For Participants

Thinking about graduate school but not sure where to begin? Whether you are interested in performance, choreography, dance education, arts administration, or another area of the field, this introductory workshop will help you explore your options.

Learn about the different types of graduate degrees available, and what to consider when choosing a program. You will also hear directly from representatives from graduate programs across the country, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and discover programs that align with your goals. Whether you are actively applying or just beginning to explore, this session will help you take the next step with confidence.

Click here to register and select the “Participant Ticket” (Only available for ACDA Members)

​Deadline to Register: Friday, November 13, 2026

For Graduate Programs

Advertising with the American College Dance Association gives your graduate program a unique opportunity to connect directly with students who are actively considering their next steps in dance education and careers.

• Direct engagement with prospective students: Participate in a ​virtual breakout room during ACDA’s virtual workshop, Grad School: Navigating Your Next Steps, on November 13 from 1:00–​3:00 p.m. ET. While ACDA cannot guarantee student attendance in individual breakout rooms, this provides an opportunity to connect directly with students and answer their questions.
• Student contact information: Receive a list of registered students, including their email addresses and the degree programs they are interested in.
• Graduate School Brochure visibility: Your program will be included in ACDA’s digital Graduate School Brochure, which will be hyperlinked on the ACDA website and shared across our social media platforms. This gives your program visibility across ACDA’s network of more than 4,000​+ students and faculty.
• Email promotion: Participating programs will be featured in two Graduate School eblasts reaching 4,​​935 contacts, as well as ACDA’s November newsletter.
• Social media promotion: ACDA will promote all participating graduate programs through a dedicated social media post featuring your program logo and social media handle, providing multiple opportunities to introduce your program and connect with the next generation of dance scholars, artists, educators, and leaders.

Click here to register and select the “Graduate Program Ticket” for Members ($100) or the “Graduate Program Ticket” for Non-Members ($200)

​Deadline to Register: Friday, November 6, 2026