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There is a lot going on here at NDEO in the Month of May, and there is something for every corner of our community! From our virtual community meetups, where you can connect, share ideas, and learn alongside fellow dance educators in your sector, to the exciting opening of early bird registration for National Conference in Albuquerque, NM, this month is all about opportunity and connecting...

We’re also kicking off a new semester of OPDI courses beginning May 18, offering fresh chances to grow your skills and deepen your practice. And for college students, there are a couple opportunities to get involved with our national conference through volunteering and student conference scholarships!

With so much happening, now is the perfect time to dive in, get involved, and make the most of your NDEO membership.

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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

Early Bird Rate Ends 6/1

We want to hear from YOU!

Submit a session and share your knowledge and experience with other dance studio teachers and owners in competitive, pre-professional, recreations, culturally specific, and community based programs.

Deadline to Submit EXTENDED - May 3, 2026

Early access registration OPEN for Members

Non-member registration opens March 20th. Below are courses beginning on May 18, 2026.

• OPDI-120: Music Theory and Applications for the Dance Teacher
• OPDI-M2: Elements of Dance
• OPDI-M40: Building a Mission-Based Dance Studio

Virtual Community Meet Ups

The virtual meetings allow you to connect with fellow dance educators to discuss the important concerns and issues of your sector/community of the dance field.

• Dance & Disability - May 5 at 7:00pm ET
• Dance Studios - May 7 at 1:30pm ET
• K12 - May 14 at 5:30pm ET
• Early Childhood - May 19 at 5:00pm ET

Induct Your Students

Now is a great time to induct your eligible NHDSA students in time for the end of the school year!

Before you check out , be sure to check out all the NHSDA merchandise we have to offer!

NHSDA Senior Slide Show

The NHSDA Senior Slideshow is an opportunity that NDEO has developed to help recognize outstanding dance students who are seniors in high school or college and have been inducted into the NHSDA or have been inducted and received Graduation with Honors.

Submit Photos by May 24th

Student Conference Scholarship

NDEO is proud to offer annual scholarships to dance or dance education college students pursuing an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree in dance or dance education to help defray the costs associated with attending NDEO’s 2026 Annual National Conference in Albuquerque, NM.

Apply by May 31st, 2026

Student Volunteers

Volunteer at conference and receive complimentary conference registration! Volunteers are scheduled for a total of 8 -12 hours over conference in 2 to 3-hour shifts.

Apply by May 31st, 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 1 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.

Future Echoes of the Continuous Quest for Afrofuturism in Dance Education

Though I have been a lifelong fan of speculative and science fiction, my own journey into Afrofuturism began during my doctoral studies. First as an exploration of literature and data, then as a framework for my teaching practice, artistic expression...

Between Preservation and Progress: Reapproaching Ballet's Physical Ideals

Ballet is an art form built on discipline, precision, and beauty. For centuries, it has followed a set of unspoken rules that often go unquestioned in the name of tradition...

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