National Conference
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Attending an NDEO National Conference is not only life-changing event but also one of the most important benefits NDEO offers members. If you have never been, then you are missing out on a chance become informed, involved, and instrumental in shaping the future of our field. If you are a regular conference attendee, then you know that every year conference brings about new opportunities, new networks, and new ways of thinking about one's place in the dance education community.
A typical format for conference includes 3 to 4 days of workshops, presentations, social events and performances for a very reasonable conference fee. We then offer additional special interest presentations and/or guest artist master classes during the pre-conference period for additional (a la carte) fees. There is something for everyone!
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2011 Award Winners
Conference 2011 Photos
Past Conferences
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Master Classes & Workshops
Over 50 movement classes & workshops cover all genres of technique, improvisation, character dance, choreography, and more.
Several guest artists from our 2009 conference include Eric Franklin, Chuck Davis, Mary Anthony, Doug Varone, representatives from Cunningham Dance Company, and Bill Evans.
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Photo by Rose Eichenbaum
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Conference Proceedings
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Photo by Rose Eichenbaum
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Presentations, Panels and Papers
More than 100 opportunities to hear experts in the field discuss the latest in dance education model programs, best practices, research and performance.
Our 2009 schedule featured presentations by such well known entities as the American Ballet Theatre, Lincoln Center Institute, Joyce Theater Foundation, and Dance Education Laboratory at the 92nd Street Y.
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Networking
Conference is full of opportunities for members to network via social events like the Opening Reception and Membership Breakfast as well as during Special Interest Group action planning sessions.
In 2009, Curtain Call hosted our Opening Reception on the first day and the 92nd Street Y hosted a Dance History Reception on the last day.
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Photo by Rose Eichenbaum
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Photo by Rose Eichenbaum
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Performances
Performances throughout conference highlight unique artistic resources of the region. A mainstay is the Master's Artist Concert for artist educators 50 years or older and Passing on the Legacy with Bill Evans for students. Workshops and on-site choreography culminate in performance. In 2009 we closed conference with a community dance, a celebration of the Big Apple dance made famous in the 1930's.
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Awards
There are various avenues through which outstanding members of the NDEO community are recognized during the National Conference. For information on the Awards Program, click here. For information on the Mentor Recognition Program, click here. For more information on student financial support for conference (including limited scholarships and registration refunds), click here.
2009 Award Winners
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Photo by Rose Eichenbaum
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