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We’re thrilled to welcome dance studio teachers and owners to a brand-new Virtual Summit in 2026: Private Studio, Public Impact, taking place on July 27, 2026 and we want to hear from YOU! This event highlights the meaningful influence independent studios have, not only in developing skilled dancers, but in nurturing confident, imaginative individuals.

Private studios play a vital role across the dance landscape, offering everything from competitive and pre-professional training to recreational classes and culturally specific programming. These spaces foster artistic growth, support identity exploration, and encourage lifelong connections to dance. We also know that running and sustaining a studio comes with its own set of challenges. From navigating competitive environments to creating programs that can thrive long-term. This summit creates space for connection, dialogue, and shared learning as we examine the evolving role of private studios within the broader dance community.

We encourage dance studio teachers and owners to contribute their perspectives by submitting a session proposal for the virtual summit by April 29, 2026. Click here to learn more about how to get involved.

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Early access registration OPEN for Members

Non-member registration opens March 20th. Below are courses beginning on May 18, 2026.

• OPDI-120: Music Theory and Applications for the Dance Teacher
• OPDI-M2: Elements of Dance
• OPDI-M40: Building a Mission-Based Dance Studio

Working with Consent, Boundaries, Needs in the Dance Studio

Join Intimacy Direction in Dance co-founder, and author of Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education: Consent-Forward, Trauma-Informed, Psychologically Safe Movement Pedagogy, Nicole Perry for practical tools and conversations around consent (which goes far beyond touch) and creativity.

This webinar is free for members and non-members.

April 27th, 2026 at 4:30pm ET

Photo courtesy of Marissa Stahl by Cara Murphy

Induct Your Students

Now is a great time to induct your eligible NHDSA students in time for the end of the school year!

Before you check out , be sure to check out all the NHSDA merchandise we have to offer!

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

Registration Opening Spring 2026

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.

Student Conference Scholarship

NDEO is proud to offer annual scholarships to dance or dance education college students pursuing an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree in dance or dance education to help defray the costs associated with attending NDEO’s 2026 Annual National Conference in Albuquerque, NM.

Apply by May 31st, 2026

Student Volunteers

Volunteer at conference and receive complimentary conference registration! Volunteers are scheduled for a total of 8 -12 hours over conference in 2 to 3-hour shifts.

Apply by May 31st, 2026

Journal of Dance Education, Volume 26 Issue 1 Now Available!

JoDE is availble online to view for NDEO members. JoDE is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality, original articles on topics related to the practical and theoretical aspects associated with dance education.

Future Echoes of the Continuous Quest for Afrofuturism in Dance Education

Though I have been a lifelong fan of speculative and science fiction, my own journey into Afrofuturism began during my doctoral studies. First as an exploration of literature and data, then as a framework for my teaching practice, artistic expression...

Integrating Kathak into Contemporary Dance Education

As dance education continues to expand its scope, educators are increasingly called to design curricula that reflect global perspectives, culturally responsive pedagogy, and embodied ways of knowing. Within this evolving landscape, Kathak...

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