
Aims & History
The aims of the CDTA are to advance education
in the field of dance and maintain throughout Canada an organization of qualified dance teachers. The CDTA was formed in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, Ont in 1949. As of July 1st, 2022 the Association became a Truly National Association.
Become a Certified Dance Educator

cdta@cdtanational.ca
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National Executive & Administrative Team
President – | Shannon Vallée |
Past President & Exam Registrar | Melody Van Veen |
Vice-President, Website & Media Director | Julie Dionne |
Secretary Treasurer – | Barbara Dearborn |
Administrator – | Paulette Puetz |
National Consultants
Ballet |
Paulette Puetz |
Ballroom/Specialty Dance | Alain Milette |
Modern | Barbara Miller |
Tap | Julie Dionne |
Jazz | Donna Moreau |
Multicultural | Carol Coulson |
Acrobatic Dance | GaëtaneHughes |
Regional Directors
Melody Van Veen | AB |
Danielle Carter | AB |
Barbara Dearborn | ATL |
Erin Cusack | ATL |
Shauna Milne | BC |
Stacey Butterworth | BC |
Angelique Ashwin | ON |
Christine Campbell | ON |
Alain Milette | QC |
Julie Dionne | QC |
Paulette Puetz | SK |
Melissa Wallace | SK |