Membership
Join the Dance Notation Bureau
Become a Member Today!
At the Dance Notation Bureau, we are dedicated to preserving, documenting, and promoting the artistry of dance through notation. As a member, you join a vibrant community of notation enthusiasts and practitioners, including notation teachers, stagers, and notators, committed to the rich tapestry of movement expression.
Membership is valid for one year from the date you join.
The DNB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Membership contributions are fully tax deductible unless noted otherwise if an autographed Labanotation page is elected as a gift.
Membership
Student $40
Individual $60
Institutional $125
Sponsor $150
Sponsors receive a page of notation on archival paper signed by the notator, created on LabanWriter (limited edition). Choose from Doris Humphrey’s Day on Earth, notator Muriel Topaz, or Antony Tudor’s Echoing of Trumpets, notator Virginia Doris.
Patron $250
Patrons receive a page of notation on archival paper: George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco, signed by the notator, Ann Hutchinson Guest.
Benefactor $500
Benefactors receive a page of notation on archival paper signed by the choreographer. Choose from Gerald Arpino’s Sea Shadow, Murray Louis’ Bach Suite, or Laura Dean’s Fire.
Angel $1000
Angels receive a page of notation on archival paper of Paul Taylor’s Airs, signed by the choreographer, created on LabanWriter (limited edition).
MEMBERSHIP AND DONATION
To enroll in DNB membership via PayPal, please select one of the following tiers:
Why Join the DNB?
Access to Rich Resources
Gain privileged access to our comprehensive library of dance notation materials, including Labanotation scores, music scores, music recordings, video recordings, and production information.
Community Engagement
Connect with fellow members through events, workshops, and courses, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration within the dance notation community.
Advocacy and Outreach
Support our mission by promoting dance literacy and accessibility worldwide, advocating for the recognition and preservation of diverse dance forms.
Preservation of Dance Heritage
Your donation enables us to preserve dance works through notation, ensuring that choreographic masterpieces are documented for future generations.
Education and Outreach
DNB provides educational programs and resources to students, scholars, and professionals, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of dance notation and its role in dance history.
Supporting Dance Accessibility
By supporting DNB, you contribute to making dance accessible to a wider audience, regardless of geographical location or physical ability.
Your generous contribution, no matter the amount, truly impacts our cause. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for supporting the DNB in our endeavor to preserve and promote the art of dance. Your donation is tax deductible.
If you have inquiries or for further information, please contact us at: dnbinfo@dancenotation.org
