Chapter #37 - The Dixie Dance Masters
The Dixie Dance Masters 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 Dixie Dance Masters offer workshops, master classes and training sessions for 
both teachers and students in addition to scholarship auditions, competition and so much more. 
The Dixie Dance Masters 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.

The Dixie Dance Masters 2006 Title Winners
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K. Langwell
T. Robin
E. Guarisco
M. Paternostro

Miss. Dance

Teen Miss Dance

Jr Miss Dance

 Petite Miss Dance
President:  Sharon Howard 
4350 Russell Manor Road

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

Meridian, MS 39301 .
601-485-4776 601-917-5957 Fax: 601-485-1346  

sharondanc@aol.com 

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Secretary: Peggy Grant 
58150 La Bauve Avenue .
Plaquemine, LA 70764 .
225-687-2404 Fax: 225-687-2404

peggypgrant@yahoo.com 

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Treasurer: Donna Blanchard
2016 Perkins Road .
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 .
225-769-345 // 225-343-7312 Fax: 225-819-0682

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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: 
  • DDM - Scholarship Auditions / PAC's - Baton Rouge Sheraton Hotel, Baton Rouge, LA - Feb. 22-24, 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 22-24, 2008 - Scholarship Auditions, PAC's
Baton Rouge Sheraton Hotel, Baton Rouge, LA

Featuring:  

Scholarship Auditions
 Performing Arts Competitions
 Teacher & Student Workshops
 Board & Grand Body Meetings

For more information, please contact:  Peggy P. Grant 225-687-2404 //  E-Mail: peggypgrant@yahoo.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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February 22-24, 2008 - Scholarship Auditions, PAC's
Baton Rouge Sheraton Hotel, Baton Rouge, LA

Featuring:  

Scholarship Auditions
 Performing Arts Competitions
 Teacher & Student Workshops
 Board & Grand Body Meetings

For more information, please contact:  Peggy P. Grant 225-687-2404 //  E-Mail: peggypgrant@yahoo.com 

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

 
Kristen Baker

Member since: 2002
Co-Owner: Carol Lloyd School of Dance
6109 Old Shell Road 
Mobile, AL 36608
251-433-1414  //  Fax: 251-433-9634
E-mail: KristenZ0220@aol.com   
Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Tina Zarocostas

Member since: 2002
Co-Owner: Carol Lloyd School of Dance
6109 Old Shell Road 
Mobile, AL 36608
251-343-8444
E-mail: bucket99@aol.com   
Web page: Coming Soon 
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Baton Rouge - Louisiana 

 
Donna D. Blanchard

Treasurer - DDM

Member since: --
Owner: Powell - Moise School of Dance
2016 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-343-7312
E-mail: Please call direct 
Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Jennifer Cothren

Member since: 2002
Owner: Baton Rouge Dance Connection
1893 W. Muriel Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-273-2900
E-mail: mrsjen@brdance.com  
Web page: www.brdance.com
 
Jerisse Grantham

Member since: --
Owner: Jeffie Jean Studio
11600 S. Harrells Ferry Road 
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-295-0607
E-mail: jbgtap@aol.com  
Web page: www.jeffiejeanstudio.com 
 
Phyllis R. Guy

Past President - DDM

Member since: --
Director: Phyllis' Dance Boutique
15524 Old Hammond Hwy 
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-272-5005
E-mail: pdbdance@cox.net  
Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Carrie Nunez

Member since: 2006
Owner: Revolution Dance Company
6434 Pecue Lane Ste E
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
225-615-8230
E-mail: revolutiondanceco@gmail.com  
Web page: www.RevolutionDanceCo.com
Broussard - Louisiana 

 
Marika Mury

Member since: --
Director: Morgan Street Dance Company
P.O. Box 538
Broussard, LA 70518
337-837-3504
E-mail: msdct@aol.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
DeRidder - Louisiana 

 
Melanie Martin

Member since: 1983
Owner / Director: Melanie Martin Dance Difference
1916 Glendale Rd 
DeRidder, LA 70634
337-463-5592
E-mail: melanie@dancedifference.com  
Web page: www.dancedifference.com 
Kenner - Louisiana 

