Membership

General Information

DSA offers Individual and Organizational Memberships to meet the varying needs of dance scholars, practitioners, departments, and organizations. Please see below our full list of member types, rates, and benefits.

DSA dues may be paid by credit card or by check, bank draft, or money order in US dollars. DSA does not accept bank transfers for dues. 

Your membership is active for 1 year from the date of purchase. DSA annual memberships are non-refundable once purchased. Refunds may be issued in case of extenuating circumstances by contacting [email protected].

All members and non-members in attendance at DSA events (virtual and in-person) must adhere to DSA's Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy. 

Individual Memberships

All prospective members are encouraged to select the membership tier that best suits their financial situation. There is no requirement for proof of income; members simply choose a rate that best represents their ability to pay for the present year.

Annual dues are competitive with similar organizations and are reduced for students. Individual membership fees are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law as contributions to a not-for-profit organization. A single membership costs DSA approximately $75, so all memberships below this rate are values-led action towards reciprocal community building. This works because memberships at higher fee levels subsidize and support memberships at the lower levels.

Individual Membership Dues Rates

• Income above $125,000: $375
• Income $100,000-$125,000: $300
• Income $75,000-$100,000: $225
• Income $50,000-$75,000: $150
• Income $25,000-$50,000: $75
• Income under $25,0000: $35

Individual Membership Benefits

• Voting privileges
• Discounted conference registration for DSA and affiliated organizations, including DCA (Dance Critics Association), and SCDS/SECD (The Society for Canadian Dance Studies/La Société des etudes canadiennes en danse)
• Conference presentation eligibility
• Free and discounted access to virtual events
• Free job, open call & event posting (typically $50 per posting)
• Access to members-only areas of the DSA website, including JSTOR and Oxford Handbook online (music & dance) access
• Eligibility for DSA Publication, Leadership & Conference Awards
• Electronic access to Dance Research Journal and Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies; one copy of the annual Studies in Dance book (book series moving to digital access after the 2024 book)
• Student members: eligible for Selma Jeanne Cohen Award for outstanding dance scholarship of a conference paper, and the Graduate Student Travel Grants for subsidizing student travel to conferences

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Organizational Memberships (Formerly "Institutional Membership")

Our organizational memberships are separated into two types. The first is designed to meet the needs of dance departments and other dance education organizations, as well as their faculty, students, and staff. The second is designed for our fellow associations, dance service organizations, presenters, and any other organization aligned with DSA's mission and vision. 

Organizational Membership Dues Rates

• Dance Departments & Educational Organizations:
• Annual Budget >$200K = $1000 
• Annual Budget $50K - $200K = $750
• Annual Budget <$50K = $500

Organizational Membership Benefits

• Dance Departments & Educational Organizations:
• Up to 10 individual memberships, 7 of which must be for contingent/non-tenured faculty and/or graduate students (must be currently affiliated with the member institution). Includes all individual membership benefits listed above
• 20% discount on conference advertising, exhibiting, sponsorships
• Free event, job, and open call posting on DSA’s website (usually $50 per posting), including feature in DSA’s monthly newsletter
• Listing on DSA’s Organizational Member page, showing your support for the field of Dance Studies in general and your commitment to equity for your faculty and students
• One e-book copy from annual book series, Studies in Dance, published by the University of Michigan Press

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