MOVE EVERY BODY.

Dance Educators Association of Washington envisions equitable access
to quality dance education for all people regardless of
gender, age, race, religion, culture, socio-economic status, or ability.

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Dance Educators Association of Washington supports and advocates for the dance community in Washington State.

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Moving Every Body:
Equity in Dance Education

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Join the DEAW board! We are taking applications for two board positions opening this June. Please help DEAW spread the word to ensure we are reaching a broad intersection of teaching artists with a vision for equity in dance. πŸ™‹πŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ’πŸ½β€β™‚οΈπŸ•ΊπŸΌπŸ’ƒπŸ½πŸ•΄πŸΌApplications due May 4! Apply / Learn More at DEAWa.org (link in bio). #DEAW #danceeducation #pacificnorthwestdance #teachigartists #leadershipopportunities #danceforeverybody #changemakers #community #growthmindset #NDEO
Throwing back to the powerful panel on equity and dance education at our 2017 conference moderated by @danitirrell. What actions have you / your organization taken (big or small!) to move towards equity? #DEAW #equityindance #changestobemade #havetheconversation #changemakers #community #seattledance PC @nico_tower
#Repost @menindance with @get_repost ・・・ Exactly TWO weeks until the deadline for choreography submissions for the 2018 Men in Dance Festival! Have you turned your application in yet? Taking place in Seattle, WA, the Men in Dance Festival celebrates its 22nd year as an international dance festival that celebrates the male identity in its full spectrum of expression. We are looking for choreographers of all mediums of dance to submit work that showcases male-identifying individuals in these various forms. See menindance.org for submission details. Photo credit: Joseph Lambert (@jazzyphoto)
DEAW board meeting on a cozy, rainy Saturday! We’re excited for new growth and future opportunities. Stay connected with us: DEAWa.org (link in bio) πŸ™πŸ’“πŸŒˆ
#Repost @ndeodance with @get_repost ・・・ NEW ONLINE INJURY PREVENTION COURSE!!! NDEO has partnered with The Harkness Center For Dance Injuries to bring dance educators a new online injury prevention course. Topics covered will include β–Ί Physical, psychodynamic, and environmental factors β–Ί Motor skill development β–Ί Strength and conditioning principles β–Ί Common dance injuries and their formal nomenclature β–Ί Common myths about injury and training β–Ί Adolescent dancer health β–Ί Basic functional anatomy/biomechanics and nutrition β–Ί Teacher self-care Course Dates: May 21 - August 12 Registration Deadline: May 17 ***This course will fill up quickly - Register now to reserve your spot!*** Learn more: ndeo.org/opdisummer2018
Do not miss this brilliant show by DEAW board members @mayasoto22 & @nico_tower that showcases female-identified experiencesπŸ§‘πŸ™ŒπŸ”₯ Tix on-sale now (see details below) ‼️ #Repost @mayasoto22 with @get_repost ・・・ Beautiful Carcass: Resilient AF May 11-13 & 18-20 | World Premiere Alhadeff Studio at Cornish Playhouse GET YOUR TIX! beautiful-carcass.com Photo by @nico_tower Featuring @adih9 @noelle.price7 @ponyolovesham @sonaaaaam @m00nyeka @hreljanovic @kjanee15 @littledancingmegs and Rebecca Barney Supported by @kc4culture @seaofficeofarts @10degreesseattle @cornishcollegeofthearts
DEAW is seeking two new board members! Join our driven team of dance educators to advocate for equity and inclusion in the dance community and create meaningful and relevant professional development opportunities. APPLY TODAY: DEAWa.org (link in bio) πŸ€ΈπŸ½β€β™‚οΈπŸŽ­πŸ“πŸ’ͺ#DEAW #jointheboard #weneedYOU #ndeo #jointheaction #dancecommunity #pacificnorthwestdance #teachingartists #danceeducators PC @nico_tower ✨
We have a new website! Ch ch check it out via link in bio πŸ•ΊπŸΎπŸ’ƒπŸ½πŸ‘―β€β™‚οΈ . . . Shout out to @nico_tower DEAW Director of Digital Media for creating the beautiful new logo + site πŸ™Œ #deaw #community #newwebsite #telluswhatyouthink
Creative duo and DEAW board members Maya Soto and Nico Tower are presenting their new evening length work BEAUTIFUL CARCASS May 11-13, 18-20 at Alhadeff Studio, Seattle Center. Learn more + GET YOUR TIX: beautiful-carcass.com πŸ”₯#seattledance #deawchoreographers #supportfemalechoreographers #beautifulcarcass @mayasoto22 @nico_tower
Hello choreographers! @menindance is seeking proposals for their 2018 festival. Non-male identified choreographers are invited to apply. More info at menindance.org #choreographers #menindance #deaw #seattledance
DEAW keeping it real with our first member pop-up happy hour! Thx to every body who came out and connected!β˜€οΈπŸŒ§#rainorshine #weshowup #forourstudents #deaw #magicinprocess #dancers #artists #teachingartists #danceeducators #seattledance #decompression #community #positivevibes #resourcesharing #wegothis
πŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸ»#Repost @ndeodance ・・・ In a field that is nearly 80% female, the National Dance Education Organization would like to celebrate International Women's Day by taking a moment to recognize and thank the outstanding women around the globe working as dance educators. To the women who spend countless hours planning lessons, running rehearsals, and preparing for performances, who serve as mentors and "mothers" to hundreds of students... the women who are teaching not just movement, but creativity, love, acceptance, strength, and self-worth: THANK YOU. We salute you and your dedication to your students.
A few more days to participate! How are you planning to celebrate NHSDA #DanceADifference Week? #repost @atd_honor_club @ndeodance nhsda-ndeo.org #dancesaveslives #bethechange #changemakers #deaw #ndeo
THIS SUNDAY: Brain-Based for ages 3-6 hosted by @creativedancecenterseattle! March 4 1-3pm led by Kaleidoscope Artistic Director / CDC Faculty extraordinaire Anna Mansbridge. #braindance #creativedance #seattledance #danceeducation #professionaldevelopment
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DEAW is a 

proud affiliate of the 

National Dance Education Organization

Dance Educator of the Year

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The 2017 Dance Educator of the Year is Sheyla Mattos! Learn more about Sheyla here.  Sheyla was honored at the 2017 DEAW Conference.