We believe... - that specific Drama & Dance knowledge, skills and values are critical for learning at all levels of education, in Ontario. - that Drama & Dance as art forms and as processes of learning integrate the curriculum and facilitate essential learning outcomes. - that to be effective, all teachers must experience in-depth pre-service and in-service training in educational Drama and/or Dance both as subjects and as vehicles for integrated and cross-curricular studies. - that it is essential for Drama & Dance teachers to develop partnerships with the educational and artistic communities and with the public. Our goal, as stated in our by-laws, is to "encourage and support the development of drama and dance in education in Ontario". To do this, we... - Promote strong arts education in schools and communities across Ontario - Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among those involved in drama and dance in education - Provide leadership and advocacy in drama and dance in education - Provide professional development in those involved in drama and dance in education - Cooperate with existing arts agencies and education organizations.