Membership at The Dance Centre offers dance artists and professionals a wide range of benefits and services. There are different membership categories, with different levels of benefits, for individuals and companies.
Download the membership brochure and application form.
ASSOCIATE ARTIST MEMBERSHIP: $50 plus HST
Subscription to Dance Central, The Dance Centre's bimonthly electronic publication, with in-depth articles, interviews, and a performance calendar
Subscription to E-Central, The Dance Centre's twice-monthly electronic bulletin, with professional development opportunities and dance news
Opportunity to subscribe to Dance International magazine, published quarterly by Vancouver Ballet Society, at the discounted rate of $18
Discounted ad rates in publications, including Dance Central and BC Dance Directory
Access to Dance Central, E-Central, Diary of Events, and website listings
Access to building poster displays
Acces to private staff consultations on grant writing, marketing and fundraising
Discounts to performances, events and workshops presented by The Dance Centre
Access to the Member section of The Dance Centre's website
Non-voting category: may attend, but may not vote at, The Dance Centre's Annual General Meeting
$10 discount on Associate Artist Membership for CADA and DTRC members
Student Associate Artist Membership (for those in full time undergraduate programs at accredited postsecondary institutions, and those who have graduated in the last year) $25
FULL ARTIST MEMBERSHIP: $75 plus HST
All Associate Artist Member benefits
Eligibility to apply to Dance Centre programs and awards, including Artist in Residence, DanceLab, Discover Dance, Dance in Vancouver, Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award, Isadora Awards, and more
Discounted rates on studio rentals, including access to studio standby discounts and priority booking
Complimentary use of the Boardroom: 3 hours per month upon availability, non-bankable
Eligible to borrow videos and magazines
Eligible to rent video and camera equipment
Access to video edit suite and video editing workshops
May vote at The Dance Centre's Annual General Meeting
Please note that individual members cannot request benefits for their company or institution.
COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
a) Emerging Company: $90 plus HST
This category is for those who have just begun their existence as a company. It is intended to last for a maximum of two years, at which time the emergent company is expected to return to an individual membership or move on to a full Company Membership.
b) Companies and Institutions: according to annual budget
Under $50,000 $115 plus HST
$50,000 - $100,000 $165 plus HST
$100,000 to $500,000 $240 plus HST
Over $500,000 $315 plus HST
All Full Artist Member benefits
Access to video library for up to three named company staff members
Up to two places for Dance Centre workshops at member rates
Free business card-sized ad in Dance Central once a year
May vote at The Dance Centre's Annual General Meeting
Charges and conditions may apply. All prices are in Canadian dollars and cover one year's membership.
