Membership

Thank you for considering membership of the Palmerston North Dance Association.

We are a non-profit, incorporated organisation and our objectives are

  • To encourage, foster and promote the practice and appreciation of all dance forms.
  • To instill in the individual a sense of responsibility, goodwill, sportsmanship & collegiality towards other  members and associates.

Download our PNDA Membership Application 2026 or contact our president Maryanne Mechen at maryanne.mechen@xtra.co.nz 
Internet Banking – Westpac 03 1522 0013110 00
Membership is due by the 1 February 2026

Benefits of membership

  • Members are issued with one free weekend & festival pass to our PNDA February, March & September Competitions (currently worth $15 for February, $15 for March & $25 September)
  • PNDA newsletter celebrating local dancers, dance schools and activities
  • Discounted rate to events including our biennial Workshops/Dance 2000 series
  • Contacts and networking as members of the dance community
  • PNDA is a member of PACANZ which means we can offer nominations in Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance, and are covered for APRA (music copyright fees)
  • We have launched a Gala Evening event as part of our September dance competitions. This is run to highlight and support ballet dancers participating in the championship classes. Members are invited to be part of this entertaining, social and networking occasion

Annual membership

Family Membership $20

Individual Membership $10

Teacher Membership $20

Supporter Membership – Koha

Local Dance Teacher financial members are offered the opportunity to take part in our biennial Regent Dance day where they can have their studio perform an item in conjunction with other dance studios from the area. On alternate years we offer workshops which, in the past, have included ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theatre and impromptu dance skills.

We are a hard working committee, dedicated to providing dance opportunities to local dancers and their teachers. While we have ballet, modern/jazz, contemporary and tap styles of dance as our priority, we are trying to extend our networking as time and resources allow.

We appreciate your support of our efforts on behalf of the dancers, by showing your commitment through becoming a current financial member of PNDA.