Benefits of being a member of SADM:

• Teaching certification through SADM upon passing written and oral examinations in major dance subjects.

• Inclusion on and access to SADM’s Membership Roster.

• Opportunities to network with other teachers and top professionals in dance.

• Discounted rates for all workshops.

• Educational materials from convention teachers and certified teachers.

• Free competition videos of your studio's routines.

• A Dropbox link with videos from the convention, including Ballet Forum and Junior Ambassador banquet performances.

• Eligibility for discounted fees for music licensing through ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.

• Opportunity for your studio’s teacher assistants and students to apply for workshop scholarships.

• Opportunities to serve as Board Members or Officers.

• Opportunity to receive volunteer hours leading to a free convention (see volunteer tab for more information).

• Member and member-student scholarship opportunities.

• Voting rights within the membership.

• Invitation to the general membership meeting and luncheon at each convention.