The 2026 Creative Dance Congress
at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
"Looking Back, Moving Forward: Fearless Expression"
Introductory Workshop: Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 7
Creative Dance Congress: Sunday, June 7 - Friday, June 12
PARTICIPATION - Who is the IACD Creative Dance Congress for? EVERYONE! People with previous in-person
Mettler based dance experience are welcome to attend the Introductory Workshop, but it is not required.
People new to Mettler based dance, or have only attended classes via Zoom, must attend the Introductory
Workshop.
REGISTRATION
Registration requires two steps: Sign up Form and Payment (you will enter amount you selected on your Registration Form)
2026 Rates:
$ 75 w/ congress
$125 workshop only
Congress 2026 Registration Fees:
IACD Members: $320
Non-IACD Members: $350 (includes 1 year membership)
Early Bird* IACD Members: $245 (in full) before April 1st
Early Bird* Non-IACD Members: $275 (in full) before April 1st
(Presenters: $175)
Introductory Workshop Only
IACD Members: $95
Non-IACD Members: $125
Congress + Introductory Workshop: Congress fee + $75
Please register ASAP. We ask for a $50 deposit to hold your spot, with
payment in full due by June 1st.
* Early Bird prices require payment in full by April 1.
Alternatively, you may download thepdf Registration Formand mail it with a check to IACD, c/o Ethridge, 325 West 45 Street #303A, New York, NY 10036. Please ALSO complete the online form so you are immediately on the list for this year’s Congress.
To request financial assistance, complete the form and/or contact us at iacd.santafe@gmail.com
ACCOMMODATIONS Do you plan to stay on site?
College dormitory: a pillow, bedding, and towels are provided
$68.68 per night; private room
$44.69 per night: shared room
Calculate the nightly room rate times the number of nights you will be staying (select the nights you will be staying in the following box below)
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FOOD OPTIONS:
Campus Food Service:
*Campus Food Service will be available on campus starting with dinner, Sunday, June 7th.
*There is no food service on campus June 6th or 7th except Sunday dinner.
**Instead of selecting a meal plan for everyone, you are invited to pay for each individual meal you desire from the food service on campus with a credit card.
*The Campus Food Service prices and times each day are:
Breakfast: $10.81 (served 7:00 - 8:30 am)
Lunch: $14.42 (served 11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
Dinner: $18.03 (served 4:45 - 6:15 pm)
(these options include a 9% tax. If you are tax exempt, your cost is less)
*There are menus available to look at ahead of meals.
*There are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available..
*The food service has a form to fill out for allergies
Other Options:
*There are some cooking facilities in the dorm.
*There are eateries and coffee shops close to the campus.