ABOUT US

OUR STORY

Dance Masters International Association (DMIA) was founded in Western Australia in 1962. The association serves to support, encourage and promote ballroom dancing and Theatrical dancing as professional sports in WA. This is achieved by upholding international best standards.

The DMIA is run by an Executive Committee comprised of member representatives and dance professionals from across the state. Membership is open to all ballroom and theatrical dance studios in WA.

The association has an excellent syllabus for ballroom practical and theory examinations for amateur and professional candidates and hosts a range of dance competitions and championships across the year.

Working together with our member studios, we encourage excellence in ballroom and theatrical dancing by striving towards the ongoing achievement of our association objectives.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Advance ballroom and theatrical dance as a sport and artform and for recreation or vocation.
Promote ballroom and theatrical dance for the purpose of greater participation, expertise, enjoyment, knowledge and education.
Provide facilities and co-ordination for teaching, display and entertainment.
Provide an administrative body for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and expertise with respect to dance to create higher general standards in the professional teaching of ballroom and theatrical dancing as a vocation.
Provide a qualified Board of Examiners to examine candidates for certification of professional standard in the ability and instruction of dance; to certify such persons as qualified for the purposes of the standards prescribed by the Association.
Encourage education in dance amongst the public and endeavor to continually advance and raise the standards of dance by way of financial assistance, scholarships or subsidies.
Achieve international recognition of Dance Masters International Association for its standard of knowledge, expertise and practice of dance.