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NDEO’s current lineup of professional development opportunities have something from everyone! We’re are excited for our Virtual Summit on July 27th tailored specifically for Dance Studio Teachers & Owners, and the anticipation is building for our National Conference from September 24th to 27th in Albuquerque, NM!

These events aren’t just dates on a calendar; they’re ways to find collaboration, inspiration, and connection with fellow dance educators. At NDEO, we believe in the power of your voice and the strength of our community, and we encourage you to seize these moments to engage, learn, and elevate your teaching skills.

Imagine the impact you can have on your students’ dance journeys by participating in these enriching experiences! Don’t wait, join us in shaping the future of dance education together!



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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 - Schedule Coming Soon!

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

Early Bird Registration Through June 30th!

Upcoming Virtual Summit Sneak Peek

Join us for a 30-minute presentation featuring a sampling of sessions that will be shared at our upcoming Virtual Summit for Dance Studio Teachers. 

Hear from 5 of our presenters with a sneak peak of their sessions to get you excited about what to expect at the event. You can also learn more about the structure of the event and ask questions!

July 13, 2026 at 6:30pm ET

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 July 11th, 2026

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

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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