The goals of the CDSS Centennial Tour are:
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Using the CDSS Centennial brand/credibility to help increase local and regional visibility, generate enthusiasm, and draw more participants to a chosen community's offerings
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Significant National and International exposure, through our website (www.cdss.org) and other Centennial media outlets, reaching our constituents and beyond, to boost local pride and foster community growth
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A connection to the broader National and International dance/music/song community through the "hub" of CDSS
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Master workshop leaders and performers, leading workshops and master classes to help local participants, performers, leaders, and organizers increase skills and gain confidence, aiming to leave a long-lasting positive impact on each tour community's local dance/music/song community
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CDSS is partnering with each chosen community to create the series of events that make up a Centennial Tour stop in that community
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CDSS is providing the financial backing to make a Centennial tour stop happen in a chosen community
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CDSS is partnering with each chosen community to pool regional resources, strengthening connections between communities that share similar goals
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CDSS is partnering with each chosen community to create access to Tour events throughout its region