Dance/USA Membership Information

Dance/USA memberships are renewable annually. Dues are invoiced at the end of the prior fiscal year (June). All members have the first quarter to pay dues in full or establish a written payment plan with Dance/USA.To become an individual or affiliate member of Dance/USA, simply request an application, and return it with payment. You will be added to our database and begin receiving materials immediately. To become a dance company, dance service organization, or dance presenter member, request and return an application. Upon Board approval you will become a member. Email Dance/USA with your postal address and the type of application you wish to receive.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES


Dance Company
Presenter
Service Organization
International Affiliate
Individual and Leadership Circle
Education Affiliate
Business Affiliate
Library Affiliate
Dancer/Student Affiliate

DANCE COMPANIES

Benefits

  • Membership in the American Arts Alliance

  • Timely information on pertinent developments in Congress and federal agencies

  • Eligibility to participate in the data and personnel compensation surveys and a complimentary copy of survey reports

  • Four annual subscriptions to Dance/USA Journal

  • Discounted registration rates at all Dance/USA meetings and activities
  • Annual subscription to the Member Bulletin, a monthly listing for opportunities, auditions and job announcements

  • Complimentary listings of announcements in Member Bulletin

  • Complimentary copy of Member Toolkit, a packet with contact information for all member companies, advertisements and significant articles (annual)

  • Consultation letters supporting entry applications for foreign nationals and groups entering the U.S. on temporary work visas

  • Discounts on publications

  • Upon request, a complimentary copy of Dance/USA's mailing list (labels)

  • Access to Dance/USA Listservs, on-line bulletin boards for specialized ddiscussions

  • Visibility on our web page, plus a link to your site

  • Complimentary copy of Stern's Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

FY 2003 dues are calculated based on FY 2002 operating revenue and are as follows:

  • FY02 Operating Revenue up to $100,000 pay $150

  • FY02 Operating Revenue $100,001 - $200,000 pay $225

  • FY02 Operating Reveneu $200,001 - $400,000 pay $400

  • FY02 Operating Revenue $400,001 - $600,000 pay $750
  • FY02 Operating Revenue between $600,001 and $999,999 pay dues using the following formula:
      • FY03 Dues = FY02 Operating Revenue x .00173
  • FY02 Operating Revenue between $1,000,000 and $2,999,999 pay dues using the following formula:
      • FY03 Dues = FY02 Operating Revenue x .00185
  • FY02 Operating Revenue between $3,000,001 and $7,999,999 pay dues using the following formula:
      • FY03 Dues = $3,750 + (FY02 Operating Revenue x .00045) to a maximum payment of $8,100)
  • FY02 Operating Revenue exceeding $8,000,000 pay dues of $8,400

PRESENTERS

Benefits:

  • Council meetings and professional development workshops

  • Membership in the American Arts Alliance

  • Timely information on pertinent developments in Congress and federal agencies

  • One subscription to Dance/USA Journal

  • Discounted registration rates at all Dance/USA meetings and activities

  • Inclusion in Dance/USA's Member Directory, and a complimentary copy

  • Member Bulletin, a monthly bulletin with opportunities for collaborations, funding and job announcements

  • Complimentary listings of job announcements in Journal and Member Bulletin

  • Complimentary copy of Member Toolkit

  • Consultation letters supporting entry applications for foreign nationals and groups entering the U.S. on temporary work visas

  • Member discounts on publications

  • Upon request, a complimentary copy of Dance/USA's mailing list (labels or hard copy, one complimentary list per year)

  • Complimentary copy of Sterns Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

FY02 Presenter Dues Structure:

  • Total Artists Fees under $100,000 = $350
  • Total Artists Fees $100,001–$250,000 = $400
  • Total Artists Fees $250,001–$500,000 = $475
  • Total Artists Fees $500,001 and up = $550

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Benefits

  • Council meetings and professional development workshops

  • Membership in the American Arts Alliance

  • Timely information on pertinent developments in Congress and federal agencies

  • One subscription to Dance/USA Journal

  • Discounted registration rates at all Dance/USA meetings and activities

  • Inclusion in Dance/USA's Member Directory, and one complimentary copy

  • Member Bulletin, a monthly bulletin with opportunities for collaborations, funding and job announcements

