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

It was great to see so many Arizona faces as the recent
NDEO National Conference held in Towson, Maryland.
Julie Andrews, Marana Mtn. View; Amber Duke, UofA; Becky Dyer, ASU; Maegan Enders, Tempe High; Amy Lang, Desert Vista; April Leher, Ironwood; Chaille Martin, Casa Grande; Lynn Monson, AzDEO; Meghan Price, UofA; Denise Rapp, Arcadia; Karen Schupp, ASU.

here are some fun pictures from the conference...

WATCH FOR DETAILS ABOUT NEXT YEAR'S CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN NEW YORK CITY!  THE THEME IS BEST PRACTICES WHICH WE KNOW A LOT ABOUT IN THIS STATE.  MAYBE YOU'D LIKE TO PRESENT A WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTING ONE OF YOUR BEST PRACTICES.  IF SO, VISIT www.ndeo.org FOR THE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM. 

join us for the
annual membership meeting
Saturday, Sept. 6th
6:00 p.m.
Macayo's - 4001 N. Central Ave.
 

«      Meet your current board and  fellow members!

«      Vote for new board members.

«      Hear about some of the exciting events planned for next year!

«      Add your voice to Dance Education in Arizona!

«      Have some fun!!

$20 includes dinner
cash bar extra
pay at the door

RSVP to lmonson@cox.net before 8/25!

Interested in serving on the board of directors?
Click Here for more info.

YOUR current board OF DIRECTORS includes:

Past President:  Denise Rapp
President:  Lynn Monson
Vice-President of Professional Development:  OPEN
Secretary:  Andrea Hashim
Treasurer:  Kelli Abramovich
At Large Representatives:
Karen Schupp - ASU Rep.
April Leher - Communications
Mary Fitzgerald - ASU Rep.
Suzanne Knosp - UofA Rep.
Julie Andrews - Southern AZ Rep.
Teal Darkenwald - Comm. College and Private Studios Rep.
Susan Griffin - NHSDA Chair
 

What's New?

Join us for our next Professional Development... with Tom Ralabate!  September 19th, 20th and 21st
Click here for more information.

3rd Annual Arizona Dept. of Education Arts Conference to be held
Saturday, Oct. 4th at the Mesa Arts Center.  Click Here for more info.

This year's NDEO Conference Scholarship were awarded to
April Leher and Denise Rapp. 
All members can apply. Click Here for more details. 
Watch this website for next year's info.

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

The State High School Dance Festival was a big success. 
Thank you to all who attended.

April Leher was named the Kathy Lindholm Lane Dance Educator of the Year for 2008. 
CONGRATULATIONS APRIL!!  Watch this website to nominate for 2009!

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