About Dalcroze USA

The Dalcroze Society of America is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting the artistic and pedagogical principles of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze through educational workshops, publications, financial and consultative assistance, and the encouragement of local chapters throughout the United States.

We welcome musicians, dancers, actors, therapists, and artist-educators who study and promote the Dalcroze approach to music learning and performance.

Vision Statement

The Dalcroze Society of America works to ensure that a strong and vibrant community of practitioners and participants flourishes in the United States and benefits from the unique music and movement opportunities that the Dalcroze experience has offered the world for over 100 years.

Mission Statement

The Dalcroze Society of America is dedicated to serving the following threefold purpose pertaining to the professional practice of Dalcroze education, the extended global community of practitioners and institutions dedicated to this practice, and the general public’s awareness and appreciation of it.

Sustain and expand the professional practice of Dalcroze Education in the USA and in the world

Assemble the resources Dalcroze education needs to survive and grow, and make them accessible
Facilitate the professional development and training of Dalcroze educators and artists
Collaborate with and oversee the accreditation of Dalcroze training programs in the United States

Strengthen our connections to the global community of practitioners and institutions dedicated to Dalcroze education

Enable individuals to connect and network with one another
Work together with our global partners to achieve common goals and objectives

Raise the general public’s awareness and appreciation of Dalcroze education

Promote the artistic and pedagogical principles of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze
Support educational workshops and publications through financial and consultative assistance
Encourage growth of local chapters and study groups throughout the United States

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Leaders and Volunteers

Learn about the Board of Trustees, committees, and task forces that guide and support the work of the Dalcroze Society of America.

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Dalcroze Society of America Bylaws

These bylaws are the governing rules that define how our nonprofit is structured, how decisions are made, and how we operate.

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As a membership organization, we invite you to contribute your time and energy toward our shared mission.

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