7/15/2010
Want more reasons to attend our 2010 shows? Check out our new commercial, on our website and also running on Dance Studio Live TV. http://www.udma.org/resources/
7/12/2010
We've just added new seminars in a variety of cities across the country! Check it out http://www.udma.org/#/resources/seminars/
6/08/2010
A new seminar about teaching tweens has just been added in Long Beach and New Jersey! Check out our seminar page for more details http://www.udma.org/#/resources/seminars/
5/28/2010
UDMA would like to welcome it's 3 newest members: Dance Couture NY, National Dance Video Productions and Rosco Laboratories.
5/26/2010
Great News! Cathy Lozano's seminar "INSPIRING PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE...THE DISNEY WAY" has just been added to all 5 cities of the UDMA's Dance Resource & Costume Show! You have got to check this out http://www.udma.org/#/resources/seminars/
5/23/2010
Full descriptions of our 2010 seminars and presenters are now available online! http://www.udma.org/#/resources/seminars/
5/14/2010
UDMA Announces New Dance Award and 2010 Recipients
The United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA), an organization that encourages the growth and development of dance, is excited to announce the 2010 recipients of the Dedication to Dance award. This new, annual honor is being awarded to organizations and/or people who have shown untiring, remarkable dedication to the dance industry and who have fulfilled the needs of Dance Studios and Dance Teachers through extraordinary means. This year's five recipients will be special guests and honorees at each of the UDMA's five regional Dance Resource & Costume tradeshows.
The recipients of this inaugural year are:
* The California Dance Education Association, to be honored in Long
Beach, CA, Sept. 18-19
* The Southern Association of Dance Masters, to be honored in Atlanta,
GA, Sept. 25-26
* The Texas Association Teachers of Dancing, to be honored in Houston,
TX, Oct. 2-3
* The Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey, to be honored in
Secaucus, NJ, Oct. 9-10
* The Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, to be honored in
Chicago, IL, Oct. 16-17
"We are very proud that TATD has lasted 80 years and has helped so many teachers and their students in the pursuit of excellence in teaching. Thank you for helping to spread the word about an organization which has retained its 'family feel' while offering the best available in dance," says Persis Ann Forster, the 1st Vice President of the Texas Association Teachers of Dancing.
"[The UDMA show] is truly a wonderful way to bring studio owners, teachers and dance vendors together on a positive note. The UDMA organization is a huge asset to the Dance World and adding the annual award will bring dance to a higher level," adds Marcia A. Fellows, CNADM President.
The award ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. on the Saturday night of each event. The tour dates and other show information can be found at www.udma.org. For more information contact Susan Epstein, Show Director, at susan@wppny.com.
5/05/2010
UDMA members: Keep an eye on your email inboxes! We just sent our exhibitor info packet. Check out our special discounts for attending 4 or 5 shows!
4/29/2010
Our new website launched today! Check out our easier-to-use navigation on our Dance Resource and Costume Show section, will all-new photos, content, and links! Plus you can find weekly updated UDMA News in this box right here!
4/22/2010
We're adding two new cities this year for the Dance Resource & Costume Show! Long Beach, CA and Houston, TX. Hope to see you there!
4/21/2010
This year, we're hosting a Teacher Appreciation Party in all five locations! Eat, drink, mix and mingle while previewing vendor merchandise!
4/21/2010
A tip for all attending our Dance Resource & Costume Show: bring a suitcase on wheels for goodies like catalogs, samples, and giveaways!
4/05/2010
Did u know that the UDMA directory is listed on our website? http://www.udma.org/#/directory/
3/19/2010
The new National Dance Week Cookbook is in, Barre Food! Ordering info at http://www.udma.org/cookbook/
3/19/2010
UDMA has a Twitter account! Follow us for important updates about the 2010 Dance Resource & Costume Show! http://twitter.com/UDMA_2010.
