Carolina Pines - USA Dance Chapter #6091
Application Information
Initial applications and membership renewal can be handled at our monthly dance or on line at USAdance.org.
Membership forms are available at our chapter functions (dances and classes). We would be happy to assist you with the application and submit it with your payment to National for you. Membership is renewed the following year in the month of the original application so there is no need to figure pro-rated payments or delay joining.
Along with the benefits of membership listed at www.usadance.org membership authorizes you to sign up for our intermediate level dance classes. Beginner classes do not require USA Dance membership. Also, when presenting the renewed card at the monthly dance, the member is given one free admission per year.
Membership forms are available at our chapter functions (dances and classes). We would be happy to assist you with the application and submit it with your payment to National for you. Membership is renewed the following year in the month of the original application so there is no need to figure pro-rated payments or delay joining.
Along with the benefits of membership listed at www.usadance.org membership authorizes you to sign up for our intermediate level dance classes. Beginner classes do not require USA Dance membership. Also, when presenting the renewed card at the monthly dance, the member is given one free admission per year.
Benefits
Membership funds the majority of our organization's efforts and provides many benefits to dancers throughout the United States. One of the greatest benefits of membership in USA Dance is simply being an active participant in and supporter of this dynamic and effective leader, promoter and supporter of ballroom dancing. Many members say that attending USA Dance events and association with the friends they make at those events quickly becomes a significant and very pleasurable part of their life. This applies regardless of age or whether the member is a Social Dancer, DanceSport Athlete, Student, or Junior dancer. Dancers who love to travel enjoy the instant social life they find while on vacation. Other more specific benefits are listed below:
Discounts on Admissions Attend our fabulous chapter dances anywhere in the country and pay the lower admission prices applicable to members. Each dance usually starts with a one-hour dance lesson, followed by several hours of general dancing. The typical program includes mixers, line dances, and dance demonstrations.
Discounts on Admissions Attend our fabulous chapter dances anywhere in the country and pay the lower admission prices applicable to members. Each dance usually starts with a one-hour dance lesson, followed by several hours of general dancing. The typical program includes mixers, line dances, and dance demonstrations.
American Dancer
All members receive a subscription to the exciting bimonthly magazine, American Dancer. Members can use free Dancemart classified advertising in American Dancer magazine to sell personal costumes, shoes etc. or search for a partner. See magazine for details.
Members also will receive Chapter Newsletters covering local ballroom dance news, including information on places to dance. Call our 800 number or email chapters through the "Find A Local Chapter" section of our website for dance information across the US. Members use this service when planning business trips or vacations.
Membership Categories
Recreational - Social Dancer
Social Adult Dancer $25
The greatest number of members fall in this category. They enjoy and appreciate the physical, mental and social benefits of ballroom dancing.
Recreational - Social Ballroom Dancer $ 35 - This is NOT a competitor category.
Dances for enjoyment and works to improve but DOES NOT COMPETE. May include retired DS Athlete. While tangible benefit of Ballroom Dancer and Social Dancer are the same, those selecting this category have the satisfaction of knowing the difference in rate is donated to USA Dance to allow us to continue our work. Selection of this category is optional. This is not a competitor category.
Social Youth Dancer $ 10
A social dancer under the age of 19. Often a family member or friend of adult member
(Note: Social Youth members do not receive the American Dancer magazine.)
Social Dance Teacher $ 50
An individual who is engaged in the teaching of social dance who does not compete as a professional and does not instruct those who will be competing in USA Dance events.
DanceSport
(Dancers who participate in DanceSport competitions)
To all USA Dance Athletes - Be certain to keep your membership current to avoid delays at competitions or possible disqualification.
Adult Athlete $ 60
A competitive dancer who is age 19 or above.
Student Athlete $ 20
A competitive dancer who is age of 19 or above but below age 35 and is enrolled in school full time.
Minor Athlete $ 15
A competitive dancer who is below the age of 19.
Professional Athlete $ 65
A competitive dancer who declares him or herself as a professional, or dances in a professional event or is registered as a Professional Member with a member organization of the WDC or IPDSC.
DanceSport Professional $ 70
An individual who serves in an official capacity,(i.e. judge, emcee, music director, invigilator, organizer, chairperson of judges, IDSF Adjudicator, etc.) in the field of DanceSport and/or ballroom dance.
DanceSport: Special Olympics Athlete $10.
Qualifies for participating in Special Olympics competitions only.
DanceSport: Unified Sports ® Partner $25.
Dance Partner of Special Olympics Athlete –for participating in Special Olympics only.
A competitive dancer who is age 19 or above.
Student Athlete $ 20
A competitive dancer who is age of 19 or above but below age 35 and is enrolled in school full time.
Minor Athlete $ 15
A competitive dancer who is below the age of 19.
Professional Athlete $ 65
A competitive dancer who declares him or herself as a professional, or dances in a professional event or is registered as a Professional Member with a member organization of the WDC or IPDSC.
DanceSport Professional $ 70
An individual who serves in an official capacity,(i.e. judge, emcee, music director, invigilator, organizer, chairperson of judges, IDSF Adjudicator, etc.) in the field of DanceSport and/or ballroom dance.
DanceSport: Special Olympics Athlete $10.
Qualifies for participating in Special Olympics competitions only.
DanceSport: Unified Sports ® Partner $25.
Dance Partner of Special Olympics Athlete –for participating in Special Olympics only.
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Become A Member!
Becoming a member is EASY! VISIT OUR ON LINE MEMBERSHIP AREA TO JOIN or RENEW WITH VISA OR MASTER CARD TODAY! (see category options above)
CLICK HERE TO PRINT A HARD COPY APPLICATION FORM TO JOIN OR RENEW WITH A CHECK
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CLICK HERE TO PRINT A HARD COPY APPLICATION FORM TO JOIN OR RENEW WITH A CHECK
(this is a adobe pdf file - click here if you need to download a free version of adobe reader)
