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GOALS OF THE DDCA

The DDCA supports and endorses the following dance team coaching Goals and Objectives.

Provide a wholesome environment and medium for students in high school to entertain audiences through team dance/drill performances.

To participate in school functions and contribute to the spirit and pride of the high school settings.

To stress the importance of competition as a means of motivation to excellence and not as an end in itself.

To teach physical fitness through activity. The specific skills associated with this activity include but are not limited to: endurance, flexibility, rhythm, coordination and nutrition.

To teach emotional fitness through teamwork. The specific skills associated with the activity include but are not limited to: dependability, responsibility, commitment, sportsmanship, discipline, and awareness of the capabilities of others.

To instill an appreciation of dance as an art form and encourage students to recognize and appreciate the originality, creativity, and variety of movement associated with dance.

To teach cooperation, to practice appropriate sportsmanship, accept and give constructive criticism, and encourage support of team members and other teams.

To teach the value of working together toward common goals through team activities. Some activities might include fundraising, practicing, team building activities, teaching, etc.

To take pride in ones appearance and cleanliness.

To serve member coaches by supporting and providing a building block for them.

To encourage positive parental involvement.

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HOW TO BECOME A DDCA MEMBER

Yearly membership runs from the Fall Membership meeting to the next Fall Membership meeting. Dues are collected year-round. Full membership benefits are given to those registering prior to the Fall Membership deadline. These include: new manual for first-year members, membership card, minutes and mailings, membership directory and manual updates for the previous year. Members registering late will be added to the mailing list and receive future mailings. Five types of membership are offered: Coach, Associate, Business, Judge and Student. Complimentary memberships are offered to the board of directors and Ex Officio members of the board.
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RECOGNITION AWARDS

The DDCA has a recognition program that includes Coach of the Year, Service Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award. The nomination process is the same for all three awards: the membership submits names of those individuals that deserve the appropriate recognition. Coach of the Year and Lifetime Achievement nominations are taken in December, forms are e-mailed to the membership.

Coach of the Year nominees are then voted on by the membership at the Winter meeting in January; Lifetime Achievement nominees are sent to an appointed committee for the selection process. Nomination forms for Service Awards are passed out at the Winter meeting and are due the second week of February, nominees are then sent to an appointed committee for the selection process. All award recipients are then recognized at the State Championships in March.

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