The NDEO Newsletter as of February 12, 2025
NDEO Supports YOU ~ Continue Your Support of NDEO
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NDEO supports you, the dance educator (or aspiring dance educator), in harnessing the power of dance to inspire, empower, and give every student the chance to move, express, and thrive.
Why JOIN NDEO or RENEW your NDEO Membership?
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Strength in Community: Our voices are stronger together. Refer a friend, colleague, or student to JOIN NDEO!
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Advocacy for Dance Education: Your membership supports essential advocacy efforts to protect and elevate dance education. Register for Webinar - Dance Education Under the New Administration: Navigating Federal Policy & Local Impact
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Access to Resources & Connection: From professional development webinars to our upcoming 2025 NDEO Conference in Detroit to opportunities to connect and share, we offer resources to help you. Become a Mentor or Mentee in our PK-12 Mentorship program.
Regards,
From all of us behind the scenes at NDEO.....
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Dance Education Under the New Administration - Webinar As we begin 2025 with a new presidential administration and Congress, understanding how national policy changes could affect dance education is more important than ever. NDEO members will explore potential changes to education policies, Title funding, and the priorities (and future) of the Dept. of Education. Please join us on 2-25-25 at 7pm EST. NDEO Members only. | | |
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Register for Gender & Dance Virtual Summit
In this 1-day summit on March 1st, we will feature 15+ live virtual sessions for dance teachers on the topic of Dance and Gender delivered across 5 different session blocks, including movement sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations on various topics and for different environments.
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Register for the NDEO Annual Membership Meeting
Join NDEO leadership as they present NDEO’s “2024 - A Year in Review.” This meeting will also feature a presentation of the 2025 President and Executive Director Awards. Please join us on 2-20-25 at 7pm EST. NDEO Members only.
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PK-12 Dance Teacher Mentorship - Apply Now! | | |
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PK-12 Dance Educator Mentorship Program
Join our Mentorship Program as a mentor, mentee, or mentorship supporter, and become part of a dynamic community dedicated to professional growth and support.
Apply by March 16, 2025
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Start an Affinity Group
NDEO recognizes the need to connect and be in community with one another. Affinity Groups are member-driven and member-led. Currently, NDEO has 3 Affinity Groups (Black Dance Educators, LGBTQIA+ Dance Educators, and Disabled Dancers and Educators) that have met both in person and virtually. Do you have an idea for another one?
Submit by February 24, 2025.
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Ruth Lovell Murray Book Award | | |
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Call for Book Award Nominations
The National Dance Education Organization is pleased to invite nominations for the NDEO Ruth Lovell Murray Book Award, honoring outstanding book-length publications in dance education and recognizing authors who conduct exemplary inquiry that advances the field.
Submit by March 10, 2025
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Current Events Board Postings:
- Art Beat Tap Festival
- AfroBrazilian Masterclass
- MOVED - Natural Moves Foundation
- Virtual Queer Dance Workshop (Irish Dance)
- and more....!
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Help Us Fill the Events Board
View & Post Events in the field! Members can login to their Member Dashboard / Events to post an event for free -- we offer a 30-day or 60-day listings. Non-Members can also purchase an Events Board listing at a cost.
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Jobs, Jobs, and More Jobs | |
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Current Jobs Board Postings:
- Lecturer in Somatics and Dance - NC State University
- Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher - Rye Country Day School
- Teaching-Artist - Education In Dance & The Related Arts
- and more...!
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Help Us Fill the Jobs Board
If you are seeking a job please visit our Jobs Board to find a position in the dance or dance education field. In addition, members and non-members can post job openings.
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National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) | | |
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Call for NHSDA Testimonials & Photos
Tell us what your chapter has been up to. Any special projects, performances, volunteer service, awards, trips, etc? Submit by February 21, 2025
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Save the Date - NDEO National Conference in October
NDEO takes its National Conference to the vibrant city of Detroit from Sat. 10/4/25 to Mon. 10/6/25 with pre-conf intensive day on Fri. 10/3/25. Make plans to attend. Vendor information now available.
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Build Your Knowledge ~ Blog Articles | | |
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President Trump's Executive Order Regarding the U.S. Department of Education
"In the early days of his administration, President Donald J. Trump has taken significant action to push forward his vision for the U.S. Department of Education."
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Strategies for Introducing Career Planning to Your High School and Higher Ed Dance Students
"My first career goal was to become a professional ballet dancer. From age 5 to 16, my talent, training and passion lead solidly in that direction, taking me to the corps de ballet of the newly professionalized Boston Ballet."
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