News
PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR DANCE PROFESSIONALS’ SUMMIT 2011
TAD is currently planning for our bi-annual Dance Professionals Summit of 2011.
This weekend of professional development for studio and K-12 teachers, dancers,
and directors offers a valuable networking and educational opportunity for the Tennessee
dance community. We would like to hear from our members concerning their needs and
wishes for content and master faculty. How can TAD be of service to you through
the Summit? Summit 2011 is tentatively planned for January 8-9, 2011. Let us hear
from you at info@tennesseedance.org with suggestions prior to December 15.
NEW MEMBERSHIP PARTNERS PROGRAM
TAD Membership Partners program offers TAD members discounts to various programs
and services across the state. Access your membership benefits by showing your TAD
membership card to any of the participating organizations. For a current list of
companies offering benefits download our membership
partners list.
NOMINATE BOARD MEMBERS
Are you interested in serving on the TAD Board of Directors? We are always looking
for committed individuals from all parts of the state to further the mission of
TAD. Contact the TAD office (info@tennesseedance.org)
for an application and information form.
TAD HAS RELOCATED TO CHATTANOOGA
Please update your address books now with TAD's new info:
Tennessee Association of Dance
P.O.Box 4368
Chattanooga, TN 37405
info@tennesseedance.org
(423) 855-7890
Also please update your email address books to accept email from events@regonline.
This is our online membership and registration service. Many emails are sent to
members from this email address.
MEET TAD'S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Karen Wilson has accepted the position of Executive Director. Karen is a former
TAD Board member with 11 years of board service including holding the offices of
Past President, President, General Vice President and Regional Vice President. She
has a broad knowledge of TAD's programs and history and is committed to continuing
the work of TAD. She is also currently Director of Dance at Center for Creative
Arts in Chattanooga, where she oversees a growing dance department while teaching
all levels of ballet to grades 6 -12. Please do not hesitate to call or email her
at TAD's office: (423) 855-7890 or drop her an email at
moc.ecnadeessennet@ofni .
ARTS ADVOCACY
Stay informed on issues of arts advocacy both statewide and nationally. Become a
member of Tennesseans for the Arts and Americans for the Arts. These organizations
are your voice to state and national government officials concerning issues of interest
to the arts. Visit their websites for more information.
Tennesseans for the Arts: www.tn4arts.org
Americans for the Arts:
www.americansforthearts.org