Join ROUNDALAB

Before paying for your new ROUNDALAB membership, first complete the Membership Application (click to download) then look for an email detailing how to navigate this page and what your initial fees will be. There are many different variations on the final cost to join and renew. These variations include performance licensing (based on number of annual events), liability insurance, dues and a fee for new members. New members will receive a ROUNDALAB member card and badge as well as access to resources.

By applying for membership to ROUNDALAB, you are agreeing to abide by the ROUNDALAB Code of Ethics.

Membership categories are explained below.

• Full Members have been actively engaged in the teaching of Round Dance basics and/or other phases of Round Dance movements or forms for at least three (3) years. Full members have full voting rights and may serve on any committee or leadership position in ROUNDALAB.
• Associate Members have been actively engaged in the teaching of Round Dance basics and/or other phases of Round Dance movements or forms for fewer than three (3) years. Associate Member Units shall have all the rights and privileges of other classes of Member Units except they may not be elected to the Board of Directors or vote in the general assembly nor vote for the Board of Directors.
• Cuer Members are actively engaged in cueing round dances at square or round dance clubs, festivals or programs.  Cuer Member shall have all the rights and privileges of other classes of Members except they may not be elected to the Board of Directors. After a Cuer Member Unit has been cueing for three years, they may then vote on all matters except Standards.
• Affiliate Members Organizations made up of dancers, cuers, teachers, or other individuals dedicated to fostering the art of round dancing may apply to be Affiliate members of ROUNDALAB. Affiliated organizations receive direct electronic delivery (e.g. email) of the Journal, Happenings, ROUNDALAB Convention Proceedings, and any other correspondence which is also sent to all ROUNDALAB members. US Affiliate Members also receive liability insurance for any event sponsored by the organziation.
• Emeritus / Honorary Memberships may not be purchased. Honorary members may use this to purchase licensing and insurance. Full and Cuer members may purchase an Emeritus membership when they are no longer actively teaching or cueing.

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