The future of dance is so important to us. Dance Ireland supports the development of pre-professional members from their training into the beginning of their professional careers, ensuring dance continues to grow and strengthen as an artform in Ireland.
Why Become a Member?
- 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 20 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
- Dedicated Membership Engagement Officer- artist support sessions available on request
View our Pre-Professional Members here
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
Membership fee is €25
Become a member and fill in your application form here
