Dear Melissa,

At NDEO we would like to take some time to honor the profound legacies of dance educators who are no longer with us, who have touched the lives of countless students and colleagues alike. We are deeply committed to celebrating the excellence and contributions of these remarkable individuals, recognizing that their influence continues to inspire current and future dance professionals.

We encourage all members to participate in our in memoriam submission process, as this is not only an opportunity to reflect on the impact these educators have made but also a chance to foster collaboration and connection within our dance education community. As we remember and honor their lives, let us be reminded that their legacies serve as a powerful motivation for our ongoing advocacy and pursuit of excellence in dance education.

To learn more and submit a memorial please click here. Submit your memorial by August 10th, 2025.

Regards,



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Susan McGreevy-Nichols

Mark Your Calendars, Submit your Photos, Share your Memories

NDEO's Executive Director, Susan McGreevy-Nichols, is retiring on June 30th. We will celebrate with her at the Grand Closing party at our National Conference in Detroit on Monday evening, Oct. 6, 2025. Please join us.

Submit by Aug. 1, 2025

Seeking Mentors & Mentees!

This program serves as a support system for dance studio teachers and dance studio owners with fewer than five years of experience (mentees) in the field. The program also provides those with five or more years of experience in the field (mentors) an opportunity to share their experience and lend guidance to these emerging dance teachers.

Apply by June 30, 2025

Participate in Focus Group

NDEO is seeking Members, who are current dance teachers, to participate in the NDEO Virtual Focus Group Project for Summer 2025. Share you successes and challenges. Apply by July 6, 2025.

Embracing Gender Inclusivity in Dance Education: Practical Approaches

July 10th from 5:00 - 6:00pm ET

This webinar will empower dance teachers with the knowledge and tools to create a welcoming environment where dancers can thrive.

Online Learning Design Internship

This REMOTE Online Learning Design Internship will provide the opportunity to work with NDEO's Online Professional Development Institute (OPDI) program. Apply by 7/6/2025.

Visit our Online Store

Order logo gear like a sweatshirt or a T-shirt. We also have NDEO logo stickers, several books, socks, and more!

Check it out.

Early Bird Deadline June 30

This virtual summit from NDEO and Danscend on August 2 will equip teachers with knowledge, tools, and resources to support dancers’ mental health, resilience, and overall well-being in studios and classrooms.

Early Bird Deadline is June 30, 2025

NDEO 2025 National Conference - Oct. 4 - 6, 2025

Held every fall, the NDEO National Conference is the premier professional development event for dance educators. Over three vibrant days, you'll have access to 220+ workshops, master classes, panel discussions, paper presentations, social events, and captivating performances. Kick off your experience with a full day of pre-conference intensives before the official start.

Explore Add-On Pre-Conference Intensives

On Oct. 3, the day before the official start of National Conference, NDEO is offering 17 intensives from the Dance Informance: An Alternative to Recitals to Mindful Methods for Inversions, to the ever popular, K-12 School Bus Tour of Detroit Public School Dance Programs.

Announcing our NEW Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in a more exclusive opportunity to enhance your NDEO National Conference vendor experience? Check out our 2025 Sponsorship Options and reach out to kschultz@ndeo.org for more information. 

Deadline to Apply is July 1, 2025

Journal of Dance Education, Volume 25, Issue 2 - NOW AVAILABLE!

Read the latest issue of JoDE to stay up to date on all the latest trends and research in dance education. Login to your NDEO member account to read the lastest issue.

A Student’s Perspective on What True Dance Education Teaches Students

"Lately, I am approached with short clips of my friends trying a TikTok dance. Often, after dance practice, I’ll walk into a classroom and find a group gathered around a phone, laughing as they attempt to learn the latest viral routine."

When the Rhythm Hits: Teaching Calypso and Feeling the Pocket

"In every classroom I enter—whether in the U.S. or back home in Trinidad—I bring rhythm with me. It’s not something I add to the dance. It is the dance. Rhythm is the structure, the entry point, the thing that tells you not just when to move, but why to move."

The Importance of Musically Educated Teachers

"Dance is a versatile discipline that requires a plethora of schooled skill for an individual to be successful in their field of dance. One such area of dance that necessitates a keen knowledge is the understanding of music."

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