Moving forward as Executive Director, my main goal is to continue along the path that Jane has laid out and bring in the financial and human resources needed to support new NDEO initiatives and existing programs such as the Online Professional Development Institute, the re-envisioning of the National K-12 Dance Standards/Assessments, the development of a praxis exam for Dance, the National Honor Society of Dance Arts, and the Dance Education Literature and Research descriptive index. Furthermore, as the organization continues to grow, it will be essential to increase staff positions so NDEO can continue to offer high quality programs and services to its members. Ultimately, all efforts must focus on the advancement and promotion of high quality education in the art of dance.

Susan McGreevy-Nichols
Executive Director
National Dance Education Organization

Header Photo Credits:  Courtesy of Axis Dance Company (Kevin Collins), Courtesy of San Francisco Ballet Center for Dance Education (John Spicer), Courtesy of Gustavus Adolphus College (Stan Waldhauser), Courtesy of New World School of the Arts (Juan Cabrera), Courtesy of the College at Brockport (James Dusen), Courtesy of Barrington High School (Kelly Stachura), Courtesy of Freed Center for Performing Arts at Ohio No. Univ. (Sally Dungan),  iStockphoto.com / Joan Schweitzer.