Membership
Membership at Tapestry Folkdance Center is more than a transaction—it’s a way to truly belong. While membership is not required to attend events, it offers a deeper connection to the vibrant community that gathers here to share in the joy of dance and music. As a member, you become an active part of a welcoming, intergenerational network of dancers, musicians, and cultural explorers.
Membership invites you to experience more—through dance discounts, exclusive events, guest passes to share the joy of dance, and opportunities to be part of the conversations and collaborations that help our community grow. It’s a meaningful way to engage more fully while being part of the vibrant community that makes Tapestry thrive.
Rooted in folk traditions from around the world and alive with contemporary spirit, Tapestry is committed to creating inclusive, participatory spaces where people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and identities can connect, express themselves, and experience joy through dance.
Tapestry Membership Types and Prices effective for all renewals and new memberships as of January 1, 2025:
Individual Annual Membership - $84/year or $7/month
$3 discount when you come to dance.
Invitation to an annual membership dinner in the fall.
Invitation to an annual membership special event in the winter.
Monthly member email with more information on the inner workings and updates of Tapestry as a whole
Invitation to x2/year coffee/breakfast/lunch with the Executive Director
2 Free Dances Passes per year to bring a friend along with you
Satisfaction of supporting this amazing world dance organization.
Valued on admissions discounts alone, if you attend appx. 2-3 Tapestry dances a month, you save with this membership! Benefits are Valued at approximately $75/year in addition to the admissions discounts.
Young Adult Membership (Ages 18-30) $48/year or $4/month
Same benefits as Individual Annual Membership
Special Young Adult member price of $5/dance
If you average 2 dances a month, you save!
SPECIAL NOTE: Because Tapestry membership has a monetary value, it is not tax deductible. The estimated fair market value of the membership discount and benefits is $115. While that value might vary member-by-member depending on how often one attends dances, even if a member were to attend 0 dances and get less value than the membership price, because the potential value is available, the membership is not tax deductible.
Members receive:
$3 discount when you come to dance.
Invitation to an annual membership dinner in the fall.
Invitation to an annual membership special event in the winter.
Monthly member email with more information on the inner workings and updates of Tapestry as a whole
2 Free Dances Passes per year to bring a friend along with you
Digital Membership Card (print available upon request)
Satisfaction of supporting this amazing world dance organization.
*Fair Market Value of Member benefits are estimated to be $115. Because Membership has a monetary value, it is NOT tax deductible.
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For the first time in a long time, Tapestry is making changes to membership. Staff and a board of directors membership committee spent considerable time exploring membership options, seeking input from others in our community, and finally deciding on an initial update. The update coincides with Tapestry’s transition to a new membership management technology platform, which includes the ability for digital membership cards to be issued, as well as offering a member portal where members can manage and view their membership themselves.
We will continue to survey members and community stakeholders for feedback and ways to strengthen our membership community moving forward. These initial changes reflect a desire to put heavier emphasis on community-building and relationships - on multiple levels - within the membership structure. The price increase you will see below on the individual membership is far less than the value of new benefits being offered. A decision to add a Young Adult Membership is one we hope provides greater accessibility for students and early career professionals to come more frequently to dance, while also encouraging them to find deeper involvement in the Tapestry community.
As of January 1, the new membership types and pricing will take effect for any new memberships purchased or memberships renewed. All current members will have the option to upgrade to the new tiers right away. This can be done on your own through our new online member portal, or by contacting the office (email staff@tapestryfolkdance.com or call 612-722-2914). CLICK HERE to create an account or login to the member portal.
The benefit of a consistent $3 discount on any admission (Joyfully Dancing excepted) will automatically update for everyone, as will annual dinner and annual special event invites. Only new, renewed, and upgraded members as of January 1st onwards will receive the additional benefits of invites to lunch with the ED, and the 2 free dance passes for a friend.
Digital member cards with scannable barcodes will be issued to all active members starting soon. It may take until the end of January for everyone to receive their digital cards. Once you receive your digital membership card, you will be able to save it to your phone wallet, scan it at admissions when you come to dance, and have your discount automatically applied. If you prefer printed to digital card, you can print the digital card at home, or request the office print one for you. Printed membership cards will only be created when specifically requested.
Waivers will now also be connected to membership - so when you check in as a member, there will be no need to show your waiver completion card.
In January, Tapestry is also introducing a loyalty program that both members and non-members can participate in! Sign-up via our new customer-facing screen at the admissions desk, and then earn 1 star for every admission purchased. For every 10 stars earned, you will receive a reward of 50% off your next admission! Be sure to sign up with the phone number associated with your membership account because then, once you join, the loyalty program will automatically sync with your membership, meaning you can check-in as a loyalty participant by entering your phone on the customer screen, or as a member by scanning your membership card - no need to do both.
This provides data that allows Tapestry to better analyze and understand attendance trends and program effectiveness. While also strengthening our ability to provide accurate details for grant applications.