Becoming a member of DEPA NSW holds great value. Benefits include but are not limited to the following aims and objectives which are to: 

1. Foster Teaching and Learning in Dance
   • Promote quality dance teaching.
   • Encourage effective student learning in dance.
   • Share information on quality classroom practices.
   • Develop networks of information on dance.
2. Assist with Professional Development.
   • Provide dance professional development courses.
   • Encourage cooperation and understanding between teachers in various Key Learning Areas.
   • Promote mutually beneficial activities between schools, tertiary institutions and others involved in dance.
   • Provide dance professionals with a forum for discussion.
3. Act as an Advocacy body
   • Represent the Association’s views on dance education on various boards and committees.
   • Make submissions on issues relating to dance in education to various organisations.
   • Encourage links with state, national and international bodies with interests in dance as an art form in education.