Chapter #8 - Dance Masters of Western NY
The Western NY Chapter of Dance Masters has members from Schenectady to Pennsylvania, including the Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo areas. We are also proud to have many members from Ontario, Canada in our chapter. 
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We currently have 4 workshops per year for our members and their students. Our pageants and performing arts contest is held at the UB Center 
for the Arts.
In October, 2003, we will hold our workshop 'm Sherrill, NY. Date and faculty to be announced at a later date. We have many members whose students are working professionally in the dance world- including touring companies, Broadway shows and Disney. 
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Anyone interested in becoming a member can click on the "Membership Information" link in the corner office

Dance Masters of Western New York Title Winners
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This section is still under construction....   Please visit again soon..... 

President:  Marlene Merritt 
130 Hillcrest Ave.  Click here for a message from Our President... .
Schenectady, NY 12304 .
518-372-5282 //  Fax 518-374-4394

mmerritt@nycap.rr.com

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Secretary: Judy Pickhardt 
65 Minden Drive .
Orchard Park, NY 14127 .
716 825-4349  / Fax: 716-825-4349

judgejudyp@aol.com

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Treasurer: Roseann Miranda  (webmaster)
16 Blair Lane .
West Seneca, NY 14224 .
716-675-4780 / S- 716-822-1048 

.roseannmiranda@aol.com

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  Forms and Applications... Click here.....

Membership Information - Click here..... .

Announcing the New and Exciting Student Honors Intensive Program - S.H.I.P. - Click here.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: 
  • DMWNY - Workshops, Board & Grand Body Meetings - Hyatt Regency, Rochester, NY - March 30, 2008
  • DMWNY - Solo Title Competitions - PAC - UB Center for the Arts - Buffalo, NY - April 18-20, 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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March 30, 2008 - Spring Workshops
Hyatt Regency, Rochester, NY

Featuring:

Workshops
Board & Grand Body Meetings

For more information, please contact: Judy Pickhardt 716-825-4349  //  E-Mail: judgejudyp@aol.com 

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April 18-20, 2008 - Solo Title Competitions - PAC's
State University at Buffalo, Center For The Arts, Amherst Campus, NY

Featuring:

Performing Arts Competitions, 
Solo Title Competitions

For more information, please contact: Judy Pickhardt 716-825-4349  //  E-Mail: judgejudyp@aol.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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April 18-20, 2008 - Solo Title Competitions - PAC's
State University at Buffalo, Center For The Arts, Amherst Campus, NY

Featuring:

Performing Arts Competitions, 
Solo Title Competitions

For more information, please contact: Judy Pickhardt 716-825-4349  //  E-Mail: judgejudyp@aol.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.........
Ontario, Canada - St. Catharines

 
Amanda Robertson

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
7 Sajur Court
St Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2M 6K5 
(905) 935-2404 
E-mail: ar00ax@brocku.ca 
 Web page: Coming soon
Ontario, Canada - Thorold

 
Lisa DiMaurizio-Paroyan

Member since: --
Director: Fascination Dance Studio
8 Clairmont St. Unit #4
Thorold, Ontario, Canada L2V 1R1 
(909) 227-8307 
E-mail: fds@sympatico.ca 
 Web page: www.fascinationdance.ca
 
Amanda Stewart

Member since: --
Instructor: Fascination Dance Studio
6 Clairmont Street
Thorold, Ontario, Canada L2V 1R1 
(905) 227-0076
E-mail: amandastewart8@yahoo.ca 
 Web page: Coming Soon
Ontario, Canada - Waterdown

 
Linda Collins

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
13 Carl Cres.
Waterdown, Ontario, Canada L0R 2H4 
(905) 689-3200 
E-mail: Please call direct  
 Web page: Coming soon:
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Avon, New York

 
Natale Petti

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
214 Theresa Drive
Avon, NY 14414    
(585) 226-2988
E-mail: singwithnatale@yahoo.com 
 Web page: www.dancecentreonline.com
Blasdell, New York

 
Judy Pickhardt

Secretary  - DMWNY

Member since: --
Owner: Judy Pickhardt Dance Academy
3656 Milestrip Road
Blasdell, NY 14219 
(716) 825-4349 
E-mail: judgejudyp@aol.com   
 Web page: Coming soon
Buffalo, New York

 
Matthew Clark

Member since: 1981
Director: Clark Academy of Performing Arts
3068 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214 
(716) 833-8277 
E-mail: dance4capa@aol.com   
 Web page: www.clarkacademy.com 
Canaseraga, New York

 
Helen C. De Vinney

Member since: --
Owner: De Vinney School of Dance
610 State Route 70
Canaseraga, NY 14822 
(607) 545-6578 
E-mail: Please call direct  
 Web page: Coming soon:
Cheektowaga, New York

 
Kippy Ralabate

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
70 Nagel Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225 
(716) 683-6554 
E-mail: Please call direct
 Web page: Coming soon:
 
Eileen Lambert

Member since: --
Director: University at Buffalo - Ballet Program
103 Audet Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14227 
(716) 668-3968 
E-mail: topaz1220@aol.com   
 Web page: Coming soon:
Clarence, New York

 
Leonard Castilone

Member since: --
Owner: David DeMarie Dance Studios
P.O. Box 408
Clarence, NY 14031 
(716) 626-9040 
E-mail: louis49@adelphia.net   
 Web page: www.daviddemarie.com
Conklin, New York

