General Registration Information
- Members and Non-Members of IADMS are welcome to attend! See below for the registration fees.
- The IADMS 36th Annual Conference will again be a hybrid event. In-person participants can attend all sessions live in Melbourne at the VCA, and virtual attendees will have access to select conference presentations in real-time (Australian Eastern Standard Time), via the conference mobile app.
- We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. Please contact the Program Manager if you require any specific accommodations or have any inquiries about the accessibility of the venues.
- For international travelers, we strongly suggest checking your passport and visa status to ensure all documents are updated before travel.
- View CME/CEU information here.
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IADMS offers subsidies for the annual conference registration. If you are seeking financial assistance for your conference registration, please submit the IADMS Annual Conference Hardship Application by the early bird deadline (July 24). Late submissions will not be reviewed.
In-Person Ticket Access & Fees
In-person attendees have access to:
- All in-person sessions at the conference venue, including several concurrent lectures, panels and movement workshops.
- Access to the conference app, including select lecture presentations, e-Posters, supplemental PDFs and other materials.
- All recordings of lecture sessions available for six weeks post-conference.
- Conference materials from our conference supporters.
- Welcome Reception on Wednesday September 23 at the conference venue.
- In-person-only roundtable discussions and networking events.
Roundtable Sessions:
To accommodate high demand, each roundtable topic is being offered twice over the course of the conference. You may select one roundtable per day and please do not select the same topic twice. Registration required. $40 USD fee includes a boxed lunch, which will be provided during your scheduled roundtable session.
- The Social Life of the Studio: Power, Belonging and Inequalities in Dance Training
- Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health
- Connecting companies with medical care
- From one of our Dance Educators: Whole Dance for Maximum Health
- Student and Early Career Professional: Publishing Your Research
- Supporting Optimal Fueling Practices
- Embedding strength and conditioning into schools and companies
- Dance in Asia Networking
- Research in physiotherapy
- JDMS Demystifying the research process - From design to dissemination
In-person registration fees ($USD) *Early Bird Registration July 24, 2026
IADMS member
- Medical/Healthcare/Wellness (includes CME)
- Standard Rate: $615
- Early Bird Rate: $565*
- Arts/Educator/Research:
- Standard Rate: $510
- Early Bird Rate: $460*
- Reduced Fee: Student/Senior/Dancer:
- Standard Rate: $330
- Early Bird Rate: $280*
- One-Day Pass:
- $215
Non-member
- Medical/Healthcare/Wellness (includes CME):
- Standard Rate: $864
- Early Bird Rate: $814*
- Arts/Educator/Research:
- Standard Rate: $664
- Early Bird Rate: $614*
- Reduced Fee: Student/Senior/Dancer:
- Standard Rate: $440
- Early Bird Rate: $390*
- One-Day Pass:
- $265
Virtual Ticket Access & Fees
Virtual attendees have access to:
- Select room presentations: Hanson Dyer Hall and Federation Hall.
- Access to the conference app including select lecture presentations, e-Posters, supplemental PDFs and other materials.
- All recordings of lecture sessions available for six weeks post-conference.
Time zone: Please note that Melbourne, Australia is in Australian Eastern Standard Time. We advise using a time-converting website to ensure you know which time events start in your time zone.
Virtual registration fees ($USD) *Early Bird Registration July 24, 2026
IADMS member
- Medical/Healthcare/Wellness (includes CME):
- Standard Rate: $565
- Early Bird Rate: $515*
- Arts/Educator/Research:
- Standard Rate: $460
- Early Bird Rate: $410*
- Reduced Fee: Student/Senior/Dancer:
- Standard Rate: $280
- Early Bird Rate: $230*
- One-Day Pass:
- $165
Non-member
- Medical/Healthcare/Wellness (includes CME):
- Standard Rate: $814
- Early Bird Rate: $764*
- Arts/Educator/Research:
- Standard Rate: $614
- Early Bird Rate: $564*
- Reduced Fee: Student/Senior/Dancer:
- Standard Rate: $390
- Early Bird Rate: $340*
- One-Day Pass:
- $215
Optional Events
Dance for Health: Research, Practice, and Global Exchange
Safe in Dance International Event
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 9am-5pm
Location: The Australian Ballet
Read more about this event on the Program page.
Event Pricing (USD)
Member:
- Standard Rate: $220
- Early Bird Rate: $150
Non-Member:
- Standard Rate: $290
- Early Bird Rate: $220
One-Day Pass Bundle Offer: Planning to attend the IADMS Thursday conference plus the Dance for Health event? Register for both together and receive 50% off your single day pass! Select the bundle option during registration to claim your savings.
Register for this event here.
- Member:
- Single day ticket: $215.00 $107.50
- Dance for Health event + single day ticket: $327.50
- Early Bird bundle rate: $257.50
- Non-Member:
- Single day ticket: $265.00 $132.50
- Dance for Health event + single day ticket: $422.50
- Early Bird bundle rate: $352.50
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2pm-5pm
Location: Victorian College of the Arts Campus
Read more about this event on the Program page.
Event Pricing (USD)
Member:
- Standard Rate: $120
- Early Bird Rate: $99
Non-Member:
- Standard Rate: $190
- Early Bird Rate: $169
One-Day Pass Bundle Offer: Planning to attend the IADMS Sunday conference plus the Safe in Dance International (SiDI) event? Register for both together and receive 50% off your single day pass! Select the bundle option during registration to claim your savings.
Register for this event here.
- Member:
- SiDI event + single day ticket: $206.50
- Non-Member:
- SiDI event + single day ticket: $301.50
Exclusive Add-ons at The Australian Ballet
Take advantage of these exclusive, limited-capacity experiences held directly at the Australian Ballet's Primrose Potter Centre. To secure your spot for either experience, a booking link will be provided on your IADMS conference registration confirmation page. Please note that these tickets are managed directly by The Australian Ballet, and all sales are final with no cancellations or refunds available.
IADMS - Studio Class
Experience the beauty and grace of ballet with former The Australian Ballet company dancer and teacher, Madeleine Eastoe. This 75-minute class is thoughtfully structured to build confidence, strength, coordination, artistry, and technical understanding all while experiencing the art form in the heart of The Australian Ballet's world-class facilities.
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Time: 12:50 PM
- Cost: $29.00 AUD
IADMS - Health Facilities Tour
Step inside the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre and discover one of the world’s leading artistic health environments. Guided by senior members of The Australian Ballet’s Artistic Health team, this exclusive 30-minute tour offers rare insight into the company’s integrated approach to injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance readiness.
- Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
- Available Times: 12:15 PM or 1:00 PM (Please select your preferred time slot during registration)
- Cost: $25.00 AUD
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Fee- September 1, 2026- Refunds (minus a US$100 cancellation fee) will only be made for cancellations received in writing by September 1, 2026. There will be no refunds after September 1, 2026.
IADMS is not responsible for airline tickets, hotel accommodations, or other travel arrangements purchased for attendance at this conference. We strongly encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance, in the unlikely event that unforeseen circumstances affect the conference or your travel plans.
For questions, cancellations, or any other inquiries please email the Program Manager.