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NDEO is looking forward to our upcoming virtual summit - Private Studio, Public Impact: A Virtual Summit for Dance Studio Teachers and Owners on Monday, July 27, 2026 .

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

Now is the time to reserve your spot - lock in the early bird rate before it's too late! Deadline to register at the early bird rate is next Tuesday, June 30th. Register now before rates increase!

We look forward to seeing you there where we can work together to continue to advance the field of dance education!

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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!

Affinity Group for Disabled Dance Educators

This affinity group is for NDEO Conference attendees who identify as Disabled or chronically ill. This affinity group will provide space for Disabled and chronically ill attendees to network, share resources, create community, and discuss current topics, news, and personal ideas.

Tuesday, June 30th from 7:00-8:00pm 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!

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.

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