Anyone! Everybody is invited to join USA Dance Willamette! There are, however, various categories for different types of dancers:
| Recreational Dancers |
| Ballroom: | Does not compete but continues to improve dance proficiency. May include retired DS Athlete. | $35 |
| Social Adult: | Enjoys dancing and appreciates the physical, mental, and social benefits of social dancing. | $25 |
| Social Youth: | A social dancer under the age of 19, often a family member or friend of adult member. | $10 |
| Dance Teacher: | Anyone engaged in the teaching of social dance. | $50 |
| USA DanceSport Athletes |
| Adult: | A competitive dancer that is age 19 or above. | $60 |
| Student: | A competitive dancer below the age of 35 who is enrolled in school full time or below the age of 19. | $20 |
| Minor: | A competitive dance below the age of 19. | $15 |
| Professional: | A competitive dancer who declares him or herself as a professional, or dances in a professional event or is registered with a member organization of the WDC as a Professional Member. | $65 |
| Dancesport Associate |
| Various Categories: | Adjudicator, Chair of Judges, Coach, Emcee, Instructor, Manager, Music Director, Organizer, Scrutineer, Trainer. See form for details. | $70 |
