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Membership in DSA is open to all persons and organizations interested in advancing the field of
dance studies through research, publication, performance, and outreach to audiences across the arts,
humanities, and social sciences. To join, please choose from one of the membership levels below. To renew, please click the RENEW button in the navigation bar above.
New Membership Levels - Launching 9/1/2020
In response to the economic uncertainties facing our DSA community in the present and foreseeable future, the DSA Board has voted to restructure membership categories to enable members to self-select a rate based on annual income - effective September 1st, 2020. There is no requirement for proof of income; members simply choose a rate that best represents their ability to pay for the present year. These rates are also more redistributive, with the lowest rates lower than under the old structure and the highest rates higher. The DSA leadership is focusing on ways to restructure and redistribute our organizational labor and our community benefits. This is step 1 towards a more accessible and equitable Dance Studies Association membership and community.
While we depend on dues to operate DSA, we believe that this permanent change will support our goals of pursuing greater equity within our organization. We also recognize that this year is a particular challenge, so DSA is also offering a pay what you can option, where members can select any amount between $5 and $25. All memberships come with the same benefits, including a subscription to Dance Research Journal (digital or hard copy) and the annual Studies in Dance History book (e-book or hard copy).
Annual dues are competitive with similar organizations and are reduced for students. Additional contributions
at any level beyond the basic membership are always welcome. Individual membership fees are tax-deductible to the
extent provided by law as contributions to a not-for-profit organization.
DSA dues may be paid by c redit 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 info@dancestudiesassociation.org
NEW MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE TO LAUNCH 9/1/2020:
PRINT MEMBERSHIP
- Three printed copies of Dance Research Journal annually
- One copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to Dance Research Journal and Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP
- One e-book copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to Dance Research Journal and Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
NEW FEE STRUCTURE
- Income above $125,000 (Print): $270
- Income above $125,000 (Digital): $250
- Income $100,000-$125,000 (Print): $245
- Income $100,000-$125,000 (Digital): $225
- Income $75,000-$100,000 (Print): $195
- Income $75,000-$100,000 (Digital): $175
- Income $50,000-$75,000 (Print): $145
- Income $50,000-$75,000 (Digital): $125
- Income $25,000-$50,000 (Print): $65
- Income $25,000-$50,000 (Digital): $50
- Income under $25,0000 (Digital): $25
- Pay What you Can (Digital): $5-$25
- Institutional Members (Digital & Print): $475
OLD MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE TO PHASE OUT 8/31/2020:
For any current members that renewed or joined between July 1-September 1, 2020, you may switch to this new system and receive a refund if necessary. Email info@dancestudiesassociation.org if you would like to request a swap to this new structure. All current memberships are essential to our operations and will be honored in full. If you would like to inquire about a refund or transfer to this new system and fall outside of the July 1-September 1 window, please email us at info@dancestudiesassociation.org. The purpose of this new system is access and equity, so please reach out with any questions, concerns, or barriers to your membership. We are here to work to broaden our community access and grow our DSA membership along the way.
PRINT MEMBERSHIP
- Three printed copies of Dance Research Journal annually
- One copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to Dance Research Journal, Conversations Across the Field of Dance, and conference proceedings
ELECTRONIC MEMBERSHIP
- One copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to DRJ, Conversations, and Proceedings
Individual Membership
Individual Members are entitled to:
- 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)
- Access to members-only areas of the DSA website
- Access to the current online membership directory
- Access to all online DSA Publications
- Copy of book from annual book series, Studies in Dance History, published by the University of Michigan Press
- Annual Conference Proceedings
- Annual periodical Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
- Members-Only listserve circulating job announcements, information on fellowships, conferences, and publications
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Student Membership
Students are a vital part of DSA, comprising over 15% of the current membership. As a DSA student member,
you are in touch with a network of students across the globe with varied interests in dance studies. You also
have the opportunity to meet dance scholars and mentors through the organization, and to present papers at the
DSA annual conference. The
Students in DSA Working Group
provides a forum for students to dialogue through discussions at conferences, and on an online listserve.
Student Members are entitled to:
- All benefits listed under Individual Membership (copy of Studies in Dance History book with $65 membership only)
- Eligibility for two awards granted for the annual conference. Both the Selma Jeanne Cohen Award for outstanding dance scholarship of a conference paper, and the Graduate Student Travel Grants for subsidizing student travel to conferences, offer students the opportunity to present a paper or attend a conference by partially defraying DSA conference costs.
*Student must be enrolledfull-time in degree granting program.
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Institutional Membership
Institutional Members are entitled to:
- Discounted conference registration for DSA conferences for up to four individuals
- One copy of the book from annual book series, Studies in Dance History, published by the University of Michigan Press
- Print and electronic subscription to Dance Research Journal, published by Cambridge University Press (3 issues per year)
- Electronic copy of the annual Conference Proceedings; one copy of the annual periodical Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
- One vote in elections
- Access to online content and mentoring for up to four individuals
Join Now!
