The conference provides a forum to experience and explore the intersections of Somatic Movement and Dance Education. How are dance and somatic educators collaborating to innovate practice and enhance learning in our fields? This dynamic partnership between two pioneering, internationally recognized organizations will deepen our common roots and ignite our imaginations. Somatic movement sessions, panel discussions, current research presentations, and curriculum design workshops are encouraged. Special attention will be given to experiential practices that inspire whole person wellness and artistic play.

• You may only submit one session as the main contact presenter. You may be a co-presenter on up to two other session submissions. The main contact on the presentation is who submits the session via the online portal and who conference staff will communicate with regarding session acceptance and programming.
• The proposal abstract must address the conference theme, “Enhancing Health and Creativity for Teachers and Students”, and support the missions of NDEO and ISMETA. (Please see the missions of NDEO and ISMETA at the end of this document.)
• Anyone may submit a session for consideration. If accepted, all presenters on the session will need to be or become NDEO or ISMETA members and register for conference.

DEADLINE: February 29, 2024