Joining USA Dance opens a variety of doors whether you are a beginner just starting out or a seasoned professional. Members have access to the tools, resources, and programming necessary to develop their dancing in a way that makes sense for them. Here are a few of the many benefits that you can expect to receive as a USA Dance member:
- Stay up to date on the latest news on DanceSport in the US through regular newsletters and access to quality articles in American Dancer Magazine
- Access to exclusive discounts at DanceSport companies such as DanceVision (Social Dancers enjoy a 20% discount, and Professional Members enjoy a 40% discount, on a one-time yearly membership with Dance Vision, which has an extensive library of online instructional videos created by US Ballroom, Latin, and Club Professionals) and DSI London
- Get exclusive discounts through our membership discount program to companies such as Apple, Verizon, Marriott, Disney, and more.
- Network with like-minded dancers across the country
- Discounts on ballroom chapter events around the country
- Support local chapters and sanctioned social dance events through music licensing, liability insurance for events, website hosting, social media promotion, and more.
- Support for sanctioned competitions and camps through music licensing, social media promotion, and more.
- Ability to represent the United States on the international stage including events such as World Championships, Pan American Games, and the World Games. Note that only USA Dance members are eligible to compete in these events.
- Access to exclusive educational ballroom videos produced by USA Dance instructors.
- Ability to compete in quality, but affordable, competitions to earn national titles and receive support to compete on the international stage representing the US.
- Knowledge that you are supporting important initiatives including the support, promotion, and growth of Special Olympic DanceSport and K-12 programs.
- Increased security knowing all competition and training camp organizers and coaches have passed background checks and are SafeSport trained and certified for the safety and protection of all athletes.
- Access to free SafeSport training for parents and athletes to assist in recognizing and responding to harassment and abuse in DanceSport.
- Opportunity to be a part of the organization bringing DanceSport to the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Receive the mental, physical, and social benefits of DanceSport which studies have shown increases strength and flexibility, improves mood and memory, allows for creative and artistic expression, as well as promotes social engagement and good sportsmanship leading to improved self-esteem and connection.
To get all of these great benefits and more, don’t forget to join here: https://usadance.org/general/register_member_type.asp?
Sign up online below or download the appropriate Membership Form: Ballroom Competitor, Social Dancer, or Break Dancer.