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ndca membership offers you:

CONFERENCE

The NDCA National Dance Coaches Conference is held annually and is an extraordinary opportunity for dance team professionals to come together to learn, share, and rejuvenate.

CREDENTIALS

We offer dance team specific credentialing courses to boost your resume, develop your skills, and take your coaching to a new level. We have Coaching, Dance Safety, Judging credential programs, and an Inclusion & Engagement Certificate that may all be taken online to fit in your schedule.

education

The best coaches are the ones who are always learning. The NDCA offers timely, educational events that you can access online. Our programming is driven by the motto Learn Today, Use Tomorrow!

NETWORKING

Have you always wanted to meet the coach from (fill in the blank)? By being a member of the NDCA, not only will you have the opportunity to meet other professionals, but you will be able to share ideas and contact information. Join the NDCA to find a community of like-minded people who enjoy helping each other.

RESOURCES

Need an audition score sheet? What about ideas for team building? The Archive is a members only perk that gives you access to ready made documents on a variety of dance team topics. Don't waste time reinventing the wheel!

awards

One of the most important things we do is recognize those professionals in our industry who are creating a lasting, positive impact on dancers and the dance team world. More than ever, it's time to honor and appreciate the hard work dance team professionals do.

ADVOCACY

The NDCA is working with other organizations to help advocate for dance team-specific causes, and are excited about advocating for our own needs within the larger spirit community.

Volunteering

Are you looking to make a difference outside of your team, school, and community? The NDCA offers opportunities for dance team professionals to get involved to make our profession stronger and more effective. Whatever your passion, we have a place for you.

membership types

PRIMARY

current coaches, current assistant coaches

associate

judges, choreographers, consultants, retirees, advocates, vendors, state associations

Primary members are eligible to vote on all NDCA business and awards. Associate members are eligible to votes on awards only. 

credentials & certificates

coaching

credential

dance safety

credential

judging

credential

inclusion & engagement

certificate

Add-on credential price varies

*Please note that memberships are not transferable.*