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Early bird registration for two of our most popular professional development opportunities is now open! Register now and lock in that early bird rate for our four day National Conference and one day Virtual Summit for Dance Studio Teachers.

Register by June 1st for National Conference at a member rate of $440 and a non-member rate of $540. Register by June 30th for the Dance Teacher Virtual Summit at a member rate of $95 and a non-member rate of $160. Reserve your spot today before prices increase!

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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

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!

Early access registration OPEN for Members

Non-member registration opens March 20th. Below are courses beginning on June 8, 2026.

• OPDI-125: Dance History in the USA
• OPDI-M25: Hip-Hop: History and Heritage
• OPDI-M13: Modern Dance Theory and Composition
• OPDI-M27: Functional Awareness: Mindfulness Practices in Embodied Anatomy for the Dance Educator

Upcoming Informational Meetings

Join us virtually on June 9th for two information meetings regarding starting and running a chapter of NHSDA.

• Starting a Chapter of NHSDA - June 9th from 12:00-1:00pm ET - Register Here
• Running a Chapter and Inducting Students - June 9th from 4:00-5:00pm ET- Register Here

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

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 1st, 2026

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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