Greetings!

At NDEO, we believe the power of community and connection is truly transformative. That is why we are excited to invite you to a series of upcoming virtual community meet-ups, affinity group gatherings, and a powerful virtual summit designed to bring dance educators together in an inclusive and collaborative space.

Connect with fellow dance educators and NDEO members to exchange best practices, share successes and challenges, and discover fresh strategies to energize your teaching. These events are designed to support your professional growth while strengthening our collective dance education community.

Join us at one or more of the following events:

• Community Meet-Ups "What Are We Leaving in 2025 - New Years Goals" (Members Only - see links for times):
• Dance Studios - February 24 - Register Here
• Teacher Trainers - March 3 - Register Here
• Higher Education - March 12 - Register Here
• Early Childhood - March 24 - Register Here
• Affinity Group Meeting (Members Only - see links for times):
• NEW! Caregiver Educators Affinity Group - February 26 - Register Here
• Black & African American Dance Educators Affinity Group - March 12 - Register Here
• Virtual Summit (Member & Non-Member Pricing):
• Creativity in These Times: Dance & Disability Virtual Summit - March 21 - Register Here

Help us make the dance education community stronger than ever. Register today and connect with NDEO!

Not a member yet? Join Today!

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Interested in College Credits for OPDI Online Courses for Dance Teachers?

Learn all about how this opportunity from NDEO and Oakland University works at our upcoming information sessions! Two opportunities to join us for a Virtual Information Session with representatives from Oakland University and NDEO's OPDI program.

• Tuesday, Feb 24 - Register Here
• Monday, Mar 30 -  Register Here

NDEO is seeking volunteers for the Awards Committee.

Are you passionate about dance education? Do you want to get involved with NDEO? Do you have insights, experiences, and knowledge that you can share? Join NDEO's Awards Committe, help make a difference today!

Apply by March 2nd

National Award Nominations Opening Soon

Prepare your nomination and application to the 2026 National Awards opening on March 2nd, 2026!

Help NDEO recognize outstanding Dance Educators in the field!

Early Bird Deadline 2/28

Creativity in These Times: Dance & Disability

The goal of this conference is to elevate the field of dance and disability, bring joy to all participants, and create pathways to dance performance and education careers for students and teachers with disabilities. 

Register by Feb 28 to save!

What Are We Leaving in 2025? - New Years Goals

Register Now for our first quarter Community Meet-Ups and join fellow dance educators from your sector to talk about what you're leaving in 2025 and any goals you may have for yourself or your program in 2026. Free for NDEO members.

• Dance Studios: 2/24 at 1:00pm
• Teacher Trainers: 3/3 at 8:00pm
• Higher Education: 3/12 at 4:00pm
• Early Childhood: 3/24 at 5:00pm

**All times listed ET **

Affinity Group meetings are for NDEO members only, registration required.

• NEW! Caregiver Educators Affinity Group: 2/26 at 6:30pm ET
• Black & African American Dance Educators Affinity Group: 3/12 at 6:30pm ET

Are You a New NDEO Member!?

Join NDEO Staff on February 24th at 5pm ET to learn more about the benefits of membership, and everything that NDEO has to offer!

Existing members welcome to attend to learn more about their NDEO membership!

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.

Photo courtesy of Marissa Stahl by Cara Murphy

Apply today to open a chapter of NHSDA (National Honor Society for Dance Arts)

Recognize your outstanding dance students through the NHSDA. Build leadership skills, and recognize students' artistic merit & academic achievement.

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