Dance Teacher Conference 2026

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Countdown to NDEO's 2026 National Conference in Albuquerque

Photo by Ron Behrmann. Courtesy of Visit Albuquerque.

The National Dance Education Organization presents

SYNERGY: Uniting to Progress the Field of Dance Education

Thursday, September 24 - Sunday September 27, 2026

Pre-Conference Intensives on Thursday, September 24

Regular Sessions (all day) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Albuquerque Convention Center | Albuquerque, NM

Call for Session Proposals - Opening Soon!

Held every fall, the NDEO National Conference is the premier professional development event for dance educators. Over three vibrant days, you will have access to 250+ workshops, master classes, panel discussions, paper presentations, social events, and captivating performances. Kick off your experience with a full day of pre-conference intensives before the official start.

Key Dates

Call for Session Proposals - Submission Deadline - February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Registration Opens - Spring 2026

Conference - Sept. 24 - 27, 2026

Join Us for the Premier Professional Development Conference for Dance Educators!

Held every fall, the NDEO National Conference is the premier professional development event for dance educators. Over four vibrant days, you'll have access to 220+ workshops, master classes, panel discussions, paper presentations, social events, and captivating performances. Kick off your experience with a full day of pre-conference intensives before the official start.

Why You Should Attend:

A Wide Range of Sessions: With over 220+ sessions over 4 days (9/24, 9/25, 9/26, and 9/27), you'll find workshops and classes specifically designed for every type of dance educator. Whether you teach in K-12 schools, studios, or colleges, specialize in a particular dance genre, or work with different age groups, there are sessions catered to your unique needs.
Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with a community of dance educators and aspiring dance educators who share your passion. You'll meet dance teachers who shift your perspectives, share your struggles, and ignite your growth. The NDEO Conference is a space of comradery and community as we buoy each other up to lift the field of dance education to new heights

Diverse and Knowledgable Presenters: NDEO National Conferences are for dance educators by dance educators ~ there will be over 250 presenters and co-presenters all ready to share their experiences, knowledge, and research with you! They come from all backgrounds, teaching environments, and genres.

What You Need to Know:

General Schedule: Your full registration fee covers all sessions over the three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), plus a seated dinner event (Grand Opening) and a food buffet (Grand Closing). There is something for everyone with 8+ sessions offered for every time block. Most sessions are 1 hour. No need to RSVP for individual sessions.
Pre-Conference Intensives: For an additional flat fee, delve deeper with our pre-conference intensives held the day before (Thursday) the conference. Intensives are typically 2-3 hours each. Intensives will be announced in early 2026.
Additional Features: A Key Note Speaker, a Plenary Session, Pop-Up Performances, and a Student Sharing Performance are essential to an NDEO Conference while Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings (sprinkled throughout the schedule) round out the experience. SIGs serve as space for dance teachers to network, discuss, and share concerns affecting their sector of the field. Featured SIGs at the 2026 Conference: K-12; Early Childhood; Dance Studios; Higher Ed; Dance & Disability; Men in Dance; Leadership; Advocacy; Performing Arts Orgs.
Discount if you have a Membership: Current NDEO Members enjoy a discounted conference registration fee. If you are not a member go ahead and sign up today to save $100 on your conference registration fee.

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