Who is the Annual Licensing Subscription designed for?
The Annual Licensing Subscription is designed for universities, colleges, schools (K-12), choreographers, dance filmmakers, and dance companies worldwide. Subscribers can use any piece of music as many times as needed throughout the year for performances, videos, social media posts, and other purposes. This is especially beneficial for those in the dance community who need access to a large library of dance-specific music at a low cost.
How does the Annual Licensing Subscription work?
First, create an account, log in, and purchase your subscription. Whenever you need a license for a showing or performance, fill out the “Licensing Form” on your Account page. Once submitted, the license is instantly emailed to you. You can save and share the license as needed for your records and with venues that require proof of licensed music. Please note that subscriptions automatically renew each year unless canceled from your Account page
How does this subscription differ from other music licensing services?
Boutique licensing companies are emerging to avoid the high fees of larger firms. Sound for Movement offers a bespoke music catalog for dance. While other sites charge $200-$500+ annually for single-user access, their music primarily caters to film, TV, and sound effects, not specifically to dancers, dance teachers, choreographers, screendance, dance filmmakers, and dance companies.
What is Custom Track Licensing?
If you would like to purchase a license for a specific track without starting a subscription, you can create a custom license. There are three types of licenses: Extended, Limited, and Student. Extended Licenses are for long-term use, while Limited Licenses are for short performance runs. The Student Limited License is discounted for graduate, undergraduate, and K-12 students. For multiple tracks, enter the quantity before adding to your cart and provide track names and project details at checkout. For further assistance or detailed information, please reach out through the Support link in the footer of the website.
What does the subscription cover?
The subscription covers all live performances, screendance showings, social media posts, websites, and other dance-specific use cases, similar to our single-use “Limited License.” This licensing subscription covers the use of music, even after your subscription is over, as long as the license was first requested during your active subscription. For the purposes of this License, ‘dance films’ and ‘screen dances’ refer to any audiovisual work that predominantly features dance as a primary element, whether distributed via physical media, online streaming platforms, or public showings.
What doesn’t the subscription cover?
If you need a license in perpetuity, you can purchase an “Extended License” from the music library. The subscription also does not cover any music not found on this website (soundformovement.com).
Can I license any music with this subscription or any of the “Extended, Limited, or Student Licenses”?
No, this subscription only covers music found on this website (soundformovement.com).
This seems too simple. Why isn’t it as complicated as other music licensing?
After 30 years with dancers and choreographers, I know a major hurdle is quick and easy music licensing. While many services cater to specific needs, Sound for Movement is the first for dance. An annual payment simplifies tracking compared to negotiating for each performance. We offer instant long-term and short-term licensing from our website, with simple and clear pricing that’s always improving.