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No matter where you are in your dance education journey, NDEO is here to support your growth. From live virtual events and in-person networking to self-paced learning and year-round professional development, there are countless ways to stay inspired, strengthen your teaching, and connect with dance educators across the country.

This month, we're looking forward to our Virtual Summit for Dance Studio Teachers & Owners on July 27, where members can gain practical strategies from industry experts without leaving home. We're also counting down to our 2026 National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 24–27, where hundreds of dance educators will gather to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the future of dance education.

We also recently launched our Fall 2026 Online Professional Development Institute (OPDI) courses, offering flexible learning opportunities designed to help you continue growing throughout the year.

Whether you're joining us online, in person, or through an upcoming course, every opportunity is a chance to invest in yourself, your students, and the future of dance education.

Read on to explore everything happening at NDEO, we can't wait to learn with you!

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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

Conference Excursions

NDEO is excited to offer our conference attendees excursion experiences while visting Albuquerque, NM for our National Conference. Learn more about the current options and pricing by following the button below.

Private Studio, Public Impact

This Summit is designed for all independent studio educators: competitive, pre-professional, recreational, culturally specific, and community-based programs.

Apply NOW to be a mentor or mentee

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.

Application Deadline Extended Through July 31st

NDEO members - submit memorials on behalf of recently deceased members of the dance community

NDEO's dance educator 'In Memoriam' presentation will be shown during the 2026 National Conference, posted on our website, and sent out to NDEO membership. Please use the form below to inform us of any deaths, departures or home-goings.

Submit by August 9th, 2026

Fall 2026 OPDI Courses

Professional learning doesn't stop after an event. NDEO's Online Professional Development Institute (OPDI) offers online courses that help dance educators expand their knowledge, strengthen their teaching, and continue growing throughout the year. Explore upcoming courses and invest in your professional journey.

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.

Dance Education in Practice, Volume 12, Issue 2 Now Available!

DEiP provides a rich resource for dance educators. Each issue includes articles from teachers about what they do in the studio and classroom, which we hope will inspire you in your own practice.

As federal appropriations discussions begin for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027), a critical moment has arrived for arts education advocates across the country. Decisions made in the coming weeks will shape the future of quality, access, and equity in arts education, and your voice is more important than ever.

Contact Your Members of Congress Today!

Congratulations to our 2026 NHSDA Award Recipients!

Junior and Senior high school students who have been inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts are eligible to apply for this award, one of the highest dance honors program in the US. Candidates for the award must excel in all three categories: Artistic Merit, Leadership, and Academic Achievement. Follow the link below to learn about our winner, finalists, and honorable mentions.

Why I Read to My Young Dancers

Stories, fantasy, and imagination are key pillars to the development of creativity in preschool aged children. To foster this innovation and creativity in my young dancers, I often include story time in my preschool age dance classes. Some may ask why I do this- considering it is a dance class- but I believe that taking 5 minutes to read to your dancers every class can help create well rounded, expressive, and educated young dancers...

The Dance of Resilience: One Woman's Path from Pain to Purpose

But like so many dancers, when I decided to pursue it as a career, the joy and fantasy transformed into a cancer that infected my confidence, my self-worth, and my view of myself in the world. The studio became a battlefield where my body was the enemy. Every mirror reflected my flaws. Every correction felt like a verdict: not good enough, not thin enough, not worthy—never going to make it...

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