Join a network of 320+ national and international institutions and individuals of higher learning for 11 annual regional conferences throughout the United States, the biennial National College Dance Festival, At-Large Virtual Adjudication and the Screendance Festival. ACDA values equity and inclusivity and provides crucial opportunities for broadening perspectives. Since 1973, well over 100,000 students, faculty, musicians, independent and guest artists have participated in ACDA conferences and festivals.
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
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 Inside/Out Series
Receive and share information about auditions, scholarships, job opportunities, internships and more!
Individual Membership Benefits
(Great option for individual artists, studio owners, retired faculty, staff members from dance companies or organizations, etc).
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
Network with other established artists, students, companies and businesses
Voting privileges during ACDA Elections
Individual members may not participate in adjudication.
Exclusive Partnership:
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 institutional or individual member faculty and graduate students. Additionally, access ADF Summer Study for Dance Educators and Professionals Workshop.