Registration

Join us for the Asia Pacific Dance Festival 2026 Symposium from Friday, May 22, 2026 through Sunday, May 24, 2026 on the UH Mānoa Campus. The weekend will include:

Paper presentations
Dance workshops
Panel discussions
Film screenings
A dance concert
Jam session
and more!

View our Symposium Schedule now!

We welcome all members of our local community to this year’s APDF Symposium. Whether you’re a seasoned performing arts practitioner, a cultural programming enthusiast, or simply someone who cares about the arts and wants to be part of the conversation, your voice belongs here.

NOTE: Symposium attendees will receive access to a special discounted rate for an exclusive hula concert on Friday evening (May 22) of APDF. More details coming soon! Limited discounted tickets available, so register today!

Symposium Registration Fees

(subject to change)

In-Person Attendance

Category	Fee
Student	$90
Local Artist (Hawaiʻi-based)	$110
Independent Artist	$160
Faculty / Professional	$240
Community / General Public	$120

Virtual Attendance

Category	Fee
Student	$45
Local Artist	$50
Independent Artist	$65
Faculty / Professional	$95
Community / General Public	$50

FAQs — APDF Symposium 2026

Why are registration fees higher for in-person attendance?

In-person registration fees reflect the true cost of hosting a multi-day symposium in Hawaiʻi, including venue usage, technology, staffing, and refreshments.

What does in-person registration include?

In-person registration includes access to all symposium events, community mixers, and all virtual programming, excluding closed rehearsals or exchange-only sessions.

What does virtual registration include?

Virtual registration includes access to all live Zoom sessions, streamed events, and open virtual mixers. Some in-person-only activities, such as studio exchanges and rehearsals, will not be available virtually.

What defines a “local” or “Hawaiʻi-based” artist in order to earn the lower cost rate?

The Local Artist rate is intended for artists and independent cultural practitioners who are primarily based in Hawaiʻi, are not currently affiliated with a university or academic institution, and do not have access to institutional or professional development funding.

This includes individuals who:

live and work in Hawaiʻi
identify Hawaiʻi as their primary place of artistic practice
are not attending with full institutional travel or registration support

This rate is offered on an honor system and is part of APDF’s commitment to supporting Hawaiʻi’s creative communities and sustaining local participation.

Note: Artists who are currently enrolled as students or employed faculty should register under the appropriate Student or Faculty/Professional rate.

What defines a “Community / General Public” member?

The Community / General Public rate is intended for individuals attending the symposium as audience members, supporters, or community participants who are not registering as students, artists, or faculty/professionals. This includes arts supporters, community members, patrons, and members of the public. Community and general public participants are actively encouraged to take part in all community roundtable discussions and open conversations during screenings and sessions throughout the symposium.

Iʻm not sure which registration rate applies to me. What should I do?

When in doubt, you are welcome to contact us for clarification before submitting or registering. We’re happy to help you determine the most appropriate category. Email us at apdf@hawaii.edu for further assistance.

Purchase a Bento during APDF

Please note that many campus eateries will be closed during the symposium weekend. To ensure you have a meal, you can order a bento (Japanese-style packed meal) for pickup when you complete your registration. Be sure to carefully review the dates and meals you select before checking out.