United Dance Merchants of America

05/17/2026

Dance Teachers & Studio Owners, this page is closing! Follow the new UDMA - United Dance Merchants of America page so you don't miss info and promotions about upcomning Dance Teacher Expos. https://www.facebook.com/udmadanceteacherexpo

05/06/2026

WE'VE MOVED! Join us on our NEW FACEBOOK and NEW INSTAGRAM pages - the ONLY places to get the most updated info on UDMA expo events, promotions and giveaways. Click the links and give us a follow so we can keep growing our dance community!

https://www.instagram.com/udmadanceteacherexpo/

https://www.facebook.com/udmadanceteacherexpo

United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA), founded in 1959, is a nonprofit organization supporting the dance studio industry through trusted vendors, education, networking, and the renowned UDMA Dance Teacher Expos across North America.

04/30/2026

50% off tickets ends this weekend. 🎟️ Sign up for texts and save. Don't miss the deal!
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CHICAGO
September 26-27, 2026
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173

NEW YORK
October 10-11, 2026
Meadowlands Expo Center
355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094

04/29/2026

LAST DAY TO WIN! Register for either the New York or Chicago UDMA Dance Teacher Expo by International Dance Day (TODAY) and be entered to win this dance teacher prize bundle. Already registered? You are already in the running! https://zurl.co/ke8El

Check back for the winner announcement Thursday morning!

04/27/2026

2 DAYS LEFT left to register for either the New York or Chicago UDMA Dance Teacher Expo by International Dance Day (this Wednesday!) and be entered to win this dance teacher prize bundle. Already registered? You are already in the running! You were gonna go anyway - get registering off your list before the weekend! https://zurl.co/ercfh Winner announced on Thursday morning.

CHICAGO
September 26-27, 2026
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173

NEW YORK
October 10-11, 2026
Meadowlands Expo Center
355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094

04/25/2026

GIVEAWAY ALERT! ⭐ 👕 🕯️ Register for either the New York or Chicago UDMA Dance Teacher Expo by International Dance Day (April 29th, this Wednesday!) and be entered to win this dance teacher prize bundle which includes, teacher bracelet, recital candle and ph plies t-shirt. Already registered? You are already in the running! You were gonna go anyway - get registering off your list before the weekend! https://zurl.co/UMgkg Winner announced on Thursday morning!

CHICAGO
September 26-27, 2026
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173

NEW YORK
October 10-11, 2026
Meadowlands Expo Center
355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094

04/24/2026

Join Kimber Larson of The PAC Collective for an inside look at how competitions are designed and run. You’ll walk away with practical strategies for selecting the right events, structuring fees for your competitive teams, and preparing for a successful competition season. Clarify your studio’s core values so you can confidently choose the competition brands and circuits that align best with your goals. Register now! https://zurl.co/fUtLu

04/23/2026

As an organization dedicated to supporting the dance industry, one thing is clear to us: the most successful studios are investing heavily in their teaching faculty. That’s why we want to highlight an upcoming summer retreat designed specifically to solve the challenges you face as a studio owner. Check out Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo! See you there! https://www.danceteacherweb.com/

04/22/2026

We are thrilled to have Steve Sirico back at BOTH UDMA Dance Teacher Expo locations this year!
His NEW seminar "You Are the Chief Solution Officer (CSO): Mastering the Art of the 5-Star Fix" will dive into the root causes of studio stress and map out the most effective, straightforward solutions.

Get your all access passes for $25 with code. https://zurl.co/7zX3K

04/21/2026

THIS IS DANCE. Kindness, Inclusion, Community . We celebrate the studios that go beyond training exceptional dancers and lead with heart.

We are trilled to announce that this fall, United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA) and National Dance Foundation (NDF) will be selecting one dance studio to recognize for their outsanding work in the community.

To nominate your studio please fill out this form. Honoree will be presented with a plaque at the New York UDMA Dance Teacher Expo. Link to apply: https://zurl.co/JLhTW

Represented here: Reflections In Dance, Bethesda Conservatory Of Dance and
Rhonda’s Footeworks.