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.

Announcing DEAW’s 2019 Fundraising Production!

Dance Educators In Performance

July 13 at Broadway Performance Hall

This event provides dance educators with the opportunity & encouragement to engage in their own artistic process. By creating a platform for teaching artists to showcase their choreography, DEAW aims to shine light on the intersection of choreography, dance performance and education. Dance Educators in Performance is a fundraiser for DEAW. All proceeds from the concert will support DEAW progamming including statewide conferences, workshops and networking events, professional development scholarships, and regional dance advocacy.  

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2018 DEAW fall conference

Dance Saves Lives:
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Dance Educator of the Year

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The 2018 Dance Educator of the Year is Shannon Barnes!  Shannon will be honored at the 2018 DEAW Conference.

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More great ideas from @danceprehab ! See their post for video examples of FUNCTIONAL ab exercises. • #Repost @danceprehab with @get_repost ・・・ More often than not, we see many dance teachers utilize “crunches” or “sit-ups” as part of an abdominal workout or conditioning circuit in their classes. HOWEVER, with this exercise, are we really getting to most bang for our buck? . The sit up works one motion - trunk flexion (bending forward). Obviously this is beneficial for the muscles that are required to bend our torso forward, but does it really address stability? Second, if your feet are being held down by someone/something else, chances are you’re probably using your hip flexors to help lift your body up. . Are sit ups really doing what we think they’re doing? Probably not as much as we’d like. Why not try the following exercises over the crunch or sit-up: . ✅With the following exercises, the emphasis is trunk STABILITY while the arms and legs are IN MOTION. ✅The purpose here, besides strengthening, is to develop an AWARENESS of how our body is (or perhaps isn’t?) stabilizing against movement, rather than just muscling through an exercise. ✅Our muscles do not work in isolation, and incorporating an exercise like the side plank lifts are a way to incorporate glute muscles into the picture as well. . 1️⃣ Abdominal Bracing 💭Utilizing a “drawing-in” cue to activate deep abdominal stabilizers. Think about bringing your belly button down towards the floor. The goal is the maintain low back contact with the surface. . 2️⃣ Ab Bracing + Marches (+ Heel Slides) 3️⃣ Deadbugs/Dying Bug Variations . 💭With these two exercises, focus on not letting the low back arch off the table. . 4️⃣ Sideplank Lifts 💭While “drawing-in” your abdominals, incorporate some glute med activation into your core exercises. . ⚠️TO THINK ABOUT: How are we as educators facilitating proper form and incorporating safe practices into our class and studio settings?
DON’T FORGET TO SUMBIT YOUR PROPOSALS! 🙌 Deadline is TODAY. Link in bio. • #tacomadance #bellvuedance #bellinghamdance #vancouverdance #seattledance #danceeducation #danceeducator #danceteacher #danceteacherlife #seattleart
How will YOU participate in Dance a Difference week? • #Repost @ndeodance with @get_repost ・・・ NEXT WEEK! NDEO invites you to participate in the 3rd annual NHSDA Dance A Difference Week - a week dedicated to dance based service in our communities. Learn more about your dance program can participate at nhsda-ndeo.org/danceadifference, then share your experience next week using the hashtags #NHSDA and #DanceADifference.
HAVE YOU SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL YET?? • DEAW is seeking performance proposals from members. Submit a piece of choreography to be featured in this showcase of incredible dance educators from around the state. All proceeds from the concert will support DEAW progamming including statewide conferences, workshops and networking events, professional development scholarships, and regional dance advocacy. • LINK IN BIO. DEADLINE IS MARCH 1.
There is still so much body love covering @rainierdancecenter ! Did your studio do Love Your Body Week? We would love to hear about it! • #lybw #danceeducation #danceeducator #dancestudio #seattledance #vancouverdance #bellinghamdance #bellvuedance #tacomadance
NHSDA AWARD (and WA State Award) APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 22! • Students who have been inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) Secondary Program and are current juniors and seniors in High School are eligible for the NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement Award, the highest student dance award in the nation. • AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, DEAW will recognize a Washington State winner of the Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement Award. Submit your application for the national award to be considered for the Washington State award! • Application here: nhsda-ndeo.org/NHSDAaward
ANNOUNCING DEAW'S FUNDRAISING PRODUCTION: DANCE EDUCATORS IN PERFORMANCE! DEAW is seeking performance proposals from members. Submit a piece of choreography to be featured in this showcase of incredible dance educators from around the state. • This event provides dance educators with the opportunity & encouragement to engage in their own artistic process. By creating a platform for teaching artists to showcase their choreography, DEAW aims to shine light on the intersection of choreography, dance performance and education. Dance Educators in Performance is a fundraiser for DEAW. All proceeds from the concert will support DEAW progamming including statewide conferences, workshops and networking events, professional development scholarships, and regional dance advocacy. • SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSALS! LINK IN BIO.
SEATTLE, DON’T MISS @thethreeyells THIS WEEKEND! • FRI & SAT 7:30 Cornish Playhouse • DEAW Director of Social Media @sarahjoydances is performing! Go support our community! • Beautiful photography by Jim Coleman. • #seattledance #seattledancers #thingstodoinseattle #seattleperformance #seattleart
DEAW Director of Digital Media @nico_tower is performing at @ontheboards this weekend as a part of Soundscapes! Check it out.
#Repost @nhsdaofficial with @get_repost ・・・ Start a Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) for the benefit of your outstanding dance students. Don't delay! Get organized before the new year: nhsda-ndeo.org/startachapter
DEAW SECRETARY KIM HOLLOWAY IS DANCE CRUSH’S READER’S CHOICE! Catch her performance at the awards. 😎 #Repost @seattledances with @get_repost ・・・ Start the new year right and TREAT YO SELF to tickets to #DanceCrush on 1/19! Find out more: seattledances.com/2018/12/the-2018-dancecrushes/
2018 CONFERENCE REFLECTION • DEAW members work together in Brian J. Evans' session "Moving Through Social Justice: Movement-Based Strategies for Unpacking Social Justice for All Ages" to embody the importance of mindful leadership. We learned movement exercises that demonstrate what it means to truly work collaboratively and how one small decision can have a huge impact on others. • What did you take away from Brian's session? • Photo by Nico Tower Studios
It’s not too late to apply to be a part of our team! Conference Director applications are due today. Link in our bio! Please reach out if you have any questions. ✨ • #danceeducation #deaw #seattledance #tacomadance #bellinghamdance #spokanedance #vancouverdance #bellevuedance #kentdance #everettdance #yakimadance
Reflecting on our 2018 conference with thankfulness and awe, sure that we’ll be sharing highlights well into 2019! What were your favorite moments? • Don’t forget there’s still time to apply to be a part of the DEAW team! Conference Director applications are due Jan 7. Link in bio. • Photos by Nico Tower Studios
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