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Currently, in the United States, there are no federal guidelines or agencies that regulate the dance education industry or that issue standardized, rigorous qualifications for dance educators. Various states, colleges, universities and private sector entities offer certifications, credentials, exit exams, and/or degrees, which differ significantly among institutions and states.

 

Given such inconsistencies, the mission of the NDEO's Registry of Dance Educators is to establish the highest standards for teaching and learning dance in the United States, and to strengthen the role of the dance educator and the profession of dance in American education, culture, and life. 

To this end, NDEO's Registry identifies, recognizes, and promotes highly qualified dance educators, known as master teachers, through the Registered Dance Educator (RDE) Accreditation.  See attached document for a summary of the program.


RDE accreditation provides evidence that:

  • The teacher has a minimum of ten years of experience teaching in the field of dance
  • The teacher possesses scope and depth of knowledge in dance content and pedagogy described in the Professional Teaching Standards for Dance Arts
  • The teacher adheres to industry standards and the RDE Code of Ethics
  • The teacher meets annual requirements for continuing education and professional development
  • The teacher provides service and leadership at local, state, and/or national levels 
To learn more about the benefits of earning the RDE accreditation, click here.  

If you have questions if the RDE is right for you, please send an email to rde@ndeo.org.


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