WELCOME to the Arizona Dance Education Organization!  
This is your organization and we are always interested in your input and involvement. 
Don't hesitate to get involved, ask questions or make suggestions.

 HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED????

If you are not currently a member of NDEO, please visit their website www.ndeo.org to find out what the national organization can provide to you and your students.  By joining NDEO, you will also be joining AzDEO.  This membership will provide discounts and special invitations to events hosted by AzDEO.  We encourage you to join as an institution (your school) and use school or club funds to do so. 

For any other questions send an email to:  info@azdeo.org

The 24th Annual State High School Dance Festival was a huge success thanks to the festival committee and of course our host Maegan Keller from Tempe High School.  The facilities and details were spectacular.  Thanks Maegan!

click here for more fun pictures of the day...

NDEO CONFERENCE UPDATES

THIS YEAR- JOIN US FOR THE 11th ANNUAL NDEO CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD IN NEW YORK CITY JUNE 23-28! 
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CONFERENCE VISIT http://www.ndeo.org/conferences.asp

CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
MEGAN HOGARTH (SAN LUIS) AND MAEGAN KELLER (TEMPE)

Arizona Department of Education
2009 Arts Census Survey
 

http://www.ade.az.gov/asd/arts/census.asp

YOUR current board OF DIRECTORS includes:

Past President:  Denise Rapp
President:  Lynn Monson
Vice-President of Professional Development:  OPEN
Vice-President of Communications:  April Leher
Secretary:  Andrea Hashim
Treasurer:  Kelli Abramovich

At Large Representatives:

Julie Andrews - Southern AZ Rep.
Leslie Ptak Baker - Northern AZ Rep.
Teal Darkenwald - Comm. College Rep.
Amber Duke - Southern AZ Rep.
Mary Fitzgerald - ASU Rep.
Suzanne Knosp - UofA Rep.
Karen Schupp - ASU Rep.
Susan Griffin - NHSDA Chair
Samantha Basting - Higher Ed. Student Rep.
Lisa Thorngren - Higher Ed. Student Rep.

Click here for Board Bios
 

What's New?

Announcing the brand new Bill Evans Excellence in Teaching Award 
Congratulations to our first recipient Amanda Kinnaird from Maryvale High School
Click here to see how you can nominate yourself or a colleague.

This year's NDEO Conference Scholarships were awarded to
Maegan Keller (Tempe) and Megan Hoggarth (San Luis). 
All members can apply. Click Here to apply for next year's scholarship.

Next year's Pink Tu-Tu Flu (2010) will be held at Desert Ridge High School. 
Thank you Kristen and Laura!

Next year's State Dance Festival (2010) will be Saturday Feb. 27th
at Desert Vista High School in Surprise.  Thanks Amy!

Check out the new High School Dance Events Calendar sponsored by danceinphoenix.com
Click Here to submit your dance events to be posted.

Chaille Martin was named the Kathy Lindholm Lane Dance Educator of the Year for 2009.  CONGRATULATIONS CHAILLE!! 
Click Here for more info and to nominate.

Amanda Kinnaird was awarded the Bill Evans Excellence in Teaching Award for 2009.
CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA!!
Click Here for more info and to nominate.

What extra training do you need in order to better teach the new standards? 
Click here to email requests and suggestions for professional development.

YOUR STUDENTS CAN NOW BE MEMBERS OF THE
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR DANCE ARTS. 
 

Check out our Dance Links Page