Dance Associations

Why is this Important?

  • Professional Associations are where the industry of the major gather together
  • Many have student chapters you can join while in college
  • Many offer internships, scholarships, and opportunities in the major

Dance Student Associations

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National Dance Education Organization
The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is a non-profit organization that supports dance educators in every setting and genre. We are dedicated to advancing dance education centered in the arts for people of all backgrounds. Visit

American Dance Therapy Association
The ADTA works to establish and maintain high standards of professional education and competence in the field of dance/movement therapy Visit

USA Dance
A nationwide organization of competitive, college and social Amateur Ballroom dancers that functions as the governing body in the USA for amateur ballroom ... Visit

Universal Dance Association
Universal Dance Association was founded in 1980 as Universal Dance Camps. It was started as a need for educational training for what were then called “drill teams.”  Visit

National Performance Network
NPN provides support for established and emerging artists in dance, music, theater, performance art, puppetry, and spoken word. Visit