Mental Health in Dance: A Summit for Dance Teachers

Virtual ~ ~ Saturday, August 2, 2025

Seeking Presenters - Apply by May 13, 2025

Review the Call for Proposals

How to Submit a Proposal

Are you passionate about dancer mental health and well-being?

Do you have expertise, research, or practical strategies to support fellow dance educators in fostering healthier dancers—both mentally and emotionally?

Let’s work together to create a healthier, more supportive future for dancers!

This virtual summit from NDEO and Danscend will equip dance teachers with knowledge, tools, and resources to support dancers’ mental health, resilience, and overall well-being in studios and classrooms.

We invite all dance educators to submit proposals to present virtually at Mental Health in Dance: A Summit for Dance Teachers.

If you need guidance developing your topic, we encourage you to consider the following questions:

Mental health awareness and advocacy in dance education
Preventing and addressing dancer burnout and mitigating stress levels
Building a psychologically safe and inclusive dance environment
Body image, self-esteem, and social media’s impact on dancers' engagement in the classroom
Trauma-informed teaching in the dance studio
Strategies for stress management and emotional regulation in dancers
The intersection of nutrition, physical health, and mental well-being
Cultivating resilience and positive mindset in young dancers
Supporting neurodivergent dancers and mental health accessibility in dance
Dance educator well-being and self-care practices
Navigating classroom management and student behaviors

What to Expect

What is a Virtual Summit?

A 1-Day mini-conference packed with live sessions for dance teachers!

Our Virtual Summit for Dance Educators will feature 10+ live virtual sessions for dance teachers on the topic of Dance and Mental Health delivered across 5 different session blocks, including movement sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations on various topics and for different environments.

In addition to our annual in-person NDEO Conference, our Virtual Summits are an accessible professional development alternative for those who are not able to attend the in-person NDEO Conferences.

What Is Included?

10+ live virtual sessions for dance teachers delivered across 5 different session blocks, including movement sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations on various topics concerning Dance and Mental Health.
0.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) earned after attending the full day of sessions.
Access to all recorded sessions for 1 month after the event

Accessibility

If you require any accommodations please note this on your registration.

All sessions will feature either AI generated Closed Captioning or captioning provided by a CART (communication access real-time translation) specialist.
A session in each time slot will feature ASL interpretation.
All accessibility measures will be noted on the final schedule.

Registration Fees

Early Bird Pricing - Register by June 30th

Accepted Presenter Rate - $50
Members - $95
Non-Members - $160

Regular Pricing - Registering after July 1st

Members - $110
Non-Members - $175