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Jul25 College Credit - Info Meetings 7/29 & 8/10 Created by Kari Schrade on 7/25/2026 11:48:00 AM
Learn all about how this opportunity from NDEO and Oakland University works at our upcoming information sessions!
There are 2 opportunities to join us for a Virtual Information Session with representatives from Oakland University and NDEO's OPDI program to learn more about earning college credits for OPDI courses. Listen, learn, and ask questions.
The meetings will be recorded and emailed to all registrants after the event. Please register for the event even if you are unable to attend.
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Jul17 Registration Now Open for OPDI Fall Courses Created by Kari Schrade on 7/17/2026 9:41:00 AM
Early access registration for NDEO membership opens TODAY, July 17th.
Non-member registration will open on Friday, July 24th.
You can view and register for our upcoming Fall Courses here.
Jun30 Dance Educator 'In Memoriam' - Submit by 8/9/26 Created by Shelby Bensinger on 6/30/2026 3:51:00 PM
NDEO members are invited to submit memorials on behalf of recently deceased members of the dance community by August 9th, 2026.
Learn more and submit memorials here.
Jun22 Seeking Dance Studio Teacher Mentors & Menteees! Created by Shelby Bensinger on 6/22/2026 9:28:00 AM
Cohort 4 Applications NOW OPEN - Apply by July 11th, 2026
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.
Learn More & Apply
Jun03 Webinar - June 16th, 6-7PM ET Created by Kari Schrade on 6/3/2026 3:03:00 PM
Presented By: Elizabeth Cotter, Kathleen Dominiak Treasure, Abigail Agresta-Stratton
All students, including those with developmental disabilities, deserve access to rigorous and in-depth dance experiences, including technique and dance making. We must find the appropriate adaptations to allow for ample participation by our students cognitive and intellectual disabilities. We must advocate for the needs of our students as each student is different and deserves the necessary support. We will provide tools to guide you in your journey to bring dance to every student including resources, tips, lessons, and Google Slides Shows. This webinar will be helpful for those dance educators with existing programs that would like to be reinvigorated, as well as those just starting that need support with adaptations, lesson planning, and effective instruction while honoring artistry.
Register Here!
Jun03 NHSDA Info Meetings on Tuesday, June 9th Created by Shelby Bensinger on 6/3/2026 2:23:00 PM
Please join us virtually on Tuesday, June 9th to learn more about starting and running a chapter of NHSDA. Register in advance through the links below:
Jun03 2026 NHSDA Award Recipients Announced Created by Shelby Bensinger on 6/3/2026 2:20:00 PM
The 2026 NHSDA Award Winner, Finalists, and Honorable Mentions have been announced! Congratulations to these students on their accomplisments!
Please click here to view the NHSDA Award Recipients.
May27 REGISTER NOW at Early Bird Rate by 6/30 - Virtual Summit for Dance Studio Teachers & Owners! Created by Shelby Bensinger on 5/27/2026 12:52:00 PM
Private Studio, Public Impact: A Virtual Summit for Dance Studio Teachers and Owners
Monday, July 27th, 2026
Early Bird Rates:
Register Here
May27 REGISTER NOW at Early Bird Rate by 6/1 - National Conference in ABQ, NM! Created by Shelby Bensinger on 5/27/2026 12:47:00 PM
Synergy: Uniting to Progress the Field of Dance Education in Albuquerque, NM from September 24-27
Early Bird Rate Ends June 1st:
May07 Board/Advisory Council Nominations - Apply by 6/12 Created by Kari Schrade on 5/7/2026 2:22:00 PM
Click Here to Learn More and Apply
Note: Positions become effective on January 1, 2027.