Pre-Professional

Apply here to become a Pre-Professional Member of Dance Ireland.

To join a community of dance practitioners in Ireland
To receive advice and support for your future career
To have access to a range of professional development opportunities
To create and develop your artistic vision in a creative and welcoming environment

Pre-Professional: Membership Engagement Opportunities

Career Support
Expert Advice on developing projects
Discount rates for professional specialist events, classes, conferences, workshops & networking opportunities
Access to resource library of dance journals, books and videos
Use of meeting space in the Artists’ Resource Room (subject to availability)
Insurance cover for R&D and rehearsals in DanceHouse (Student Members under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Members' Studio- over 18 only: eligible for free studio space (up to 40 hours, per year, subject to availabilty)
Equipment hire at reduced rates
Latest DI news and exclusive members' opportunities- by email
Receive invitations to members' gatherings and networking events
Opportunity to affect change through working groups
Member Profile on Dance Ireland website
Invitation to join closed Facebook Group (for over 18 only)
Dedicated Membership Engagement Officer- artist support sessions available on request

Criteria for Pre-Professional Members:

Students of Youth Dance Companies
Students of Vocational Dance Schools
Students studying Vocational level examination syllabi with a recognised awarding body
Students and recent graduates of third level full time dance training here and abroad
Born in Ireland or resident here

Fill in the online form here
New members:after you fill in the application form, email us with proof of your student status (letter from school/college) - membership@danceireland.ie . We will be in touch shortly, to confirm if your application is successful
Renewing members: Fill in online form; email Membership Officer confirming your current training status. Await confirmation to make payment
The fee for a year’s membership is €25: this can be made online here/EFT/by phone/in person
The membership is on a 12-month rolling basis
If you are under 18, we must have permission from a guardian to join