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Learn About Membership
Regional Dance America, RDA, is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization of pre-professional dance companies. We provide performance and educational opportunities for pre-professional dancers and audiences throughout all American communities, rural and urban, small town and suburb. We bring together our Member Companies in diverse geographic regions for on-site and virtual events, master classes, workshops, and high-caliber performances. We provide access to diverse dance forms and performance and scholarship opportunities for thousands of dancers annually.
Highlights of the 2025 season for RDA Member Companies include:
- Educational offerings of classes and dance industry-related topics for all RDA Associates,
- RDA’s signature Scholarship and Recruitment Process for dancers and choreographers,
- Adjudication Tours to provide helpful feedback for companies from world class professionals,
- Personalized solo performance coaching for dancers in the Outstanding Soloist Program,
- Regional Festivals filled with master classes, seminars, networking events, roundtables, and performances, and
- Summer training opportunities at the RDA National Choreography Intensive and National Training Program.
You don’t want to miss out! RDA Membership is more accessible than ever with our NEW virtual evaluation process! Learn more about evaluating for membership virtually or get approved for virtual evaluation today!
HIGHLIGHTS OF RDA MEMBERSHIP
1500 Dancers, 300 Parents,
200 Directors & Faculty
$10.5 Million+ in Program Scholarships & Recruitment Offers
Valuable Feedback on Teaching and Choreography
Elevate your Entire Company
Master Classes with Renowned Faculty
High-Caliber Performances
Nationwide Connections, Mentorship & Support
Annual On-site & Virtual Opportunities
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Our Membership Structure
Regional Dance America (RDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings a unifying voice for our regional member companies throughout the United States.
Our memberships are grouped into five Regions – MidStates, Northeast, Pacific, Southeast, and Southwest. To join RDA, individual nonprofit dance companies, ensembles, groups, troupes, or guilds evaluate for membership in the RDA Region that represents their geographic location.
MidStates: Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
Pacific: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah.
Southeast: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico.
Southwest: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
2025 RDA Festivals
RDA/Southwest
March 13-15 in Fort Smith, AR
At the ArcBest Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, and Wyndham Fort Smith
RDA/Pacific
March 20 – 22 in Palo Alto, CA
At the Cubberley Community Center and Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
RDA/Northeast
April 24-26 in Scranton, PA
At the Scranton Cultural Center and Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
RDA/Southeast
May 1-3 in Memphis, TN
At the Sheraton Memphis Downtown and Renasant Convention Center
RDA/MidStates
May 1-3 in Overland Park, KS
At the Midwest Trust Center and DoubleTree
Receive regional and national exposure, credibility & support!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR DANCERS
Participate in high-caliber master classes in a wide variety of dance techniques taught by the country’s leading professionals.
Perform in concert works and RDA’s intimate solo venue, the Outstanding Soloist Program, for new communities and audiences around the country.
Choreography exposure by emerging artists, award-winning choreographers, and esteemed professional dance educators & automatic acceptance to the RDA National Choreography Intensive.
Scholarships awarded annually totaling $10.5 Million+ in summer/winter intensive program scholarships & year-round offers.
Meet & Network with other dancers from around the country who share the same passion and dedication to the art of dance.
Jump-start careers and accelerate training with access to exclusive auditions for top summer/winter intensives & connect to year-round programs, including college and university programs.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR DIRECTORS
Participate in a private annual Adjudication where your company is seen and given valuable feedback by a professional Adjudicator.
Network with key individuals and peers to share goals and invaluable information on all aspects of directing a company, including internal structuring, best practices, and funding advice.
Work with professionals in dance education and choreography, sports medicine, and higher education.
Raise awareness of your company in your local community and Region, increase engagement and retention of your dancers.
Observe master classes, auditions, and high caliber performances at RDA Festivals where your students are seen by their peers, recruiters, and members of the national dance community.