Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) offer members with special interest areas a community to address common concerns and develop solutions. SIG members can participate in online discussion forums.
	Advocacy	Members: 705	Coordinator:	Karen Bradley
	This Advocacy SIG is open to all NDEO members interested in dance education advocacy. We are dedicated to building a powerful and informed community of advocates for dance education.
	Dance and Disability	Members: 464	Coordinator:	Pamela VanGilder
	The SIG consists of dance educators who serve dancers with various abilities. We discuss and act upon the issues facing the field and exchange philosophy and different methods of teaching.
	Early Childhood	Members: 491	Coordinator:	Rima Faber
	The Early Childhood SIG is comprised of NDEO members who are dance educators teaching ages 0-5 in all venues, or educators/administrators interested in dance for early childhood.
	K-12	Members: 1212	Coordinator:	Diana Domoracki-Kisto
	The K-12 SIG is a meeting, networking, and sharing group of K-12 dance educators who use proven research-based and child-centered teaching practices.
	Higher Education	Members: 987	Coordinator:	Rebecca Valls
	The SIG consists of postsecondary educators who identify and discuss practical issues concerning higher education and how NDEO members can facilitate action plans when needed.
	Private Sector	Members: 730	Coordinator:	Patricia Cohen
	The Private Sector SIG discuss issues relevant to those working in and involved with private studios. We meet to share best practices on how to prepare our students for both performance and college.
	Research	Members: 748	Coordinator:	Martha H Eddy
	The SIG exists to help those with needs for research in the dance education field. We receive input from other NDEO committees and aid them in answering their questions and implementing research.
	Students	Members: 459	Coordinator:	Kelly Ferris Lester
	The SIG unites the students in NDEO and future leaders of the field. The group is open to all NDEO student members to discuss their interests and to explore their career options after graduation.
	Performing Arts Organization	Members: 598	Coordinator:	Charles Chip McNeal
	The Performing Arts Organization SIG is for educators and administrators who work in the dance education department of a performing arts organization.
	Men in Dance	Members: 250
	The Men in Dance SIG is for members interested in discussing issues related to men in dance.