Membership Benefits

As a member of Healthy Dancer Canada / The Dance Health Alliance of Canada, you will contribute to improving the health, well-being and performance of Canadian dancers.

Members can:
  • Network with other dancers, dance educators, health care professionals and researchers with an interest in dance health, including:
    • Your name and contact information on our Member Directory
    • Share your events in our Newsletters
    • The opportunity to serve on one of our Committees
    • A chance to participate in events in your community
  • Access Continuing Education and Professional Development, including:
    • Newsletters (including articles, free for members four times annually)
    • Access to the newsletter archive (with 30 articles)
    • Conferences (discount for members, access to conference materials including handouts)
    • Access to the HDC Pre-Professional Dancer Screen: Health Care Professional Version & Dance Educator Version (free and for members-only)
    • Dance Resources (free for members, with advanced access to new resources)
    • Substantial savings on Human Kinetics books through our Newsletter Book Club in the Members' Newsletter
  • Apply for funds from the HDC Financial Assistance Program to help with
    • HDC Membership fees
    • HDC Event/Conference fees
    • Travel Expenses to attend/present at a HDC Event/Conference
  • Collaborate with key organizations in the dance community
  • Vote at our Annual General Meeting of Members
  • Demonstrate your commitment to dancer health and wellness by listing your affiliation with the organization

Healthy Dancer Canada provides financial support to the dance community in the following ways:
  • Annual Research Award
  • Dancer/Student Bursaries
  • Paid Dance Performances (at our Annual Conference and events)
  • Complimentary Conference Passes (for low income individuals/students/emerging artists)
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