 
Helene Yelverton

Member since: --
Owner / Director : Helene Yelverton Dance Studio 
1299 Conklin Road
Conklin, NY 13748 
(607) 775-2573 
E-mail: wey44@aol.com  
 Web page: www.hydancers.com
 
Michele Krisko

Member since: --
Assistant Director : Helene Yelverton Dance Studio 
1299 Conklin Road
Conklin, NY 13748 
(607) 775-2573 
E-mail: Please call direct  
 Web page: www.hydancers.com
Dansville, New York

 
Jane Petti

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
 7 North Clinton Street
Dansville, NY 14432 
(585) 335-6536
E-mail: dancewithmissjane@yahoo.com 
 Web page: www.dancecentreonline.com
Depew, New York

 
Theresa McCann

Member since: 1968
Director: Miss Theresa's School of Dance
1400 Losson Road
Depew, NY 14043  
(716) 681-8550
E-mail: tmccann@adelphia.net 
 Web page: Coming soon
Elmira, New York

 
Robyn Bennett

Member since: 2007
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
 417 Balsam Street
Elmira, NY 14904 
(607) 732-1498 
E-mail: base4life1203@yahoo.com   
 Web page: Coming soon:
 
Debra Warfe

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
 433 Schuyler Avenue
Elmira, NY 14904 
(607) 732-6122 
E-mail: Please call direct
 Web page: Coming soon:
Getzville, New York

 
Michelle Spezio Ferm

Member since: 2007
Owner / Director: Spezio's Dance Dynamics Inc.
 1639 N. French Rd. suite 300
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 741-7088
E-mail: speziosdance@aol.com   
 Web page: www.speziosdancedynamics.com
Hamilton, New York

 
Joy Schrank Canning

Member since: 1980
Owner / Director: Joy's Dance Studio
 6512 Wes Road
Hamilton, NY 13346 
(315) 842-1571 / Fax: (314) 824-8468
E-mail: canning@dreamscape.com   
 Web page: Coming soon:
Horseheads, New York

 
Donna Brooks Youmans

Member since: 1966
Owner: Donna Brooks Dance Academy
114 Lilac Drive
Horseheads, NY 14845 
(607) 739-8240 
E-mail: dancinjeannie@aol.com 
 Web page: Coming soon:
Johnstown, New York

 
Lisa Roth

Member since: 2004
Owner: High Performance Dance Center
 101 Union Avenue
Johnstown, NY 12095 
(518) 736-1233 
E-mail: highperformancedance@danceart.net   
 Web page: www.highperformancedance.com
Lackawanna, New York

 
Roseann Miranda

Treasurer - DMWNY

Member since: --
Owner: Miranda Dance Academy
 1590 Abbott Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218 
(716)-822-1048  //  716-675-4780
E-mail: roseannmiranda@aol.com   
 Web page: Coming soon:
Ontario, New York

 
Sandy Stramonine

Member since: --
Owner: Sandy Stramonine School of Dance
 5662 Walworth Rd.
Ontario, NY 14519
(315) 986-4786
E-mail: sandysssdance@aol.com  
 Web page: Coming soon
Orchard Park, New York

 
Mary Alice Dietz

Member since: 1970
Owner: Mary Alice's Dance Studio
 40 Rolling Hills
Orchard Park, NY 14127 
(716) 662-1619
E-mail: madtap9291@aol.com  
 Web page: www.maryalices.com
 
Katie Walh

Member since: 1996
Owner: Walh Performing Arts Studios
 2937 Southwestern Blvd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 675-7607 
E-mail: info@walhstudios.com  
 Web page: www.walhstudios.com
Oswego, New York

 
Susan Gardner

Member since: 1989
Owner: Susan's Academy of Dance
180 Water Street
Oswego, NY 13126 
(315) 342-0900 
E-mail: sgardn1@twcny.rr.com  
 Web page: Coming soon:
Rochester, New York

 
Lois A. Amato

Member since: --
Director: Artistry of Dance
 2201 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617 
(585) 544-8370 
E-mail: laamato@frontiernet.net   
 Web page: Coming soon:
 
Marilyn Caccamise

Member since: 1974
Owner: Marilyn Schneider School of Dance
518 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14612 
(585) 227-1111 
E-mail: msdancer@rochester.rr.com   
 Web page: Coming soon:
Schenectady, New York

 
Marlene Merritt

President  - DMWNY

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
 130 Hillcrest Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304 
(518) 372-5282 
E-mail: merritt.dance@worldnet.att.net   
 Web page: Coming soon:
 
Mara Merritt

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
 1721 Athol Road
Schenectady, NY 12308 
(518) 372-1855 
E-mail: merritt.dance@worldnet.att.net   
 Web page: Coming soon:
Sidney, New York

 
Amy Burns-Cuozzo

Member since: 1991
Owner / Director: ABC Center for Performing Arts
 32 Main Street
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 895-6450
E-mail: camj@stny.rr.com   
 Web page: www.abcschoolofdance.com
Tonawanda, New York

 
Carmarie Glogoza

Member since: --
Instructor: Private - by appointment only
 800 Ellicoh Crk.
Tonawanda, NY 14150 
(716) 695-0585 
E-mail: dancin4c@aol.com   
 Web page: Coming soon:
Webster, New York

 
Sharon Casper

Member since: 2005
Instructor: Dance 22
 696 Ridge Road.
Webster, NY 14580 
(585) 467-4441
E-mail: casperdance@yahoo.com
 Web page: Coming soon:
 
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