New York State Dance Education Association

New York State Dance Education Association The New York State Dance Education Association serves dance educators in schools of dance, PreK-12, post-secondary institutions & education outreach programs

NYSDEA is a non-profit organization, incorporated in New York State. An autonomous membership organization, NYSDEA is affiliated with the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and is recognized by the New York State Department of Education. NYSDEA strengthens the network of dance educators nationally, locally, and within the state. NYSDEA welcomes:

Dance Education professionals
Students
Institution
We seek to serve a broad constituency including:

Private sector
PreK-12 public and private schools
Higher education
Professional company educational outreach
School and arts administrators
Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, e.g., corporations, businesses and foundations that support dance. The many invaluable benefits of membership for this broad constituency include:

Networking with others across the state and nationally
Membership in NDEO
The Journal of Dance Education, a national peer review publication
Annual National NDEO Conferences
Regional New York State workshops
NYSDEA website for information sharing
National Honor Society for students 11 – 18 years of age
A voice in developing NYS dance policy and curricular issues

Meet The Teachers of our NHSDA Masterclass Meet & Greet. We're excited to have Veronica & David (also NYSDEA's Advocacy ...
10/05/2026

Meet The Teachers of our NHSDA Masterclass Meet & Greet. We're excited to have Veronica & David (also NYSDEA's Advocacy Director) facilitate two amazing dance classes for you!
Click the link in our bio to register or visit our website at nysdea.org.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!
09/22/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!

DETAILS COMING SOON!Are you a high school (10th–12th grade), college, or graduate student ready to explore what’s next i...
09/08/2026

DETAILS COMING SOON!
Are you a high school (10th–12th grade), college, or graduate student ready to explore what’s next in your dance journey?

Join NYSDEA for Student Career Development Day—an inspiring day designed to help you expand your artistry, discover new possibilities, and connect with the dance community across New York State.

✨ Experience masterclasses and workshops led by university and professional dance programs

✨ Gain insight from dance professionals building impactful careers in and beyond performance

✨ Connect with fellow dancers, educators, and future colleagues

Whether you’re considering dance as a college pathway, exploring career opportunities, or looking to grow as an artist, this experience is for YOU.

Come learn. Create. Connect. Be inspired. We can’t wait to see where your dance journey takes you!

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NYC Middle & High School NHSDA chapters, IT'S TIME TO DANCE!! Click the Zeffy link in our bio for details and registrati...
09/02/2026

NYC Middle & High School NHSDA chapters,
IT'S TIME TO DANCE!! Click the Zeffy link in our bio for details and registration. You can also visit our NHSDA page on our website nysdea.org

Shoutout to our NHSDA chapters outside of NYC!!! We see you and are brainstorming ideas to support you.

Interested in starting a chapter at your school or studio? Visit NDEO.ORG/NHSDA

The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization. It is one of the most exciting benefits that NDEO offers its Institutional Members. It's mission is to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. In adddition, to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige. To date, there are over 1,500 chapters in the US and over 35,000 students have been inducted in the past few years.

NHSDA offers three programs: 

The Junior Program (grades 6-8)

The Secondary Program (grades 9-12)

The Collegiate Program

Welcome back to the new school year! See our bio for the links to these events or visit our website www.nysdea.org
09/02/2026

Welcome back to the new school year! See our bio for the links to these events or visit our website www.nysdea.org

Ready to nominate? Click the link in our bio or visit our website!
08/30/2026

Ready to nominate? Click the link in our bio or visit our website!

It's almost time for our annual membership reception at NDEO! No RSVP required. We're excited to celebrate and dance wit...
08/27/2026

It's almost time for our annual membership reception at NDEO! No RSVP required. We're excited to celebrate and dance with you!

🎉 Vendor Applications Are Now Open! 🎉Showcase your products, services, and resources to dance educators from across New ...
08/03/2026

🎉 Vendor Applications Are Now Open! 🎉

Showcase your products, services, and resources to dance educators from across New York State at Day 2 of the 2027 NYSDEA Conference!

✨ Connect with a passionate dance education community
✨ Build meaningful relationships and expand your reach
✨ Share what makes your organization unique

⚡ Vendor spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot today!

Visit the 2027 NYSDEA Conference website for more information: https://conferences23.wixsite.com/2027nysdeaconference

Don’t miss our 4th annual NHSDA Masterclass Meet & Greet! Please email inquiries to Mandy at nhsda@nysdea.org!
06/19/2026

Don’t miss our 4th annual NHSDA Masterclass Meet & Greet! Please email inquiries to Mandy at [email protected]!

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Rochester, NY
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