Being an affiliate is an important way to support our work! We welcome groups that have roots in English and North American dance, music, and song.

Benefits of Affiliation

As a CDSS Affiliate, you’ll join the more than 260 groups across North America who are supporting our shared dance and music community. You’ll also receive:

And also enjoy the benefits we offer to all groups:

  • Advice: we offers advice on programming, group organization, financial reporting, bylaws writing, registration procedures, sound equipment, and staff suggestion
  • Financial assistance: grants are available to help groups start new events (weeks, weekends, festivals), train leaders, create publications, and provide equity trainings for organizers
  • Equipment rental: ritual dance equipment (swords, hankies, bellpads) is available on short term loan and for a modest fee

Become an Affiliate

US Groups

CDSS Affiliates in the US are eligible for group liability insurance and 501(c)(3) status, as well as all of the perks offered to all affiliates.

Per-day/single event insurance is available for Affiliates for $75/day. 

Canadian Groups

CDSS Affiliates in Canada receive all of the perks offered to all CDSS Affiliates, but are not eligible for insurance or nonprofit coverage.

The affiliate membership fee for Canadian groups is adjusted annually to match the current exchange rate. The fee for Canadian groups is $75 USD.

International Groups

CDSS Affiliates outside of the US and Canada receive all of the perks offered to all CDSS Affiliates, but are not eligible for insurance or nonprofit coverage. The membership fee for international groups is $100 USD per year.

All Affiliate memberships renew on May 1 of each year.

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