2011-12 Tour Schedule

National Finals
Myrtle Beach, SC
Jun 25 - 28NATIONAL FINALS 2012
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
Manchester, NH • Jul. 24
2012 (competition only)
Radisson Hotel Manchester NH Downtown

2012-13 Tour Schedule

Mobile, AL • Nov. 9-11
Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Daytona Beach, FL • Nov. 16-18
Hilton Daytona Beach
Nashville, TN • Dec. 7-9
Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center - 50% off parking for registered DMI guests!
Indianapolis, IN • Jan. 11-13
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown & Indiana Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA • Jan. 18-20
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Int’l Airport
Dearborn, MI • Jan. 25-27
Hyatt Regency Dearborn
Columbia, SC • Feb. 1-3
Hilton Columbia Center & Columbia Metro Convention Center - Discounted Parking
Richmond, VA • Feb. 8-10
Downtown Richmond Marriott & Greater Richmond Convention Center
Long Island, NY • Feb. 15-17
Hyatt Regency Long Island
Branson, MO • Feb. 22-24
Chateau On the Lake
Irvine, CA • Mar. 1-3
Hyatt Regency Irvine
Oklahoma City, OK • Mar. 15-17
Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel
Charlotte/Concord, NC • Mar. 22-24
Embassy Suites Hotel Concord
Washington D.C. • Apr. 5-7
Sheraton Premier at Tyson’s Corner
Chicago, IL • Apr. 12-14
Hyatt Regency Woodfield
Baton Rouge, LA • Apr. 26-28
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
National Finals
Myrtle Beach, SC
Jun 24 - 27Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
Manchester, NH • Jul. 28
(2013 Competition Only)
Radisson Hotel Manchester, NH Downtown

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of master teachers

DMI is proud to have the best Master Teachers and the most qualified judges. Our professional classes emphasize a “Back to Basics” approach which stresses the best in technique and enables dancers to have the tools needed to excel at their current level of dance.

At DMI dancers are always treated with integrity and dignity. It is our goal to provide a positive and energetic learning environment. Join us and give your dancers the experience of being inspired by both classes and competition.

 

core master teaching staff

Doug Shaffer

Executive Director

Keith Clifton

Ballet, Lyrical, Tap & Jazz

Brad Taylor

Hip Hop

Janice Barringer

Ballet & Pointe

Becca Retter

Tap & Children’s Work

Joan Lather

Jazz & Children’s Work

Darryl Retter

Tap, Jazz & Lyrical

Tommy Alexander

Tap, Jazz & Lyrical		  

guest teaching staff

Barry Lather*

Guest Celebrity

Linda Bernabei-Retter

Jazz & Lyrical

Christine Dion

Make up, Grooming & Health Care

Rhonda Miller

Jazz & Tap

Debbi Dee

Tap

Kourtni Lind*

Contemporary

Roni Mahler

Ballet

Gabriel Francisco

Hip Hop

Joy Spears*

Contemporary

Gina Badone

Contemporary

Thommie Retter*

Tap

Chris Rogers

Alternative

*Upon availability.