Dance Education

We work to advance dance education.

Dancer in arabesque position onstage

National Honor Society for Dance Arts (National Dance Education Organization)

Dance educators are encouraged to establish a National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapter at their studio or school to highlight middle and high school dance students and help advance the field of dance education in our state.

Several Indian Classical dancers performing onstage

Arts Ed NJ

We work collaboratively with Arts Ed NJ on advocacy initiatives that increase public support of arts education, specifically promoting dance education.

Woman giving a presentation to a group of people

Professional Development

DNJ offers varied professional learning and training sessions designed to specifically to support dance educators in public and private K-12 programs and studio environments.

Professional development credit certificates are available.

Header image of Grooves Unlimited Dance Studio, taken by Stephanie Gamba. Additional photos courtesy of Nisha Pradeep and Melissa Sande