Rising to the Challenge, Together: NDEO at Work in 2024 - New Dance Education Blog Post

As dance education professionals, we understand the dynamic, affirming, community-building power of dance. But unfortunately, we live in a time when dance is increasingly misunderstood, misrepresented, underfunded, and undervalued. The challenges facing the field of dance education at this moment cannot be overstated. Funding for the arts, at every level, is increasingly at risk. Dance programs in K-12 and higher education are being dismantled at an alarming rate. The challenges of the current economy are directly impacting privately owned studios and companies as earned income and donations become increasingly difficult to secure...

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