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Nov12 New Blog Post - RELEASE: Somatic Experiencing to Release, Renew and Heal Created by Shelby Bensinger on 11/12/2025 9:20:00 AM
Read the latest blog post by Rachel Kutner, RELEASE: Somatic Experiencing to Release, Renew and Heal ~~
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’t 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 and movement, we can find a powerful way to clear and release stuck emotions to make space for healing.
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Nov10 College Credit Virtual Meeting - 11/17 at 7pm ET Created by Kari Schrade on 11/10/2025 4:37:00 PM
Virtual Information Session: November 17th at 7pm ET - Join us to to learn more about earning college credits for OPDI courses. Listen, learn, and ask questions. REGISTER HERE.
Join us for a virtual Information Session with representatives from Oakland University and NDEO's OPDI program to learn more about earning college credits for OPDI courses. Listen, learn, and ask questions. This meeting will be recorded and sent to the registrants after the meeting. Please try to attend live to get your specific questions answered.
The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and Oakland University (OU) in Michigan are proud to announce a new, forward-thinking partnership that expands access to high-quality dance education training and certification opportunities for educators across the nation. And you can get started with this Spring 2026 Semester!
3 Ways to Impact YOUR Professional Development & Further Your Career
Earn for Individual OPDI Online Courses - For those who need it for salary or advancement opportunities or to fulfill existing undergraduate or graduate degree requirements from another or university.
Earn an Oakland University K-12 Certificate in Dance Education - For those seeking certification who already have either a bachelor's degree in dance or those who already have a bachelor's degree in any endorsed content in K-12 Education.
Oct27 New Blog Post - Comprehensive Dance Career Preparation Matters Now More Than Ever Created by Shelby Bensinger on 10/27/2025 2:53:00 PM
Read the last blog post 'Comprehensive Dance Career Preparation Matters Now More Than Ever' by Janaea Lyn Rose ~~
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’m sure you have spent time reflecting on this, but what about your students...
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Oct24 Recipient Announced - Doug Risner Prize for Outstanding Dance Researchers & Open Access Articles Created by Shelby Bensinger on 10/24/2025 9:24:00 AM
Congratulations to the 2024 Doug Risner Prize Recipient, Zihao Yuan, for his research paper: "A Call for Advocacy and Empathy: A Study of Gay Men in Chinese Dance"
Oct24 NEW NHSDA Merchandise - Show Off Your NHSDA Pride! Created by Shelby Bensinger on 10/24/2025 9:18:00 AM
Check out the new NHSDA Merch for Sale - Crewneck Sweatshirts, Bag Tags, Stickers, and more....
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Oct05 Dance History Online Course for Teachers Starts 10/13/25 Created by Melissa Greenblatt on 10/5/2025 9:39:00 AM
OPDI course starting on Monday October 13th -- don't miss out, register today - OPDI-M29 Dance History: Furthering Equity Through Cultural Awareness
This course offers a non-linear overview of dance history in cultural and historical context. Global in its perspective, the course seeks equity among cultures and their dance forms. Learn More and Register
Oct01 JodE Academic Publishing Internship Application Created by Melissa Greenblatt on 10/1/2025 3:37:00 PM
NDEO’s Journal of Dance Education (JoDE) is seeking a highly motivated remote intern to join our team on a remote basis for Spring 2026 semester. As part of this administrative internship, the intern will spend their time working with JoDE’s Editor-in-Chief and Sr. Associate Editors on tasks related to the submission, peer review, and publication processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in dance education research and scholarship and publishing as well as a dance and/or dance education background. More Info Here
Sep29 VOTE in the NDEO Elections 10/3 - 11/3 Created by Kari Schrade on 9/29/2025 12:34:00 PM
Sep12 Share your EVENT on NDEO's Event Board Created by Melissa Greenblatt on 9/12/2025 8:28:00 AM
Sep11 NDEO National Awards - Virtual Ceremonies on 9/25 & 9/26 Created by Melissa Greenblatt on 9/11/2025 3:57:00 PM
Due to the large number of recipients, we have split the NDEO National Awards Virtual Ceremony into 2 separate nights. Register for one or both!