The Vision
To build a connected and influential professional dance community where artists, educators, companies, and industry leaders have a collective voice in advancing concert and commercial dance. CirclePro Dance Alliance envisions a future where professional excellence is recognized, collaboration creates opportunity, and those working within the industry help shape its future while honoring the artists, organizations, and achievements that move dance forward.
CirclePro Dance Alliance
What Is CDA?
CirclePro Dance Alliance (CDA) unites dance industry professionals in Indianapolis and beyond, focusing specifically on concert and commercial dance. As an alliance of industry leaders, educators, choreographers, performers, and producers, CDA acts as dance ambassadors committed to growing the professional dance scene, celebrating artistic achievement, and preserving the history of professional dance in the region.
Who Can Join?
Dance Industry Executives
Administrators
Dance Educators
Choreographers
Art Funding Officers
Emeritus Leaders and Founder
Studio Owners
Industry Videographers/Film Makers
Dance Production Professionals
Ensemble Leaders
Dance Program Staff
Company Board Members
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Who Can Join?
CDA Benefits
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$75 Annual Membership Dues
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Exclusive VIP Aceess to CDA events ​
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CDA discounts tickets to partnering organizational performances
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Serve on the voting committee for the annual Circle City Dance Honors event
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Discounted admission to CDA conferences, workshops, local and statewide events
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Access to serve CDA committees youth, statewide initiatives, and produce the Circle City Dance Honors event
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Access to the CDA network of dance industry professionals
CDA Benefits?
CDA Org pricing
Tier | Annual Operating Budget | Annual Investment |
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Emerging Organization | Under $50,000 | $150 |
Developing Organization | $50,000 - $149,999 | $250 |
Established Organization | $150,000 - $399,999 | $400 |
Sustaining Organization | $400,000 - $749,999 | $600 |
Leading Organization | $750,000 - $1.49 Million | $850 |
Institutional Organization | $1.5 Million + | $1200 |
faq
Membership
Does organizations get voting access as well?
Voting access is reserved for individual professional members only. Organizational memberships perks that benefit the organization as a whole.
Location
Do I have to live in Indianapolis to serve on CDA committee?
Most committees will meet virtually, allowing members to reside anywhere within Indiana. However, if you are serving on the CCDH committee, you will need to travel to Indianapolis for the day of the event.
Discounts
What discounts come with organizational memberships?
Organizations that are CDA members enjoy a 20% discount on CCDH submissions and receive discounted admission to CDA conferences, workshops, and events.
Dues
When are annual membership fees due?
Annual membership dues are processed each year on the anniversary of the member's original sign-up date.
Ready to join your circle? Click below to complete the membership application, and you'll receive a follow-up email with the next steps.