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NDEO thrives because of passionate members who step forward to lead, advocate, and serve our dance education community. As we look ahead, we invite members to consider making an impact by running for a position on the Board of Directors or Advisory Council.

These leadership opportunities allow you to help guide the organization's strategic direction, support programs and initiatives, amplify member voices, and advance dance education on a national level. Whether your interests lie in development, student initiatives, or dance and disability, there are meaningful ways to contribute your expertise and perspective.

We encourage you to learn more about the available positions and consider how your leadership can help strengthen NDEO's mission for years to come. Learn more here and apply by June 12th, 2026!

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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

Pre-Conference Excursions

NDEO is excited to offer conference attendees the opportunity to explore our conference location of Albuquerque, New Mexico, through excursions hosted by Tour New Mexico. There are two excursions to choose from, "This is Albuquerque!," and "Acoma Pueblo "Sky City." Excursions will take place on 9/24/26.

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!

Register Now for Courses Starting on June 22nd

• OPDI-M12: Jazz Dance Theory and Practice
• OPDI-M32: Using Dance Science to Enhance Curriculum
• NEW OPDI-128: Foundations in Dance Education Research

Nominate yourself or someone else for the NDEO Board or Directors or Advisory Council

NDEO is a membership-driven organization. Members have a strong voice in its work and governance. NDEO's Board of Directors is a working board and requires expertise in specific roles that are integral to NDEO leadership, infrastructure, and long-term stability. The NDEO governance consists of Board of Directors, an Advisory Council, and a dedicated staff.

Apply by June 12th, 2026

Moving Together: Advocacy and Adaptation for Dance and Students with Disabilities

Presented by: Elizabeth Cotter, Kathleen Dominiak Treasure, and Abigail Agresta-Stratton. "All students, including those with developmental disabilities, deserve access to rigorous and in-depth dance experiences, including technique and dance making..."

Tuesday, June 16th at 6:00pm 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

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.

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!

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NDEO Members can login to their Member Dashboard / Jobs module to post a job or internship for free -- we offer a 30-day or 60-day listings.  Non-Members can also purchase a Jobs Board listing for a fee.

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