Membership Benefits


  • Reduced member registration rates for conferences, virtual programs, and the National Festival- an average savings of $135 per individual
  • Regional conference priority registration
  • Eligibility to participate in the adjudication process (In-person and virtual options)
  • Voting privileges during ACDA Elections

Opportunities for students to:

  • Participate in a diverse range of classes and workshops
  • Perform in adjudication concerts and/or informal concerts
  • Receive feedback from a panel of adjudicators
  • Network with other established artists, companies and businesses
  • Audition for summer intensives and scholarships
  • Gain leadership skills as an ACDA Student Ambassador
  • Engage in recruitment fairs
  • Eligibility to be considered for performance opportunities at the National College Dance Festival and/or Jacob’s Pillow
  • Attend and participate in FREE Screendance Workshops throughout the year

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

  • Peer Response
  • Research presentations
  • Teaching opportunities
  • Participate in a diverse range of classes and workshops
  • Option to receive and share information about auditions, scholarships, job opportunities, internships and more!
  • Attend and participate in FREE Screendance Workshops throughout the year

  • Regional priority registration for conferences
  • Opportunities to participate in a diverse range of classes and workshops, present research, and network with other established artists, students, companies and businesses
  • Attend and participate in free Screendance Workshops throughout the year
  • Voting privileges during ACDA Elections
  • Individual members may not participate in adjudication.