Focus on the Future: Dance Education as a Roadmap to Building Community

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm UTC-06:00

Northern Illinois University | DeKalb

Illinois Dance Education Organization
Publisher/HostIllinois Dance Education Organization
Focus on the Future: Dance Education as a Roadmap to Building Community
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Join fellow dance educators as we learn, share, dance and grow our collective wisdom together. Hosted by NIU.
About this Event

Conference:

The conference will include a full day of professional development sessions and an evening panel and conference kick off event networking on Friday (light refreshments provided). Full Day of conference sessions, keynote, award honoring, student showcase performances and Pizza Party with DJ CJ Jilla. A half day of professional development sessions and closing ILDEO Convening Meeting on Sunday. Light breakfast will be provided both days. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.


Conference Schedule



Friday, March 6

6:30-9:00 PM

Welcome Reception/Conference Kick-off + Networking

Panel Discussion

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Saturday, March 7

8:30-9:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast


9:30-10:00 AM

ILDEO President & Board Welcome


10:00-11:00 AM

Breakout Session #1


11:15 AM-12:15 PM

Breakout Session #2

12:15-1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM

Breakout Session #3

2:15-3:15 PM

Breakout Session #4


3:15 PM

ILDEO Distinguished Dance Educator Award Presentation


3:30-5:30 PM

NHSDA Performances and Discussion

Performance Tech: 10:00 AM-12:15 PM


6:00-9:00 PM

Pizza and Dance Party


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Sunday, March 8

9:30-10:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast


10:00-11:00 AM

Breakout Session #5

11:15 AM -12:15 PM

Breakout Session #6


12:15-2:00 PM

Lunch and Member Meeting



Agenda
ILDEO Conference 2026 Program
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Northern Illinois University, 231 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, United States

Tickets

USD 10.00 to USD 100.00

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