Membership Benefits

Institutional Membership Benefits


  • Reduced member registration rates- an average savings of $35 per individual
  • Regional priority registration for first week of registration
  • Priority registration for any regional conference beginning the third week of registration
  • Eligibility to participate in the adjudication process (In-person and virtual options)

Opportunities for students to:

  • Participate in a diverse range of classes and workshops
  • Perform in adjudication concerts and/or informal concerts
  • Network with other established artists, companies and businesses
  • Audition for Summer Intensives and scholarships
  • Gain leadership skills with the ACDA Student Engagement Program & Student Mentorship Program
  • Engage in recruitment fairs

Opportunities for faculty and graduate students to engage in professional development including:

  • Peer response, research presentations, teaching and participation in classes
  • Eligibility to be considered for performance opportunities at the National College Dance Festival (Kennedy Center) and/or Jacob’s Pillow
  • Option to receive and share information about auditions, scholarships, job opportunities, internships and more!
  • American Dance Festival (ADF): Enjoy 20% off tuition for ADF’s Dance Professional Workshop Intensive or ADF’s DPW Intensive plus Sampler for all ACDA members. Additionally, access ADF Summer Study for Dance Educators and Professionals Workshop.

Individual Membership Benefits

  • Regional priority registration for first week of registration
  • Priority registration for any regional conference beginning the third week of registration
  • Opportunities to participate in a diverse range of classes and workshops, present research, and network with other established artists, students, companies and businesses
  • Voting privileges during ACDA Elections
  • Individual members may not participate in adjudication.