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| DRUM MAJORETTES OF AMERICA Organized 1947 - Celebrating 60 Years of Baton Twirling Official Website of Drum Majorettes of America |
| For more information, contact: Drum Majorettes of America P.O. Box 19028 Charlotte, North Carolina 28219 Doris M. Faber, National Executive Director |
| Office: 704-392-5472 Facsimile: 704-394-5611 Email: dfaber2520@aol.com |
| Drum Majorettes of America is a non-profit organization that promotes the sport of baton twirling for individuals and uniformed groups. The organization sanctions baton contests, clinics, workshops, and related activities produced under its rules. D.M.A. is one of the largest and most active baton twirling organizations in existence. It was founded in 1947 by Victor Faber, who acted as Director through 1960. In 1960, David R. Faber was named the National Executive Director and acted in that capacity until his retirement in 1998. Doris Faber currently serves as National Executive Director. Originally named "Drum Majors and Majorettes of America," D.M.A. has always led the way in designing contest events. When D.M.A. was established, there were more boys than girls participating in baton twirling. D.M.A. was the first twirling organization to separate categories into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, later adding Special Beginner, Newcomer, and Elite levels. D.M.A. initiated the Best Appearing Event to help improve the overall appearance of the contestants. D.M.A. was the first to have a National Contest where contestants traveled to one location and competed in person. The selection of "Majorette Queen of America" occurs each summer during D.M.A.'s National Competition. The selection of "America's Most Beautiful Majorette" occurs each winter during D.M.A's Mini-National Competition. D.M.A. also has one of the largest team competitions including twirling, dance twirl, strut, novelty, dance lines, and pom lines. D.M.A. leads the way in providing scholarship opportunities to competitors to assist in furthering their education. In addition to scholarship awards, D.M.A. also assists in placing twirlers in colleges and universities who offer financial assistance. |
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