MEMBERSHIP


BENEFITS

          Why should I Be A Member of DEA?

  • The prestige that you are a Qualified Member of a world renowned dance organization made up of professional dance educators that have passed written and oral examination in the major dance subjects or have been certified through DEA's Teacher Training Certification Program.

  • The right to advertise and display in your studio and professional literature as a qualified member of DEA.

  • Free admission to any or all Regional Workshops throughout the USA and Canada with current membership status.

  • A savings in licensing fees with Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI), SESAC, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Arrangers (ASCAP). For more information about ASCAP, BMI, SESAC music licenses call DEA.

  • Discount rates for students of Members at Regional and National events.

  • Eligibility to participate in DEA's Medallion Testing Program for students in all dance subjects.

  • Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatic/tumbling syllabi available through the DEA office.

  • The latest training material and notes at Regional and National Workshops.

  • Student scholarships to both National Workshops and Ballet Seminars.

  • Eligibility to enter students into the Regional and National "TITLE" Competition.

  • Eligibility to participate in Choreography Awards at National Finals.

  • The opportunity to exchange ideas with other teachers and top professionals in the field of dance.

  • Advise and protection against "false advertising" of neighboring schools.
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