 
Debby Dillehay

Member since: 1976
Owner / Director: Debby Dillehay Dance Studio
3745 Florida Avenue 
Kenner, LA 70065
504 468-3368 / Fax: 504 468-3368
E-mail: debby@dillehaydance.nocoxmail.com  
Web page: www.debbydillehaydance.com 
Lafayette - Louisiana 

 
Deborah Root Moore

Member since: 1979
Owner: Debbie R. Moore School of Dance
225 Adrienne St
Lafayette, LA 70506
001-966-3-677-5713 - (Saudi Arabia)
E-mail: debbieroot@yahoo.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Rhonda M. Seaux

Member since: --
Instructor: Scott Academy of Dance
107 N. Lake Pointe Dr. 
Lafayette, LA 70506
337-988-5088
E-mail: rmseaux@yahoo.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
Metairie - Louisiana 

 
Stacie Mellor 

Member since: --
Instructor: Powell - Moise School of Dance
832 Maryland Ave 
Metairie, LA 70003
504-468- 3335
E-mail: sdiva7@aol.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
Plaquemine - Louisiana 

 
Pamela Grant Mechana

Member since: --
Co-Director: Peggy Grant School of Dance
58150 LaBauve 
Plaquemine, LA 70764
225-687-2404
E-mail: pamlestage@yahoo.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Peggy P. Grant

Secretary - DDM

Member since: --
Owner / Co-Director: Peggy Grant School of Dance
58150 LaBauve 
Plaquemine, LA 70764
225-687-2404
E-mail: peggypgrant@yahoo.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
Port Allen - Louisiana 

 
Brittany Arceneaux

Member since: --
Owner: Brittany's School of Dance
740 Court Street 
Port Allen, LA 70767
225-344-4543
E-mail: adanceteach@aol.com  
Web page: www.brittanysdance.com 
Zachary - Louisiana 

 
Amanda Ackman

Member since: 2003
Instructor: Peggy's Dance Studio
20337 MacHost Rd. 
Zachary, LA 70791
225-654-7755
E-mail: aackman1@cox.net  
Web page: www.freewebs.com/peggysdancestudio
 
Christine Granier

Member since: 2002
Instructor: Peggy's Dance Studio
20337 MacHost Rd. 
Zachary, LA 70791
225-654-7755
E-mail: Peggy'sdancestudio@danceart.net  
Web page: www.freewebs.com/peggysdancestudio
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Meridian - Mississippi 

 
Pat Gray

Member since: --
Owner: Pat Grey Academy of Dance & Gymnastics
5014 Poplar Springs 
Meridian, MS 39305
601-485-4776  //  601-485-4778
E-mail: patgray@mississippi.net   
Web page: www.patgrayacademy.netfirms.com
 
Sharon Howard

President - DDM

Member since: --
Instructor: Pat Grey Academy of Dance & Gymnastics
5014 Poplar Springs 
Meridian, MS 39305
601-485-4778  //  601-485-0113
E-mail: patgray@mississippi.net   
Web page: www.patgrayacademy.netfirms.com
 
Julie Kennedy

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
PO Box 3181 
Meridian, MS 39305
601-693-8515
E-mail: Please call direct 
Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Carol Merrill

Member since: --
Owner / Director: Carol Merrill Academy
4903 King Road 
Meridian, MS 39305
601-483-5714  //  601-693-3310
E-mail: Please call direct 
Web page: Coming Soon 

 
Jonah Murphy

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
7791 Country Road 350 
Meridian, MS 39301
601-693-7166
E-mail: dancnjb@aol.com  
Web page: Coming Soon 
 
Angela Partridge

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
399 North Point Drive 
Meridian, MS 39305
601-693-3310  //  601-679-5284
E-mail: Please call direct 
Web page: Coming Soon 

More members coming soon......

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 The Dixie Dance Masters - DMA Chapter #37
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