Return to Top

Dance as K-12 Education

America's children need us to understand how they learn. Vitally important is the ability to:

• Read symbol systems
  
• Compute
  
• Interact and communicate within a multicultural society
  
• Understand the development of subject matter content
  
• Develop critical thinking skills
  
• Understand what it is to create, perform, and critically analyze
  
• Develop skills for the 21st century workforce
  
• Connect to life
  

Kinesthetic learning is important to all students. New and seasoned teachers can be supported through professional development, in-service training, research and networking. Continued study produces new content and improved teaching methods. One of the newest opportunities available to K-12 educators now is the National Honor Society. Establish a chapter in your school to recognize outstanding students for their artistic merit, leadership, and academic excellence. This is a great way to build feature the dance program in your school and acknowledge the work of students. In addition, know that NDEO works closely with numerous federal and state government agencies, arts and education associations and research institutes to support the agenda of educators and learners. Research, curriculum, standards, assessments, certification and licensure, professional development and teacher training are all a part of meeting these critical needs. One important result of our work is that 37 states now require dance certification licensure.

Return to Top

Dance in Higher Education

NDEO offers colleges/universities and Professional preparation programs:

• Professional development
  
• Job opportunities
  
• Research in Dance Education database (RDEdb)
  
• Library and Institutional Licenses for RDEdb
  
• Standards for dance (PreK-16)
  
• Professional Teaching Standards (for master teachers)
  
• Resources for training programs and curriculum
  
• Guidelines and standards for teacher certification
  
• Internships at NDEO
  
• Student Advantage Programs - reduced membership and conference fees
  
• Journal of Dance Education
  
• Establish a National Honor Society
  

Return to Top

Dance Education for the Performing Company

Performing Arts Organizations (PAO) includes artists, educators, and administrators of performing companies and their community outreach programs.

• Develop outreach programs
  
• Develop training programs and curriculum
  
• Develop partnerships
  
• Understand and apply standards (creating, performing, and critically analyzing)
  
• Educate artists in age-appropriate dance education
  
• Educate artists in safe teaching practices
  
• Provide teacher preparation guidelines to artists
  
• Provide insurance for independent contractors
  
• Use listserv to advertise PAO events
  
• Use Print & Deliver 4-color printing services
  
• Build arts/education networks
  
• Attend conferences and workshops
  
• Purchase books, CDs and videos at reduced rates
  
• Advertise job openings
  
• Establish a National Honor Society