huffman

25 year Member - CDM

Member since: 1979
Owner: Star Dance Center
201 Parkwood Dr                                  
Jacksonville, NC 28546
910-346-9848  //  Fax: 910-938-0777
E-mail: huffdance@worldnet.att.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Connie Moore

Member since: 1987
Director: Diana's Dance Academy Act II
3145 Henderson Drive                                  
Jacksonville, NC 28546
910-346-3590
E-mail: dda_act2@hotmail.com  
 Web page: www.dianasdance.net
Kenansville - North Carolina

 
Courtney Brown 

Member since: 2003
Owner: Eastern Carolina Academy Of Dance
110 A Front Street 
Kenansville, NC 28498
910-275-0268 / Fax: 910-275-0268  
E-mail: danceartscenter@earthlink.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon
King - North Carolina

 
Joyce S. Triche 

Member since: 1972
Owner: Miss Joyce's Dance Studio
121 E. Dalton Rd
PO Box 427
King, NC 27021
E-mail: missjoycesdance@yahoo.com  
 Web page: www.missjoycesdance.com 
Laurinburg - North Carolina

 
Antonya Drakeford-Griffin

Member since: 1996
Owner / Director: Laurinburg School of Dance Arts
217 South Main St.
Laurinburg, NC.  28352
910-276-5476
E-mail: twinkle1_toes@yahoo.com  
 Web page: www.dancingatlsda.com
Lincolnton - North Carolina

 
Kimberly Noles Sullivan

Member since: 2002
Owner / Director: The Dancer's Edge Dance Studio
128 East Main Street
Lincolnton, NC. 28092
704-735-8200
E-mail: dancersedge@bellsouth.net  
 Web page: www.dancersedgestudios.com
Marion - North Carolina

 
Jacie White

Member since: 1975
Owner / Director: Miss Jacie's School Of Dance
1790 North Main Street
Marion, NC. 28752
828-652-2975
E-mail: missjaciesdance@hotmail.com  
 Web page: www.missjaciesschoolofdance.com 
Morehead City - North Carolina

 
Melanie Marcotte

Member since: 1980
Owner / Director: The Caroline Street Performing Arts Centre'
303 N. 35th Street
Morehead City, NC. 28557
252-726-0431  /  252-240-0004
E-mail: strutmgm@earthlink.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Wendy A. Stephenson

Member since: 1992
Owner / Director: Crystal Coast School of the Arts
4907-A Bridges Street
Morehead City, NC. 28557
252-726-5050
E-mail: wendy@crystalcoastschoolofthearts.com  
 Web page: www.crystalcoastschoolofthearts.com 
New Bern - North Carolina

 
Veronica Sabiston

Member since: 2002
Owner / Director: Dance Theatre Performing Arts Centre
2107 S. Glenbernie Road
New Bern, NC 28561
252-637-1818
E-mail: dance-theatre@earthlink.net  
 Web page: www.newberndance.com 
Newport  - North Carolina

 
Lianda Woodard

Member since: 2002
Owner / Director: The Dance Dept.
6923 Hwy.70
Newport , NC 28570
252-646-2404 //  Fax: 252-247-3480
E-mail: lianda@ec.rr.com  
 Web page: www.thedancedept.net 
Newton - North Carolina

 
Debra Huffman

Member since: 1979
Owner: Debbie Huffman Dance Academy
3119 Weidner Road
Newton, NC. 28658
828-464-2036
E-mail: debbiedance@aol.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Princeton - North Carolina

 
Leslie Ingram Miller

Member since: 2002
Owner / Director: Tippy Toes Dance Studio
104 S. Pine Street
Princeton, NC 27569
919-936-0098
E-mail: tippytoesdance@earthlink.net  
 Web page: www.tippytoesdancestuio.com
Robbins - North Carolina

 
Denise Stone

Member since: 1996
Owner: Dance Impressions
Davis Center
Robbins, NC 27325
336-581-3236
E-mail: dstone@rtmc.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Sanford - North Carolina

 
Victoria Melby

Past President - CDM

Member since: 1990
Owner / Director: Dancer's Workshop
1221B N. Horner Blvd 
Sanford, NC 27330
919-774-6228  /  Fax: 919-775-1314
E-mail: toridance@alltel.net  
 Web page: www.thedancersworkshop.com
 
Suzanne B. Mills

Secretary - CDM

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
2619 Windsor Pl.
Sanford, NC 27330
919-774-6228
E-mail: toridance@alltel.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Valdese - North Carolina

 
Jaimie Pope

Member since: 2005
Owner: Jaimie's Dance Express & Gymnastics
100 US 70
Valdese, NC 28690
828-879-2000
E-mail: jdanceexpress@earthlink.net  
 Web page: www.jdanceexpress.com
Wallace - North Carolina

 
Courtney Kennedy

Member since: 2003
Owner: Eastern Carolina Academy Of Dance
1504 N. Norwood Street
Wallace, NC 28466
910-285-2432
E-mail: danceartscenter@earthlink.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Wilmington - North Carolina

 
Lynn Raley

President - CDM

Member since: 1991

Owner / Director: South East Dance Academy
220-101 Avondale Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-7660  /  Fax: 910-799-0055
E-mail: stardancer5678@aol.com