Chapter #4 - Dance Masters of Michigan
Dance Masters of Michigan 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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Dance Masters of the Michigan offers workshops, master classes and training sessions for 
both teachers and students in addition to scholarship auditions, competition and so much more. 

Dance Masters of Michigan 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 the Michigan Title Winners
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President:  Ginny Durow
PO Box 645 Click here for a message from Our President... .
Lakeland, MI 48114 .
810-229-2743

ginnydurow@mac.com 

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Secretary: Karen Eck
17551 Rexwood .
Livonia, Mi 48152 .
734-525-5465 // 248-669-9836

Karlynsmom848@aol.com 

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Treasurer: David H. Smith
1927 Banbury Road .
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 .
269-349-4113 // Fax: 269-387-8422

david.h.smith@wmich.edu 

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Attention Members!
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  Forms and Applications... Click here.....

Membership Information - Click here..... .

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 - JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa - San Antonio, TX - June 27th - July 1st, 2010
  • DMA 126th National Convention - JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa - San Antonio, TX - July 3rd - July 10th, 2010
  • DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.) - UNY at Buffalo, New York - July 19th - July 23rd, 2010
  • DMA Teachers Training School - University of New York at Buffalo, New York - July 25th - July 29th, 2010
  • DMA TTS Masters In Dance Directions - University of NY at Buffalo, New York - July 25th - July 29th, 2010
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  •                  LOOK FOR OUR 2009-2010 WORKSHOP AND EVENTS SCHEDULE COMING SOON.....

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2010 DANCE OF AMERICA SOLO TITLE SCHOLARSHIP  WINNERS!!......


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June 27th - July 1st, 2010 - DMA National - Intensive Ballet Program
(Suggested arrival June 26, departure July 2)

JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO, TX
A 5 Day Program for the Serious Ballet Students

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2010 

More details coming soon...  


- Make Your Room And Travel Reservations Now! -  
click here

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July 3rd - July 10th, 2010 - Dance Masters of America's
  126th National Convention
(Suggested arrival July 2nd, Departure - July 11th)

JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO, TX
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

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2010 

More details coming soon...  


- Make Your Room And Travel Reservations Now! -  
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July 19th - July 23rd, 2010 - 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
Daily Master Classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz along with preparing the dancers for 
Musical Theatre, Dance Company and Commercial Dance Auditions.

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2010

More details coming soon...  


July 25th - July 29th, 2010 - 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, 2010

More details coming soon...  

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July 3rd - July 10th, 2010 - Dance Masters of America's
  126th National Convention
(Suggested arrival July 2nd, Departure - July 11th)

JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO, TX
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

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2010 

More details coming soon...  


- Make Your Room And Travel Reservations Now! -  
click here



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     Members are listed by location in alphabetical order as they are submitted ......  This section is still under construction.........
Battle Creek, Michigan

 
Shari Rarick Gysel

Member since: --

Owner: Shari Rarick School of Dance
1400 W Columbia
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-969-0663
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: www.battlecreekdance.com
 
Jodi Jones

Member since: 2007

Instructor: Shari Rarick School of Dance
1400 W Columbia
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-963-0669
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: www.battlecreekdance.com
 
Kim Messenger

Member since: 2000

Instructor: Shari Rarick School of Dance
1400 W Columbia
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-969-0663
E-mail:
dansing@jasnetworks.net  
Web page: www.battlecreekdance.com
 
Colleen Thome

Member since: 1998

Co-Director: Shari Rarick School of Dance
1400 W Columbia
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-963-0669
E-mail:
dancingbean13@aol.com  
Web page: www.battlecreekdance.com
Belleville, Michigan

 
Michelle Sypula

Member since: 1993

Owner: P & P Dance Centre
329 Industrial Park Dr
Belleville, MI 48111
734-697-6110 / Fax: 734-697-7946
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: www.pandpdancecentre.com 
Brighton, Michigan

 
Beth Bailey

Member since: 2003

Instructor: Ginny's Danceworks
5023 S. Old US 23
Brighton, MI 48114
810-229-2743
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: Coming soon 
 
Ginny Durow

President - DMM

Member since: 1990

Owner / Director: Ginny's Danceworks
5023 S. Old US 23
Brighton, MI 48114
810-229-2743  //  Fax: 810-229-5733
E-mail:
sunfun@chartermi.net  
Web page: www.ginnysdanceworks.com 
Commerce, Michigan

 
Karen Eck

Secretary - DMM

Member since: 1995

Instructor: American Dance Academy
3285 Martin Rd, Suite 108
Commerce, MI 48390
248-668-9836
E-mail:
Karlynsmom848@aol.com  
Web page: Coming soon 
Dearborn, Michigan

 
Christine Sickle

Member since: 1980

Owner: Sickle's Dance Gallery 
1431 Whittier Place 
Dearborn, MI  48124
313-278-1035
E-mail:
sicklechr@aol.com 
Web page: www.sicklesdance.net
Dearborn Heights, Michigan

