LDF is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. It shall have no affiliation with any state or national organization with similar objectives. The purpose of LDF is to cooperate with Lanier Middle School (LMS) dance Directors to support an effective program for dance and to promote general activities pertaining to the dance program, taking precautions not to interfere with the curriculum and direction of the dance program Directors.