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We’re excited to invite dance studio teachers and owners to join us for a *NEW* Virtual Summit in 2026: Private Studio, Public Impact on July 27, 2026. This summit celebrates the powerful role independent studios play in shaping not just skilled dancers, but confident, creative individuals.

From competitive and pre-professional training to recreational and culturally specific programs, private studios serve as essential spaces for artistic growth, identity development, and lifelong engagement with dance.

At the same time, we recognize the unique challenges studios face, from navigating competition culture to building sustainable programs. This summit is an opportunity to come together, share experiences, and explore the evolving impact of private studios within the broader dance ecosystem.

We invite dance studio teachers and owners to share their experiences and knowledge by submitting a session for this virtual summit by April 29, 2026! Learn more about this opportunity by clicking here.

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Apply to be a mentor, mentee, or mentorship supporter!

The program serves as a support system for PK-12 dance teachers with fewer than five years of experience (mentees) in the PK-12 field of dance education. It will also give dance teachers with five or more years of experience in PK-12 (mentors and mentorship supporters) an opportunity to reach out and assist new educators.

Apply by April 6th, 2026

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

OPDI College Credits Available through Oakland University

The deadline to register through Oakland University (OU) to receive college credit for summer OPDI courses is April 15.

In order to register through OU, you must schedule an advising appointment below.

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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.

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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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