Professor Dr. Doug Risner, Professor Hannah Andersen, and Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance BS dance majors attend the National Dance Education Organization conference in Miami, FL. The annual NDEO National Conference includes three full days of over 250 workshops, masterclasses, panel and paper presentations, social events and performances. National Dance Education Organization provides professional development, networking forums, honor societies, journals, research and advocacy tools for teachers, administrators and students in the field of dance education centered in the arts.

"My favorite part about being able to attend the NDEO national conference was learning how supportive the organization is for students. The conference had student sessions where I was able to find clarity about how to search and apply for jobs post-graduation, as well as imperative information on applying to grad school." - Alex Failoc, Bachelor of Science dance major

"Attending the 2019 NDEO Conference was an incredible learning experience which exposed me to the unique and varied facets of dance education. Attending this conference allowed me to connect with people working in dance science and education, which gave me insights into what my future career could look like and steps I can take now to begin my journey in this field." - Lisa McCabe, Bachelor of Science dance major