WELCOME to the DDCA

The Dance Drill Coaches Association of Oregon is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive community where mentors and dancers can find education, scholarships, and opportunities for growth, while instilling an appreciation for dance as an art form.

Meet The Board of Directors

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Reminders and Announcements

COACHES BAND GROUP

Many of us use Band for our own teams, and it's such a helpful tool! We are moving away from Facebook, and adopting Band as our new forum for all Oregon DDCA Members.

Band Page

PENALTY VALUES

The OSAA has adopted the DDCA penalty values the membership passed a couple years ago. All penalties from now on will have the same value at local and state competitions.

2025 ALL STATE TEAM

Congrats to the 2025

All State Teams!

1A-4A All State Team:

Erika Akers (Marshfield), Dylan Candela (Astoria), Rachel Dang (Valley Catholic), Emma Humphries (Astoria), Sammie Stills (Pendleton), Isabella Poe (Astoria), Addison Schrotzberger (Scappoose)

5A All State Team:

Isabella Baker (South Albany), Leia Dorman (West Albany), Jack Hurley (Silverton), Brooklyn Jackson (South Albany), Imari Miller (West Albany), Paisley Rains (Silverton), Eloisa Ribbing (Parkrose), Leslie Snair (South Albany), Hailey Vinogradoff (Silverton), Gabriella Walker (Canby).

6A All State Team:

Hope Bomar (Tigard), Madison Chambers (Tigard), Ellie Corman (Lakeridge), Dasha Gordienko (Tualatin), Makena Hammond (Lake Oswego), Addie Heyer (Lake Oswego), Arianna Kennett (Sherwood), Anna Mimnaugh (Tigard), Sophie Monahan (Linconln), Lexi Prouser (Sherwood), Brooke Rinard (Sam Barlow), Cloe Roberts (Tualatin), Hannah Robertson (Lincoln), Natalie Santilli (Clackamas), Alaina Schlegel (Clackamas), Sydney Stuart (Lakeridge), Bella Terzenbach (Sprague), Eva Ujifusa (Clackamas), Lily Walsh (West Linn), Bella Waugh (Sherwood), Caden Williams (Grant), Josee Zagacki (Lake Oswego).

2025 Diversity & Acadameic SCHOLARSHIP Applications

The applications for the Academic and Diversity Excellence scholarships are LIVE now!

DEADLINE: January 12th 2025 by 11:59pm

Please inform your dancers that they will most likely need a Gmail email address to be able to access the applications and be able upload their essays. There's no way to bypass this part of the electronic application.

Scholarship Page

Email the DDCA Scholarship Coordinator if access or issues with the application arise

Scholarship Coordinator

BECOME A JUDGE!

The DDCA is looking for Judges! Fast-track training is available for certain applicants! Apply now to join our team of Performance Judges, Technical Judges, and Media/Tablulation

More Info and Applicaltion

2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

Membership registration for the 24-25 season is now open. Register your membership with the DDCA in order to have access to the monthly newsletter, membership meetings and voting rights, DDCA events, DDCA awards, scholarships and more!

When registering your team please register yourself and any assistant coaches, choreographers, or advisors associated with your team.

PAYMENT WAS DUE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Payments and registration received after Oct 18 are subject to a $100 late fee

Registration Form

Paid Members List

THANK YOU BUSINESS SPONSORS!

Learn More about our Sponsors

DDCA Invitational marks end of 2024 Competitions

Holiday Dance Festival - Putnam Competition

DDCA BLOG

The applications for the Academic and Diversity Excellence scholarships are LIVE now!

Academic Scholarship Application:
https://forms.gle/FYojVy7G9zHwn9Av6

Diversity Excellence Scholarship Application:
https://forms.gle/oMB9bFa4DvVEu7q37

DEADLINE: January 12th, 2025 by 11:59pm

Join us this Saturday, December 14th for the annual DDCA Invitational competition at Wilsonville High School!

Doors open- 9:30 am
Round 1- 10:00 am
Round 2- approx. 4:00 pm
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors/students CASH ONLY

FLASH SPECIAL!!

Any raffle entrances within the next 24 hours will automatically enter you into an additional raffle prize for a KAADY car wash gift card ($10 value). We will draw 5 winners at 4:00 Monday December, 9th.

DDCA Invitational 2024 merchandise is out now! Options include: T-shirts, long sleeves, crewneck sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, and customizable back text!

Order now at the link below:
https://bgwearabledesigns.chipply.com/DDCA2024/store.aspx?action=viewall

The 2024 DDCA Scholarship Raffle is LIVE!

Place your bets on baskets, enter to win & share with friends.

Prizes include: White Bird Dance Basket, Wine Basket, Nothing Bundt Cake Prize, and more!

Visit the link below to enter a raffle today:
https://ddca.betterworld.org/

The results are in from competition weekend two! Congratulations to all teams and dancers!

