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By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy ~~ After months of intense advocacy and lingering uncertainty, the much-anticipated Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor鈥揌HS鈥揈ducation appropriations bill has been signed into law, delivering a significant victory for arts education programs nationwide. Last year, the President鈥檚 proposed budget sent shockwaves through the education community, calling for a $12 billion cut (more than 15%) to the U.S. Department of Education. Thos...

By Jen O'Neill, Faculty/Artistic Director ~~ I recently celebrated my 25th year teaching dance and movement. I am lucky enough (and healthy enough) to continue the work I love and was meant to do. What impacted me the most celebrating this milestone was the community, belonging, and joy I have built with my dancers over these last two+ decades. This will be my legacy and also the gift to myself I didn鈥檛 know I needed...

By Weiselande 'Yanui' C茅sar, Educator, Scholar, Executive Founding Director ~~ In these extraordinary times, it's crucial for practitioners and leaders of Haitian folk dance to avoid acting out of desperation and to remain vigilant against divide and conquer tactics. The richness found within the movements of folkloric dance is abundant enough to support our community. This artistic expression empowers everyone by harnessing the holistic healing properties of its core movements, espe...

By Shannon Dooling-Cain, NDEO Special Projects ~~ In 2025, NDEO celebrated 28 years as a steady, guiding force in the field of dance education. We helped steer the field through policy changes, economic uncertainty, political challenges, and a global pandemic. We鈥檝e provided guidance for dance administrators, supported dance educators, and ensured that dance was included in national conversations about the arts and education. NDEO has been the go-to source for dance education research, advocacy...

By Lan Zahou, PhD in Psychology /Dance Education Research Director, Hangzhou Red Little Dance Star/Guest Professor, College of Education, Capital Normal University ~~ What comes to mind when you think of children's dance classes? Standard postures, precise techniques, or flawless performances? For decades, dance education has emphasized technical mastery - and for good reason. Skills matter. But in the pursuit of perfect form, what often gets lost is the child's inner world: their joy, t...

By Rachel Kutner, Group Fitness Instructor, Passionate 麻豆视频直播 the Benefits of Movement for Mental Health ~~ There is something extremely cathartic and transformative about using the body to release stuck energy and emotions. As humans, our life experiences can cause difficult emotions that we often don鈥檛 know how to fully process. When we deal with things that are stressful or produce negative emotions, our bodies hold onto those experiences, creating tension, tightness or pain. Through the body...

By Shannon Dooling-Cain, NDEO Special Projects ~~ In this blog series, we will be sharing updates from NDEO members about their work, practices, and accomplishments. These members replied to NDEO鈥檚 call for submissions in early 2025. Each month, we plan to share another blog post introducing more members. Five members are featured in this post: Lydia Hance, Heather Acomb, Paola Maria Bassignana, Donna Newman-Bluestein, and Ai Nelson...

By Janaea Rose Lyn, Independent Dance Artist, Author, Educator ~~ As human beings who dance, not dancers who are human beings, understanding ourselves as individuals, learning how to create a shape for our life that works best for us, developing self-care routines that are sustainable, and establishing support systems are all equally essential. At this point in your career, I鈥檓 sure you have spent time reflecting on this, but what about your students...

A child鈥檚 complete education includes the arts. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 lists the arts and music as part of a "well-rounded education," providing that all arts disciplines (dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual art) are eligible for programmatic support through Title I, Title IV, and other supplemental federal funds available to school districts across the nation. American children deserve a complete education including rigorous, sequential, standards-bas...

By Shannon Dooling-Cain ~~In this blog series, we will be sharing updates from NDEO members about their work, practices, and accomplishments. These members replied to NDEO鈥檚 call for submissions in early 2025. Each month, we plan to share another blog post introducing more members. Five members are featured in this post: Grace Johnson-Wright, Annabelle Lenzu, Mark DeGarmo, Miranda Rubio Opsal, Tara Miller, and Olga A. Berest...

By Shannon Dooling-Cain, NDEO Special Projects ~~ If you are a dance student with big goals, the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) can help you accomplish them! NHDSA is an honor society, just like those you may be inducted to at your school for math, music, or foreign languages. Unlike other honor societies, though, you do not need to be part of a school-based dance program to be inducted into NHSDA! NHSDA Chapters can be set up at dance studios, community centers, and performing ar...

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice inviting applications for the Assistance for Arts Education program, which is the only dedicated federal funding source for arts education, including dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Applications are due August 25, 2025...

By Melissa Greenblatt, NDEO Interim Executive Director ~~ NOW is the TIME to join NDEO and become part of a community dedicated to advancing dance education and supporting the educators who bring it to life. NDEO, as the largest membership association supporting dance education, is uniquely positioned to ensure that all students have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of dance in their lives...

By Shannon Dooling-Cain, NDEO Special Projects ~~ In this blog series, we will be sharing updates from NDEO members about their work, practices, and accomplishments. These members replied to NDEO鈥檚 call for submissions in early 2025. Each month, we plan to share another blog post introducing more members. Five members are featured in this post: Erika Vasquez, Dena Cronholm, Grace Gallagher, Tamara Irving, Sean McLeod, and May Kesler...

By Jill Vasbinder Morrison, Faculty in Dance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County ~~ Dance is more than just movement; it is an oral tradition that we share through the stories told by our bodies. It connects us across generations, allowing us to learn from our elders and carry on their legacies. Have you taken the time to connect with your dance teachers or mentors recently? I encourage you to reach out, whether it鈥檚 for coffee, a walk, or simply a chat. These connections can inspir...