Advocacy For Dance Education
Purpose
To work with national and state organizations in carrying out the national mission of promoting and strengthening dance as an art form and as an effective tool for education.- Develop and strengthen networks at the state level with state agencies, arts and education associations, businesses, corporations and philanthropic foundations.
- Advocate for dance education for the arts and dance education research.
- Strengthen communication and dissemination of information among the teaching arts workforce in dance education in the arts.
- Encourage and support local, state, and federal policies and legislation which advance dance as arts education.
Get Involved
Join NYSDEA to keep informed about critical issues and campaigns that affect dance education and arts in New York State as well as nationally.Click here for national arts advocacy: Americans for the Arts
Click here for New York State arts advocacy: Arts NYS Coalition
The New York State Dance Education Association (NYSDEA) is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our dance community in the 21st century. The officers of NYSDEA invite you to join us as we enter a new and exciting era for dance in New York State.
NYSDEA serves dance educators who teach diverse populations in schools of dance, PreK-12 schools, post-secondary institutions and education outreach programs.
