Join the CDSS community!
Benefits of Individual/Family Membership
As a member of CDSS, you'll receive the benefits listed below and join the more than 3,000 people who are supporting our dance and music community.
- CDSS News — quarterly newsletter packed with interesting articles, tunes, dances,...
- Group Directory — compilation of groups that sponsor dance and music events
- Members' List — access to members' contact info via our web site (per their privacy preferences)
- Camp priority — priority admission to our summer camp programs
- Discount — 10% discount on items from the CDSS store
- Voice — members have a voice in the governance of CDSS
- Liability insurance — members are eligible for Callers' Liability Insurance
Individual and Family Membership Rates
Your membership, at whatever level, provides critical support for our efforts to support traditional dance, music and song communities.You are welcome to define any household as a "family" if that seems true to you.
Donor Level Memberships
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cecil Sharp Society | $5000.00 |
| May Gadd Society | $2500.00 |
| Patron | $1000.00 |
| Sustainer | $500.00 |
| Supporter | $250.00 |
| Contributor | $100.00 |
Regular Memberships
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Family | $65.00 |
| Individual | $45.00 |
| Family/Limited Income | $35.00 |
| Student/Limited Income | $25.00 |
Printable form
If you would prefer to send in your payment by mail, here is a printable membership form. (pdf)
Gift memberships
A gift membership is a wonderful way to introduce your friends to the wider world of dance and song. Who do you know who would love to join our community with you? (You can purchase gift memberships by following the same Join or Renew link.)
Tax deductions
CDSS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership dues and donations are fully tax deductible.