Chapter #27 - Dance Masters of Oklahoma
The Dance Masters of Oklahoma is an association of certified dance educators with the goals to advance the art of dancing and improve the practice of its teaching. Our parent organization, Dance Masters of America, is an International Educational Dance Teacher Organization which has served the dance community for more than a century.
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The Dance Masters of Oklahoma offer workshops, master classes and training sessions for 
both teachers and students in addition to scholarship auditions, competition and so much more. 
Dance Masters of Oklahoma also sponsors dance competitions throughout the year. Qualifying members will have the opportunity to compete in national competitions sponsored by The Dance Masters of America and others. Events include Solo Title Competitions, Dance Scholarship Auditions and Performing Arts Competitions for member's students.

Dance Masters of Oklahoma 2010 Title Winners
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A. Clifton


C. Washburn
C. Denton
J. Bergner

Miss. Dance  

Teen Miss Dance

Jr. Miss Dance

Jr. Mister Dance
President:  Patricia Oplotnik
12413 Stichney Place

Click here for a message from Our President... .

Oklahoma City, OK 73170 .
405-691-2160 

patricia@nsis.net 

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Secretary / Treasurer: Keri Cooper
2406 Cheval Pointe Drive .
Edmond, OK 73034 .
405-691-2160

dmaok27@yahoo.com 

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

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   UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: 
  • DMA Intensive Ballet Program - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida - June 26 - June 30, 2011
  • DMA Intensive Jazz Program - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida - June 28 - June 30, 2011
  • DMA Performing Arts Scholarship Competition - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida -
              Preliminary - July 1, 2011 •• Finals - July 2-8, 2011 • Grand National Championships July 9, 2011
  • DMA 127th National Convention - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida - July 3rd - July 9th, 2011
  • DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.) - UNY at Buffalo, New York - July 19 - July 23, 2011
  • DMA Teachers Training School - University of New York at Buffalo, New York - July 25 - July 29, 2011
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  •                  LOOK FOR OUR 2010-2011 WORKSHOP AND EVENTS SCHEDULE COMING SOON.....

    CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2011 DANCE OF AMERICA SOLO TITLE SCHOLARSHIP  WINNERS!!......   Click here......    

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June 26 - June 30, 2011 - DMA National - Intensive Ballet Program
 (Suggested arrival June 25, departure July 1)

The Gaylord Palms Hotel Orlando, Florida
A 5 Day Program for the Serious Ballet Students Ages 13-23

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 
More details coming soon...  

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June 28 - June 30, 2011 - DMA National - Intensive Jazz Program
 (Suggested arrival June 27, departure July 1)

The Gaylord Palms Hotel Orlando, Florida
    A New 3 Day Program for the Serious Jazz Students Ages 13-23 

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 
More details coming soon...  

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July 3rd - July 9th, 2011 - Dance Masters of America's
  127th National Convention
 (Suggested arrival July 2nd, Departure - July 10th)

THE GAYLORD PALMS HOTEL ORLANDO, FL
Featuring: All Star Faculty • Solo Title Competitions • 
 • National Performing Arts Competitions • 
 • Grand National Championships • 
Over $100,000 in Scholarship Awards and much more
Click here for a preview

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Preliminary - July 1, 2011
Finals - July 2-8, 2011
 Grand National Championships - July 9, 2011

SOLO TITLE COMPETITIONS
Orientation - July 2, 2011 - 8:00 AM
Petite Miss & Master Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 4, 2011
Junior Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 5, 2011
Teen Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 6, 2011
Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 7, 2011

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 

 More details coming soon...  




July 19th - July 23rd, 2011 - DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.)
(Suggested arrival July 18, departure July 24) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts
 Buffalo, NY
 Programs specifically designed for the Advanced Students Ages 13-18
Classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, Musical Theatre, Dance Company 
and Commercial Dance Auditions..

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2011

 More details coming soon...  


July 25th - July 29th, 2011 - DMA National Teachers Training 
School & Masters Program
(Suggested arrival July 24th, departure July 30th) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts
 Buffalo, NY
Continuing Education in Dance • Teacher to Teacher

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2011

 More details coming soon...  

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July 3rd - July 9th, 2011 - Dance Masters of America's
  127th National Convention
 (Suggested arrival July 2nd, Departure - July 10th)

THE GAYLORD PALMS HOTEL ORLANDO, FL
Featuring: All Star Faculty • Solo Title Competitions • 
 • National Performing Arts Competitions • 
 • Grand National Championships • 
Over $100,000 in Scholarship Awards and much more
Click here for a preview

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Preliminary - July 1, 2011
Finals - July 2-8, 2011
 Grand National Championships - July 9, 2011

SOLO TITLE COMPETITIONS
Orientation - July 2, 2011 - 8:00 AM
Petite Miss & Master Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 4, 2011
Junior Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 5, 2011
Teen Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 6, 2011
Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 7, 2011

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 

 More details coming soon...  



