Member Benefits
Membership offers an essential resource for dance professionals.
Why Join?
The Dance Centre encourages the development of a vibrant dance scene through resources and programs for professionals, public events that nurture audiences, and support for BC dance. Through our building, Scotiabank Dance Centre, we provide a safe, stimulating space for artists to work in.
Our membership includes artists working in every style of dance, and at every career stage, from emerging artists through to established companies. Members are choreographers, dancers, administrators, teachers, writers, photographers, and more.
Join NowAre you a dance artist looking for:
- Programs and professional development?
- Access to affordable studio space?
- Networking opportunities?
- Connections to local artists, and a wider global dance community?
- Resources and advice?
- Grant-writing assistance
- Strategic planning and mentoring
Membership Categories & Benefits
We offer a range of benefits and services for artists and companies.
Company memberships are on a sliding scale by average annual budget.
Emerging Company membership is for companies formed less than two years ago.
Individual Membership
Company Membership
Associate Artist
Full Artist
Company / Collective / Organization
E-Central: twice-monthly email bulletin, with professional development opportunities, news, and job postings
Dance Central: quarterly online publication with in-depth articles
Discounts to Dance Centre shows and workshops
Consultations and professional development
Invitations to showings, information sessions, talks
Class + event listings on TDC website
Member profile on TDC website
Eligible to apply to community programs (eg: Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House, International Dance Day)
Eligible to apply to all programs + awards
15% discounts on regular studio rental rates.
Eligible to apply for studio rental subsidies for dance and creation-related activity of up to 45%
Complimentary board room use (conditions apply)
DVD library loans/on-site viewing
Partnership opportunities