  • Complimentary listings of job announcements in Journal and Member Bulletin

  • Complimentary copy of Member Toolkit

  • Consultation letters supporting entry applications for foreign nationals and groups entering the U.S. on temporary work visas

  • Member discounts on publications

  • Upon request, a complimentary copy of Dance/USA's mailing list (labels or hard copy, one complimentary list per year)

  • Complimentary copy of Stern's Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

      FY02 Service Organizations dues:
        Dance Service Organizations pay annual dues of $350  

INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE

This category of membership is available to dance companies and dance-related institutions based in countries other than the United States. International members receive one copy of all publications and mailings, access to appropriate council meetings, and registration discounts for the biennial National Roundtable.

Dues for International Affiliates are based on budget size (in U.S. dollars), with smaller organizations given lower rates based on the "small companies" above:

Up to $500,000 budget = $350

$500,001 - $1,000,000 budget = $600

$1,000,000 and higher budget = $1,000

INDIVIDUAL / LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Benefits:

  • Subscription to Dance/USA Journal and Member Bulletin publications

  • Advance notice of Dance/USA's National Roundtable and discounted registration rates

  • Inclusion in Dance/USA's Member Directory and complimentary copy

  • Timely information on important topics and developments in dance, as well as arts-related developments in Congress and federal agencies

  • Member discounts on publications

  • Discounted registration rates at all Dance/USA meetings and activities

  • Complimentary copy of Stern's Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

FY02 Individual Members dues

Individual members pay annual dues of $100

Leadership Circle Member Benefits for Individual Member

Leadership Circle Members give gifts of $250 or more in special support of Dance/USA's many activities and services. In addition to the benefits individual members receive leadership circle members are given special recognition in Dance/USA publications. 

EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATE

Benefits:

  • Opportunities to observe Council Meetings and Workshops

  • Membership in the American Arts Alliance

  • Annual subscription to Dance/USA Journal

  • Annual subscription to Member Bulletin

  • Member discount to biennial National Roundtable

  • Copy of Dance/USA's Member Toolkit

  • Inclusion in Dance/USA's Member Directory and complimentary copy

  • Timely information on important topics and developments in dance, as well as arts-related developments in Congress and federal agencies  

  • Discounts on Dance/USA publications for affiliated libraries and students

  • Discounts to meetings and publications

  • Complimentary copy of Stern's Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

  • Complimentary listings of job and events announcements in the Dance/USA Journal and Member Bulletin

FY02 Education Affiliates dues:

Education Affiliates pay annual dues of $350

BUSINESS AFFILIATE

Benefits:

  • Annual subscription to Dance/USA Journal

  • Annual subscription to Member Bulletin

  • Introductory listing in Dance/USA Journal

  • Invitations to Dance/USA's National Roundtable and opportunities to meet professionals in the dance industry

  • Opportunity to participate in biennial National Roundtable Marketplace

  • Two complimentary copies of Dance/USA's mailing list

  • Copy of Dance/USA's Member Toolkit

  • Opportunity to advertise in biannual Member Toolkit mailings

  • Inclusion in Dance/USA's Member Directory and complimentary copy

  • Complimentary copy of Sterns Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

FY02 Business Affiliates dues:

For-profit Business Affiliates pay annual dues of $500

Non-profit Business Affiliates pay annual dues of $350

LIBRARY AFFILIATE

Benefits:

  • Annual subscription to Dance/USA Journal

  • Subscription to Member Bulletin

  •    Timely information on important topics and developments in dance, as well as arts-related developments in Congress and federal agencies

  • Discounted registration rates at selected meetings and activities

  • Member discounts on other publications

  • Complimentary copy of Stern's Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

FY02 Library Affiliate dues:

Library Affiliates pay annual dues of $350  

DANCER / STUDENT AFFILIATE

Benefits:

  • Annual subscription to Dance/USA Journal

  • Subscription to Member Bulletin

  • Timely information on important topics and developments in dance, as well as arts-related developments in Congress and federal agencies

  • Discounted registration rates at selected meetings and activities

  • Member discounts on other publications

  • Complimentary copy of Stern's Performing Arts Directory (distributed only in September)

FY02 Dancer/Student Affiliate dues:

Dancer/Student affiliates pay annual dues of $50

 

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