Submit Proposal to Present at Gender Summit by TODAY 1/6/25

Get ready to take center stage at NDEO's 2025 Virtual Summit about Gender Inclusive Dance. Deadline to submit a proposal to be a presenter is 1/6/25 at 11:59pm EST.

Join the National Conference 2025 Proposal Review Committee

Help shape the 2025 NDEO National Conference! NDEO seeks a team of adjudicators to read and review submitted session proposals for the conference. Deadline to apply is 1/20/25.

Present at Our 2025 National Conference

Get ready to take center stage at NDEO's 2025 National Conference in the vibrant city of Detroit in October! We're calling all passionate presenters to share their innovative ideas and inspiring practices. Deadline to submit a proposal is 2/3/25.

Submit Webinar Ideas & Presenters Is there a topic in dance education you are particularly passionate about? Do you have experience or expertise that other dance teachers may benefit from? Reach and inspire other dance educators across the country through an online webinar! Rolling Submission Deadline.

Submit an Article for DEiP - Dance & Wellness

Dance can be both a cathartic act which heals but also create feelings of professional burnout or emotional exhaustion. This special issue of the NDEO journal, Dance Education in Practice, seeks articles pertaining to dance and wellness. Submit by 4/15/25

Help Us Fill the Events Board

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Dance Education Events Board, a dedicated platform designed to keep our community connected, informed, and inspired. Submit your upcoming workshops, conferences, performances, and networking opportunities in dance education.

Conference Proposal Writing Workshop (virtual) on 1/8/25

Looking for a space to fine-tune your 2025 National Conference proposal or workshop an idea with fellow dance educators? There will be a few specific writing prompts for the group to consider, and plenty of time to share and receive feedback.

OPDI Spring 2025 Online Courses

OPDI courses for dance teachers are open for registration. The first courses start on 1/13/25 with others following on1/27/25 and 2/10/25. Some courses are almost sold out so secure your spot today. 9 total courses being offered and 4 of those 9 are brand new to NDEO and OPDI.

Save the Date - NDEO Annual Membership Meeting in February

Join NDEO leadership on 2/20/25 as they present NDEO’s “2024 - A Year in Review.” This meeting will also feature a presentation of the 2025 President and Executive Director Awards.

Save the Date - Gender & Dance Virtual Summit on 3/1/25

In this 1-day summit, we will feature 10+ live virtual sessions for dance teachers on the topic of Dance and Gender delivered across 5 different session blocks, including movement sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations on various topics and for different environments. 

Save the Date - NDEO National Conference in October

NDEO takes its National Conference to the vibrant city of Detroit from Sat. 10/4/25 to Mon. 10/6/25 with pre-conf intensive day on Fri. 10/3/25. Make plans to attend. Vendor information now available.

Rising to the Challenge, Together: NDEO at Work in 2024

In 2024, NDEO and our members made concrete strides toward our vision of equitable and accessible #DanceEducationForAll. This article provides a recap of things we did in 2024.

Crafting Your Teaching Philosophy: A Creative Approach

Starting from one’s core values is useful when constructing or redrafting one’s educational philosophy. Does compassion or competition matter most to you? Do you reward individuality or teamwork? Creativity or accuracy?

Federal Funds and Arts Education Get ready to up your Advocacy game and learn about the Arts Education Alliance (yes, NDEO is part of it) and how Federal Funds can support dance arts education for K-12 students and professional development for K-12 dance teachers. Stay tuned for more information on how this next administration and the 119th Congress may affect our field of dance and arts.

NHSDA Award Application Deadline is 1/30/25

Dance students who have been inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) Secondary Program and are current juniors and seniors in High School are eligible for the NHSDA Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement Award and Scholarship.

Join the NHSDA Award Adjudicator Team

NDEO seeks dance educators who can adjudicate the award applicants - must be an NDEO Member who does not have a student applying for the award. Limited spots available. Deadline to apply is 1/31/25.

Start a Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts at your School

Establishing an NHSDA chapter in your school is one very important way that you can help advance the field of dance education. Celebrating your exceptional dance students helps to create honor and prestige within our field and improve our image to those outside the field.

Save the Date - Dance A Difference Week in March

A week of dance-based community service spread throughout the nation from March 2 - 8, 2025. Check out the blog that highlights what several chapters have done in the past.