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NDEO 2026 National Conference

SYNERGY: Uniting to Progress the Field of Dance Education

Thursday, September 24 - Sunday September 27, 2026

Albuquerque Convention Center Albuquerque, NM

Call for Presenters - Deadline Extended Through 2/10!

We invite dance educators in all sectors, genres, and career stages to apply to present sessions centered around this year’s theme: SYNERGY: Uniting to Progress the Field of Dance Education. Share your visions, successes, challenges, and works in progress. In a period of turbulence for our country and our field, we need each other more than ever. Now is the time to join forces and buoy each other up with support and collaboration. Join us as we convene in Albuquerque, New Mexico to progress the field of dance education.

Proposals due 2/10/2026 (Proposal fee waived for NDEO Members)

Plan Ahead!

While registration for conference isn't open just yet, you can start planning your conference travel now by booking your hotel room.

This year there are two hotels to choose from, follow the link below to learn all about the hotel options for Conference 2026.

It's not too late to register for courses beginning Monday, February 9, 2026:

• OPDI - M34: Exploring Ballet: History and Practice - ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT! - Register Here
• OPDI-M18: Intro to Choreography in Dance Education: A Process to Teach Students Hot to Create Dances - SOLD OUT - Join Waitlist Here

Registration Now Open!

Creativity in These Times: Dance & Disability

The goal of this conference is to elevate the field of dance and disability, bring joy to all participants, and create pathways to dance performance and education careers for students and teachers with disabilities. Early bird rate available through February 18, 2026.

"What Are We Leaving in 2025 - New Years Goals"

Register Now for our first quarter Community Meet-Ups and join fellow dance educators from your sector to talk about what you're leaving in 2025 and any goals you may have for yourself or your program in 2026.

• Higher Education: 2/12 at 5:00pm ET
• K-12: 2/12 at 7:30pm ET
• Dance and Disability: 2/17 at 7:00pm ET
• Private Studios: 2/24 at 1:00pm ET

Are You a New NDEO Member!?

Join NDEO Staff on February 24th at 5pm ET to learn more about the benefits of membership, and everything that NDEO has to offer!


Registration information coming soon!

Photo courtesy of Marissa Stahl by Cara Murphy

Apply today to open a chapter of NHSDA (National Honor Society for Dance Arts)

Recognize your outstanding dance students through the NHSDA. Build leadership skills, and recognize students' artistic merit & academic achievement.

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