Membership in DSA is open to all persons and organizations interested in advancing the field of dance studies through research, publication, performance, and outreach to audiences across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. To join, please choose from one of the membership levels below. To renew, please click the RENEW button in the navigation bar above.
New Membership Levels - Launching 9/1/2020
In response to the economic uncertainties facing our DSA community in the present and foreseeable future, the DSA Board has voted to restructure membership categories to enable members to self-select a rate based on annual income - effective September 1st, 2020. There is no requirement for proof of income; members simply choose a rate that best represents their ability to pay for the present year. These rates are also more redistributive, with the lowest rates lower than under the old structure and the highest rates higher. The DSA leadership is focusing on ways to restructure and redistribute our organizational labor and our community benefits. This is step 1 towards a more accessible and equitable Dance Studies Association membership and community.
While we depend on dues to operate DSA, we believe that this permanent change will support our goals of pursuing greater equity within our organization. We also recognize that this year is a particular challenge, so DSA is also offering a pay what you can option, where members can select any amount between $5 and $25. All memberships come with the same benefits, including a subscription to Dance Research Journal (digital or hard copy) and the annual Studies in Dance History book (e-book or hard copy).
Annual 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 info@dancestudiesassociation.org
NEW MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE TO LAUNCH 9/1/2020:
PRINT MEMBERSHIP
- Three printed copies of Dance Research Journal annually
- One copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to Dance Research Journal and Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP
- One e-book copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to Dance Research Journal and Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
NEW FEE STRUCTURE
- Income above $125,000 (Print): $270
- Income above $125,000 (Digital): $250
- Income $100,000-$125,000 (Print): $245
- Income $100,000-$125,000 (Digital): $225
- Income $75,000-$100,000 (Print): $195
- Income $75,000-$100,000 (Digital): $175
- Income $50,000-$75,000 (Print): $145
- Income $50,000-$75,000 (Digital): $125
- Income $25,000-$50,000 (Print): $65
- Income $25,000-$50,000 (Digital): $50
- Income under $25,0000 (Digital): $25
- Pay What you Can (Digital): $5-$25
- Institutional Members (Digital & Print): $475
OLD MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE TO PHASE OUT 8/31/2020:
For any current members that renewed or joined between July 1-September 1, 2020, you may switch to this new system and receive a refund if necessary. Email info@dancestudiesassociation.org if you would like to request a swap to this new structure. All current memberships are essential to our operations and will be honored in full. If you would like to inquire about a refund or transfer to this new system and fall outside of the July 1-September 1 window, please email us at info@dancestudiesassociation.org. The purpose of this new system is access and equity, so please reach out with any questions, concerns, or barriers to your membership. We are here to work to broaden our community access and grow our DSA membership along the way.
PRINT MEMBERSHIP
- Three printed copies of Dance Research Journal annually
- One copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to Dance Research Journal, Conversations Across the Field of Dance, and conference proceedings
ELECTRONIC MEMBERSHIP
- One copy of the annual Studies in Dance History book
- Electronic access to DRJ, Conversations, and Proceedings
Individual Membership
Individual Members are entitled to:
- 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)
- Access to members-only areas of the DSA website
- Access to the current online membership directory
- Access to all online DSA Publications
- Copy of book from annual book series, Studies in Dance History, published by the University of Michigan Press
- Annual Conference Proceedings
- Annual periodical Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
- Members-Only listserve circulating job announcements, information on fellowships, conferences, and publications
Student Membership
Students are a vital part of DSA, comprising over 15% of the current membership. As a DSA student member, you are in touch with a network of students across the globe with varied interests in dance studies. You also have the opportunity to meet dance scholars and mentors through the organization, and to present papers at the DSA annual conference. The Students in DSA Working Group provides a forum for students to dialogue through discussions at conferences, and on an online listserve.
Student Members are entitled to:
- All benefits listed under Individual Membership (copy of Studies in Dance History book with $65 membership only)
- Eligibility for two awards granted for the annual conference. Both the Selma Jeanne Cohen Award for outstanding dance scholarship of a conference paper, and the Graduate Student Travel Grants for subsidizing student travel to conferences, offer students the opportunity to present a paper or attend a conference by partially defraying DSA conference costs.
*Student must be enrolledfull-time in degree granting program.
Institutional Membership
Institutional Members are entitled to:
- Discounted conference registration for DSA conferences for up to four individuals
- One copy of the book from annual book series, Studies in Dance History, published by the University of Michigan Press
- Print and electronic subscription to Dance Research Journal, published by Cambridge University Press (3 issues per year)
- Electronic copy of the annual Conference Proceedings; one copy of the annual periodical Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies
- One vote in elections
- Access to online content and mentoring for up to four individuals