Dance In Broad Perspectives - The NDS Annual Conference

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Registration Coming Soon!

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About The Conference:
The National Dance Society is pleased to announce that its 4th Annual Dance In Broad Perspectives Conference will be held in Virginia Beach, VA, June 27-30, 2019 in collaboration with the Black College Dance Exchange, Norfolk State University, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and the Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance!
 
This four-day conference will offer a variety of workshop, lecture, and research sessions as well as performances by a students, dance faculty, and professional dancers. Lunch time round-table discussions are scheduled. Also, you do not want to miss the conference reception.  

Conference Purpose:  To engage individuals in a diverse and holistic approach to dance in the 21st century

Conference Objectives: 

• To build a capacity for improved dance education programs within a variety of school and community settings: fine arts, physical education, after-school, private sectors, and recreation programs, health and wellness facilities, assisted living facilities for the elderly;  
• Promote the physical, social, and emotional health and the well-being of youth and adults through dance programs in the schools and communities;
• Acknowledge the dance field as a partner in improving the learning processes and promoting academic success;
• Support scholarship and research in dance and its broad perspectives.

Who Should Attend?

• Dance Educators: pk-16
• Physical Education Specialists: pk-16
• College/university dance/arts professionals
• Early Childhood Specialists
• High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate Students
• Recreation/Leisure Specialists (programs for all ages)
• Dance Studios/Schools
• Dance Advocates and Enthusiasts 
• Professional Dancers
• Dance Therapists
• Praise Dancers
• Medical Practitioners, Physical therapists, Athletic trainers
• Physicians that work with dancers
• Public Health Specialists
• Nutritionists
• Physical Activity/Fitness Specialists
• Mental Health Specialists
• Social Workers
• Drill Team Directors