The results are in from competition weekend one! Congratulations to all teams and dancers! 🙌

The 2024 DDCA Scholarship Raffle is LIVE!

Place your bets on baskets, enter to win & share with friends.

Prizes include: Nothing Bundt Cake Prize, Showtime basket, Sporty Prize basket, Sweet Fun basket, Thunderbird Dance Camp, and more!

Visit the link below to enter a raffle today:
https://ddca.betterworld.org/

The 2024 DDCA Scholarship Raffle is LIVE!

Place your bets on baskets, enter to win & share with friends.

Prizes include: Amusement park basket, beach house getaway, Dance Team Central basket, museum basket, and more!

Visit the link below to enter the raffle today:
https://ddca.betterworld.org/

It is time to register for All-State! Registration should be completed by coaches only, by the deadline of November 24th, 2024. Apply at the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW8flWy1rZ02XPUxo-LrjZxZWNGoqmAInAIUMVTLEOMYA0dw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

The 2024-2025 OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP is now accepting applications!!

Application deadline is Tuesday, October 15th.

Please see the link below to apply!
https://forms.gle/cuy1kTR4eamzyEfu5

For questions contact: scholarship@ddcaoregon.org

Please join us in welcoming two new board members to the DDCA Board of Directors!

Emily Salter Cook, Sprague
Madison Middleton, Sellwood MS

Lastly, please join us in welcoming these two boards members back to the Board!

James Healey, Canby/North Eugene
Mackenzie Johnson, Rex Putnam

Please join us in thanking these three retiring Board members! All three served two years in their positions. Thank you for continuing to grow the DDCA and serve high school dancers in the state of Oregon! ✨

Erika Myrick, Forest Grove
Roshny Martuscelli, Asscoiate Member. She will remain on the board as the JA Commissioner.
Coral Burgess, Cleveland

Just a few of our vendor card raffle winners! The conference yesterday was a HUGE success!! Thank you to all who presented, sponsored, and joined us for a great day of learning and discussion. ✨

The DDCA is excited to share that Hayley and Danielle will be sharing all their knowledge on national competitions today at the Spring Conference! ✨

The DDCA is excited to share that Hillary will be teaching a stretch/strength/skill movement class today at the Spring Conference! ✨

The DDCA is excited to share that Roshny and Ivana from the JALT will be doing a scoresheet review today at the Spring Conference! ✨

The DDCA is grateful for @danceteamunion and their sponsorship of our Spring Conference! Check out all that they have to offer! ✨

The DDCA is excited to share that Leslie will be hosting a budgeting round table at the Spring Conference! ✨

The DDCA is excited to share that Coral will be teaching a drill down basics class at the Spring Conference tomorrow! ✨

The DDCA is excited to share that Lori Haslam, Hillary McClintick, Ana Maria, James Healey and Mina Ortega will be speaking on a panel, moderated by Ally Carney, all about different dance opportunities for dancers post high school at the Spring Conference! Register today! ✨

The DDCA is excited to share that Chelsea Godon will be teaching an Ellove technique movement class at the Spring Conference! Register today! ✨

Use code DDCACONFERENCE24 for 10% off of your spring conference registration fee! Only applies to rsvp and pay now option! You can use the code multiple times if you are registering more than one coach! ✨ Offer only valid on Monday, April 8!

The DDCA is excited to share that Jordan Isadore will be teaching a contemporary movement class at the Spring Conference! Register today! ✨

The DDCA is proud to announce Dr. Chelsea Pierotti as a speaker at the 2024 Spring Conference. Register today!

The 2024 State Championships are almost here! 🏆🌟🙌🏻

Don't miss out on an opportunity to support your favorite dancers and teams this weekend. 🎉

Be sure to tag us throughout your weekend so we can share your competition highlights! ✨

The results are in from our last weekend of winter competition before state! Congratulations to all teams and dancers! ✨

The last week of winter competition is here! Don't miss out on an opportunity to support your favorite dancers and teams tomorrow. 🎉

Be sure to tag us throughout your day so we can share your competition highlights! ✨

The results are in - weekend five of winter competition is in the books! Congratulations to all teams and dancers! ✨

Coaches and Association Members - the DDCA Board is excited to share information regarding our spring conference, spring membership meeting and awards banquet below!!

Event date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Conference
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Canby High School

Spring Membership Meeting
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Canby High School

Awards Banquet
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Antonia Ballroom

Early Bird Special
Conference and Banquet fee before March 10, 2024: $125 per person

Registration AND payment enters you into a drawing for a prize ONLY if payment is made before March 10, 2024. Prizes include a Pro Action Camp for one dancer, Thunderbird Dance Camp Coaches fee - with more prizes to be added!

Conference and Banquet fee after March 10, 2024: $145 per person

Awards Banquet Only: $35 per person

Head to the DDCA website for RSVP and payment links!

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