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     Members are listed by location in alphabetical order as they are submitted ......  This section is still under construction.........
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Edmond - Oklahoma 

 
Keri Cooper

Secretary / Treasurer: - DMOK

Member since: 1999
Instructor: Applause Studios
2406 Cheval Pointe Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
405-285-0695
E-mail: dmaok27@yahoo.com   
Web page: Coming Soon
 
Elizabeth Parks

Past President - DMOK

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
1713 Raquel Road
Edmond, OK 73003 
405-330-1400 / 405-348-7827 
E-mail: starstepsedmond@aol.com   
Web page: Coming Soon
Moore - Oklahoma 

 
Candace Shephard-Collette

Member since: 2000
Owner / Director: All That Dance
 912 SW 4th Street         
Moore, OK 73160             
405-794-0997  // Fax: 405-691-8943
E-mail: allthatdance@aol.com   
Web page: www.allthatdancestudios.com 
 
Candace L. Shephard

Member since: --
Co-Owner/ Artistic Director: All That Dance
 912 SW 4th Street
Moore, OK 73160
405-794-0997
E-mail: allthatdance@aol.com   
Web page: www.allthatdancestudios.com 
Oklahoma City - Oklahoma 

 
Penny Capps

Member since: 2003
Owner / Director: The Pointe Performing Arts Center
 1500 SW 119th 
Oklahoma City, OK 73170                  
405-912-3269  /  Fax: 405-912-3269
E-mail: thepointeperformingartscenter@yahoo.com   
Web page: www.thepointeperformingartscenter.com 
 
Daniel J. Tardibono

Member since: 2007
Owner / Director: Victory School of the Arts
 4300 N. MacArthur Blvd. 
Oklahoma City, OK 73132                   
405 440-2186 /  Fax: 405 787-4994
E-mail: director@victorydance.tv   
Web page: www.victorydance.tv 
 
Daphne Tardibono

Member since: --
Owner / Director: Dove Dance Studio
 5842 NW 72nd Place 
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
405-722-4614 or 405-773-DOVE
E-mail: dovedanceokc@yahoo.com   
Web page: www.dovedance.com 
 
Patricia Oplotnik

President - DMOK

Member since: --
Instructor: Oklahoma City University
12413 Stichney Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
405-691-2160  /  Fax: 504-691-4438
E-mail: patricia@nsis.net   
Web page: www.applause-studios.com
 
Angie Stephens

Member since: --
Instructor: Applause Studios
948 SW Grand Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
405-634-4792
E-mail: angie@nsis.net   
Web page: www.applause-studios.com
Sapulpa - Oklahoma 

 
Patti Parrish

Member since: 1974
Owner / Director: Patti Parrish School of Dance
 1402 East Lee Avenue
Sapulpa, OK 74066
918-224-0822
E-mail: misspatti@pattiparrishdance.com   
Web page:www.pattiparrishdance.com
 
Sheri Sprague

Member since: 2003
Instructor: Patti Parrish School of Dance
 1402 East Lee Avenue
Sapulpa, OK 74066
918-224-0822
E-mail: Berry1980@aol.com   
Web page: Coming Soon
 
Marcie Staiger

Member since: 2001
Instructor: Patti Parrish School of Dance
 1402 East Lee Avenue
Sapulpa, OK 74066
918-224-0822
E-mail: marcielayne@hotmail.com   
Web page: www.pattiparrishdance.com 
Tulsa - Oklahoma 

 
Jessica Case

Member since: 2008
Owner / Director: The Calling Dance Academy
 4711 S 186th E Ave
Tulsa, OK 74134
918-695-3706
E-mail: jessica@thecallingdanceacademy.com   
Web page:www.thecallingdanceacademy.com
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Anderson - Missouri  

 
Sandra Ables

Member since: --
Instructor: Anderson Dance Depot
P.O. Box 59
Anderson, MO 64831
417-845-6767
E-mail: Please call direct
Web page: Coming Soon
 
Felicia Rowe

Member since: --
Instructor: Anderson Dance Depot
P.O. Box 59
Anderson, MO 64831
417-845-6767
E-mail: Please call direct
Web page: Coming Soon
 
Susan Williams

Member since: --
Owner / Director: Anderson Dance Depot
P.O. Box 59
Anderson, MO 64831
417-845-6767
E-mail: deesables4@yahoo.com    
Web page: Coming Soon
Diamond - Missouri  

 
Joan Jaccaud

Member since: 2005
Owner / Director: Shepherd Music and Dance
602 S. Jefferson PO Box 173                                
Diamond, MO 64840               
417-325-7494
E-mail: jjaccaud@suddenlink.net 
Web page: Coming Soon
Joplin - Missouri  

 
Karen Drouin

Member since: 1988
Owner: Karen's Dance Studio, Inc.
1910 Ohio
Joplin, MO 64804
417-623-1093
E-mail: karensdancestudio@yahoo.com 
Web page: www.karensdancestudio.com
Monett - Missouri  

 
Mary Beck

Member since: 1961
Owner: Mary Beck School of Dance
106 Seventh St.
Monett, MO 65708
417-847-2500
E-mail: maryvbeck@yahoo.com 
Web page: Coming Soon
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Fayetteville - Arkansas 

 
Melinda Carver

Member since: 2001
Owner: Academy of Dance (Dance Formations, LLC)
614 W Sycamore Street
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-502-7998
E-mail: dance_formations@yahoo.com 
Web page: www.theacademyofdanceandmusic.com

More members coming soon......

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 Dance Masters of Oklahoma - DMA Chapter #27
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