ILDEO State Wide Conference 2024
Dance Education in Illinois
Thank you to everyone who presented and participated!
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Conference Fees
ILDEO/NDEO Member - $60
Non - Member - $80
Student - $20
Conference:
The conference will include a full day of professional development sessions and an evening informal showing/networking on Saturday. There will be a half day of professional development sessions on Sunday. Light breakfast will be provided both days. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
Conference Schedule
Saturday, March 9
8:00-9:00
Check-In/Light Breakfast
9:00-10:00
Movement + Mindfulness (TM) by Garley ‘GiGi Tonye’ Briggs
10:15-11:15
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Dance Educator by Erica Hornthal
11:30-12:30
Teaching Peruvian Indigenous Dance to Non indigenous People for Conserve the Values by Rubén Pachas
12:30-1:30
Lunch
1:30-2:30
Healthy Practices in the Dance Classroom by Amy Lyn McDonald
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Leveraging Technology in Teacher Training & Professional Development by Krishna Thomas and Antoine R. Thomas
2:45-3:45
Accessibility in College Dance Classrooms: A collaborative approach by Elliot Reza Emadian
4:00-5:00
Building Your Community in the Classroom and Beyond by M. K. Victorson and Elisa Foshay
5:00-7:00
ILDEO Happy Hour Gathering/Dinner Break
Beverages & Food truck options available for purchase – light snacks provided
Riggs Beer Company, 1901 S. High Cross Rd. Urbana
Sunday, March 10
8:00-9:00
Check-In/Light Breakfast
9:00-10:00
Not Opposites: Somatic practice and dance technique by Emily Stein
10:15-11:15
The dynamic connection of head to pelvis: Replacing the notion of neutrality with adaptability by Rebecca Nettl-Fiol
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Rhythm and Inclusion: Scaffolding Activities by Shireen Dickson
11:30-12:30
Hip Hop Dance: Culture to Classroom by Dyanna Daniels
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Strategies for Decolonizing Dance History by Betsy Brandt
12:30-1:00
Conference Wrap-Up
Hotel Information:
Book your group rate for 2024 Statewide Conference Dance Education in Illinois
TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campus town for 145 USD per night
Start Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
End Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Last Day to Book: Thursday, February 22, 2024
There are other options available - this is where there is a reserved block of rooms.
Travel Information:
Amtrak Options for Chicago-based Dance Educators ($16 - 63 /one way)
Outbound: Chicago > Champaign-Urbana
Friday, March 8, 4:05-6:36pm
Friday, March 8, 8:05-10:29pm
Saturday, March 9, 8:15-10:47am
Return: Champaign-Urbana > Chicago
Saturday, March 9, 7:08-9:45pm
Sunday, March 10, 10:24am-1:00pm
Sunday, March 10, 7:08-9:45pm