 
Jan Sickle-Witte

Past President - DMM

Member since: 1986

Owner: Jan's Dance Connection  -  (2 Studio Locations)
26032 Ford Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI  48127
313-562-1203
E-mail:
jmsickle@comcast.net   
Web page: www.jansdance.com   
East Tawas, Michigan

 
Adrienne Marlinga-Gallagher

Member since: 2004

Director: Carol Ann's Dance Studio
128 Newman Street
East Tawas MI 28730
989-362-6791  //  Fax: 989-362-2119
E-mail:
gallaghersean@chartermi.net  
Web page: Coming soon  
 
Carol Marlinga

Member since: 1957

Owner: Carol Ann's Dance Studio
130 Newman Street
East Tawas MI 48730
989-362-6791  //  Fax: 989-362-2119
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: Coming soon 
Fenton, Michigan

 
Susan Carter

Member since: --

Owner: Fenton School of Dance and Academy
2805 Silver Lake Rd
Fenton MI 48430
810-629-3551
E-mail:
sncdirect@aol.com  
Web page: www.fsd-fda.com 
Hadley, Michigan

Erica Palmer Niemi

Member since: 2004

Instructor: Studio 93 School of Dance
3450 N. Hadley Road P.O. Box 542
Hadley, MI 48440
(810) 797-5611
E-mail:
erica_niemi@hotmail.com   
Web page: Coming soon 
Deborah Ranger

Member since: 1996

Owner / Director: Studio 93 School of Dance
3450 N. Hadley Road P.O. Box 542
Hadley, MI 48440
(810) 797-5611
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: Coming soon 
Kalamazoo, Michigan

David H. Smith

Treasurer- DMM

Member since: 1966

Instructor, Choreographer, Adjudicator: Picture & Bio
1927 Banbury Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-387-8431  //  Fax: 269-387-8422 
E-mail:
tophat5678@charter.net  
Web page: Coming Soon 
Linwood, Michigan

Theresa L. Marlinga-Baker

Member since: 2005

Owner / Director: Expressions in Motion

253 S. Mackinaw Road
Linwood, MI 48634
989-891-7635 
E-mail:
ExpressInMotion@aol.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
Northville, Michigan

 
Gina Maria Piazza

Member since: 1982

Co-Owner: Piazza Dance Company
42333 Seven Mile Rd.
Northville, MI 48167
248-478-1932
E-mail:
piazzadance@ameritech.net  
Web page: www.piazzadanceco.com
Onsted, Michigan

 
Tammy Weadock

Member since: 2003

Instructor: Dance Center
8657 Dalton Ct.
Onsted, MI 49265
517-467-6327
E-mail:
tammy@domsys.com  
Web page: www.adrianonsteddancecenter.com
 
Ericka Olgaard

Member since: 2004

Instructor: Carol Ann's Dance Studio
624 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 25
Pinconning, MI 48650
(660) 785-0019
E-mail:
misserickao@yahoo.com  
Web page: Coming Soon
Portage, Michigan

 
Susan K. Forrester

Member since: --

Director: Academy of Dance Arts
8340 Portage Rd.
Portage, MI 49002
269-329-2002
E-mail:
luvsdance@ameritech.net  
Web page: www.acadofdance.com 
Sterling Heights, Michigan

 
Shevawn M. Thull

Member since: 2001

Co-Director: Lidia's School of Dance
13241 E. 14 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI  48312
586-268-3880
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: www.lidiasschoolofdance.com 
Taylor, Michigan

 
Janet Vilag

Member since: 1978

Owner: Janet's School of Dance
20910 Ecorse Road
Taylor, MI  48180
313-388-1525  //  Fax: 313-388-1525
E-mail:
danstepper@comcast.net 
Web page: www.janetsschoolofdance.com
Waterford, Michigan

 
Terri Newman

Member since: 1980

Owner: Terri Newman's Dance Shoppe
3549 Airport Rd Suite 112
Waterford MI 48329
248-623-1950
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: www.terrinewmansdanceshoppe.com
West Branch, Michigan

 
Teri White

Member since: 2004

Instructor: Carol Ann's Dance Studio
107 Second Street
West Branch MI 48661
989-345-7055  //  Fax: 989-362-2119
E-mail:
Please call direct  
Web page: Coming soon 
Westland, Michigan

 
Alicia A. Smith

Member since: 2001

Assist. Director: Artistry In Motion Dance School- (2 Studio Locations)
902 S Wayne Road
Westland, MI 48186
734-721-7210
E-mail:
aimdance@aol.com  
Web page: www.aimdance.com   
 
Gwendolyn B. Smith

Member since: 1977

Owner / Director: Artistry In Motion Dance School- (2 Studio Locations)
902 S Wayne Road
Westland, MI 48186 
734-721-7210
E-mail:
aimdance@aol.com  
Web page: www.aimdance.com 
 

More members coming soon......


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