Event Details

General: 2026 MDEA Annual Conference - a gathering of dance educators from various dance sectors within Maryland 
 
Theme: Stronger Together: Uniting Our Voices to Move Dance Education Forward
 
Date: Friday, October 16, 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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Registration costs, 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 TBD): 
Member: TBD
Non-member: TBD
 
At Door Registration: 
Member/Non-member: TBD
 
Student Registration: TBD

Optional Add-Ons: 

- (TBD) Lunch: Includes access to the on-campus dining hall that is only a brief walk from the dance studios and conference spaces. All presenters will receive complimentary lunch. 

- (TBD) 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 the rate forthcoming. 

 $0 Complimentary Registration: 
- Presenters (one per session, membership in NDEO/MDEA required) 
- Howard County Community College Dance Faculty/Students