
Contact Information
National President
Penny Koza Lemansky (724) 984-3508
penkoza@hotmail.com
National Treasurer
Charleen Locascio (504) 454-1376
dmatreas@bellsouth.net
National 1st Vice President
Erin Spriggs (913) 221-5226
dma.erinspriggs@gmail.com
National 2nd Vice President
Shawn Terenzi (978) 273-4096
info@stadstudio.com
Immediate National Past President
Dody Flynn (203) 417-4355
dancedimensionsllc@yahoo.com
National Office
Ruby Toy (516) 250-8503
dancemastersofamericaoffice@gmail.com
Dance Masters of America Student Honors Intensive Program will be held at the State University of NY at Buffalo during the TTS program
arrival July 29 / departure August 4.
Unfortunately the University could not accommodate us for the
original dates submitted this program.
All attendees will be responsible for booking a hotel & meals.
More information coming soon.
Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School Program will be held at the State University of NY at Buffalo arrival July 29 / departure August 4.
All attendees will be responsible for booking a hotel & meals
More information coming soon.
About Us

Dance Masters of America, Inc. is an International Non-Profit Educational Organization of dance educators, who have been certified by test to teach; have had a professional dance career; have a degreed certification from an approved institution of higher education; or have successfully passed an exam in an approved professional dance organization.
Dance Masters of America has been certifying and setting the standards of dance education since 1884. Since its inception, the goal of the organization has been to improve the standards of dance offered to its members and their students.
Dance Masters of America offers:
~Manuals and other training aids that are utilized in dance studios, schools, universities and other
dance institutions throughout the world. Continual updates of the manuals make them a living
instrument of learning.
~Teachers Training School Program is an outstanding and respected educational venue for dance
educators ages 18 and up. The program provides a comprehensive curriculum, an outstanding faculty, a
unique focus on technique and teaching skills, and the nurturing of camaraderie among, established
teachers as well as those just starting their careers.
~Affiliated Chapters that provide regional workshops, educational seminars and forums as well as
performance opportunities for members and their students.
~National Conventions and Workshops provide the membership a network for the exchange of ideas,
information, sharing of business advancement and to study the latest techniques.
~Instruction in anatomy, injury prevention, nutrition, kinesiology, creative movement, music theory,
choreography and the issues that affect the dance community.
~More than $200,00.00 in monetary and educational scholarships. Scholarships are granted for master
classes, training school, universities, and major professional schools of dance. These Scholarships are
offered annually to its members and their students.
~Members a reduction of their BMI, ASCAP and SESAC licensing fees.