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MASSABDA is a chapter of USA Dance, the United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association.
Benefits of Membership
- Have Fun! - MASSABDA/USA Dance members share a love of dancing. our dance events offer great
locations, great music, complimentary lessons, showcases, and the chance to meet wonderful people.
- Save Money - MASSABDA sponsors numerous events per year, and members receive a discount.
(For most members, attending even half of our events pays the annual membership fee.) You will
also be eligible for discounted dance related products and services.
- Be Informed - MASSABDA members receive the bi-monthly USA Dance Amateur Dancers magazine,
and MASSabda's bi-monthly newsletter. You’ll know what is going on in the dance community,
both locally and nationally.
- Support Ballroom Dancing - As a MASSABDA/USA Dance member, you help support ballroom dancing
nationally, including the efforts to promote Dancesport as an Olympic event.
MASSABDA exists for the benefit and enjoyment of ballroom dancers of all ages and skill levels.
You can become a member in one of several categories, including:
Ballroom Dancer: A keen dancer and supporter of DanceSport who does not compete
but strives to dance at proficiency levels similar to those who do compete. This may
include retired DanceSport Athletes.
Annual Fee: $35.00
Social Dancer: An amateur dancer who does not compete but who enjoys dancing
and appreciates the physical, mental, and social benefits of engaging in a regular program of
dancing.
Annual Fee: $25.00
Social Youth Dancer: Must be under 19 years of age and
will not receive American Dancer Magazine.
Annual Fee: $10.00
Social Dance Teacher: A person who helps others get
started in dancing for fun. There is a different category for
teachers who instruct competitors.
Annual Fee: $50.00
Amateur dancers who participate in DanceSport competitions.
Professional: A DanceSport competitor who dances as a
professional.
Annual Fee: $65.00
Adult: Adult DanceSport competitor.
Annual Fee: $60.00
Student: Dancer below the age of 35 who is enrolled in school full time.
Annual Fee: $20.00
Junior: A youth Dancesport athlete below the age of 19.
Annual Fee: $15.00
Professional: An individual (other than a DanceSport
professional) engaged in the support of
DanceSport activities or Amateur Athletes. (adjudicator, chair of
judges, registrar, music director, MC, scrutineer, organizer etc)
Annual Fee: $70.00
Organization: Organization involved in the field of dance
and is listed on web site as a USA Dance supporter.
Annual Fee: $100.00
How Do I Join MASSABDA?
It’s easy! Contact Membership Coordinator Marie Gertje in person,
by phone (508-870-5989), or email
mgertje@verizon.net.
You will be asked to complete a short application, submit the annual dues,
and you’re a member!
Click
here for a printable form
You may also use the USA Dance
secure website
to join immediately. MASSabda is chapter 3002
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