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
- Eligibility to participate in the adjudication process
- In-person adjudication
- At-Large Virtual Adjudication
- Screendance Adjudication
- 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 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.
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