Event Details

General: 2026 MDEA Annual Conference - a gathering of dance educators from various dance sectors within Maryland 
 

Theme: Celebrating 11 Years of Maryland Dance Artistry & Education
 

Date: Friday, October 16th, 2026
 

Venue: Howard County Community College - 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044
 

Contact: info@mddanceed.org
 

About: The Conference is our annual professional development conference and awards ceremony honoring a decade of creative excellence, community, and innovation in dance across Maryland. This special conference brings together dancers, educators, choreographers, and advocates to celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of dance education in our state. Through performances, workshops, panels, and collaborative sessions, Reflections highlights the transformative power of dance as both an art form and a tool for education. We’ll revisit the past ten years of growth and achievement while envisioning new paths forward for an inclusive, impactful, and dynamic dance communities.

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Schedule, Session Descriptions & Presenter Bios Coming Soon.

Registration Tiers & Optional Add-Ons
*Note: Conference registration (at any tier) also includes free admission to the MDEA Social & Awards Event that occurs at the end of the conference day. 
 
Regular Registration (due October 16th by 5pm): 
Member: $70
Non-member: $75
 
At Door Registration: 
Member/Non-member: $80
 
Student Registration: $25 (any time)

Optional Add-Ons: 
- $15 Lunch: Includes access to the on-campus dining hall, a 5-minute walk from the Center for the Arts. All presenters will receive complimentary lunch. 
- $6 Pre-Paid Parking: Instructions for paying for parking in advance will be shared with those who opt into this add-on. Visitors who park on campus without pre-paid parking will be subject to day-of parking rates which could be significantly more than $6. 
 $0 Complimentary Registration: 
- Presenters (one per session, membership in NDEO/MDEA required) 
- Towson University Dance Faculty/Students