National Dance Coaches Association

National Dance Coaches Association The NDCA provides memberships to coaches, choreographers, consultants, judges, retirees, and dance team advocates.

The National Dance Coaches Association strives to educate, inspire, and advocate for all high school, college, all star and pro dance team coaches, while providing a structure for the dance team community to collaborate in a supportive environment. To become an active member of NDCA visit nationaldancecoaches.org. Join us for our 2023 NDCA Coaches Conference May 18-20 in Pheonix, AZ.

05/20/2026

With over 35 classes to choose from, 8 hour days of inspiring sessions, and 3 full days of networking - the 2026 NDCA conference was a huge success!!! Thank you to all of the incredible speakers for sharing your insight, knowledge and love for dance with the incredible coaches in attendance.
We hope to see YOU at the 2027 NDCA conference. Plans, speaker line up and more fun are already in the works!! ✨

05/15/2026

Day 2 is underway!!! We’ve mixed, mingled and are energized for a great day of learning from our rock star panel on speakers. Let’s go NDCA!!

05/15/2026

Conference 2026 has officially started! Thank you to our amazing sponsor partners, program directors and volunteers for a great first night. Classes and more tomorrow!!!

05/05/2026

JOB ALERT:

Company Director- POSITION OPEN IMMEDIATELY
The Vibe Dance Academy - Tri Cities, Washington
One Year Appointment: August 2026 - May 2027
$50 an hour depending on experience / 15+ hours a week / option to hold private lessons
Serve as Company Director, Creative Director, and Head Coach for 2 competitive, advanced-level teams.
Work in tandem with other studio professionals to structure curriculum
Develop pirouette technique, trending skills and improve overall movement quality in aspiring dancers
POSITIVE LEADERSHIP + FIERCE COMPETITOR

​Contact Mattie Lybbert at [email protected]​ for details and information.

You can still register for the conference at our last minute pricing!!! It’s not too late and we hope to see YOU in Dall...
05/05/2026

You can still register for the conference at our last minute pricing!!! It’s not too late and we hope to see YOU in Dallas!

A reminder that the NDCA General Membership Meeting is Wednesday, May 6. Please go to the members section of the website...
05/04/2026

A reminder that the NDCA General Membership Meeting is Wednesday, May 6. Please go to the members section of the website to register and get the link to attend!

Divisional meetings will happen in person from Dallas and virtually on May 16.

Looking for some continuing education resources!? The NDCA has got you!!! Head to the website and check out the prerecor...
05/03/2026

Looking for some continuing education resources!? The NDCA has got you!!! Head to the website and check out the prerecorded session with THE Meaghan Porter from Michigan State.

TOPIC: How Building Team Pride Elevates Team Culture
No matter if the high school, college or all star level, building pride within your team can lead to a more fruitful season… and legacy. In this Zoom session, you’ll hear ways in which Meaghan worked to instill school pride in her teams, which (to her surprise) has greatly and naturally influenced team culture—building accountability, leadership and joy amongst current team members and proud alumni.

Common College Dance Recruiting Guidelines: Standardized, Streamlined, SimplifiedStandardizedConsistent recruiting guide...
05/01/2026

Common College Dance Recruiting Guidelines: Standardized, Streamlined, Simplified

Standardized
Consistent recruiting guidelines that create clarity across all programs.

Streamlined
The CCDRG video provides one clear path for athletes to follow.

Simplified
An efficient, transparent process that better supports coaches and protects athletes.

College Coaches! Fill out the form on our website and linked in bio by June 1 to be included in the list of schools/programs that accept the CCDRG.

Introducing another featured partner of the NDCA!  Acrobatic Arts offers a comprehensive training program for dance educ...
04/27/2026

Introducing another featured partner of the NDCA!
Acrobatic Arts offers a comprehensive training program for dance educators to safely teach AcroDance. Our curriculum covers anatomy, technique, progressions, lesson planning, choreography, and more!
Developed with input from over 100 experts in related fields, it’s the most well-researched program in the industry.
Join a network of over 8,000 studios in 50 countries and take your teaching to the next level.

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