DANCE EDUCATORS OF GA SOCIETY, INC.
Mission Statement
The mission of DEGAS is to serve as the Georgia state affiliate of NDEO, dedicated to advancing dance education and providing support for dance educators.
ABOUT US
Dance Educators of GA Society, Inc. (DEGAS) non-profit was founded in 2018 to serve as the state affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). DEGAS serves dance educators and students by providing professional development for teachers, supporting dance students with educational opportunities, advocating for dance education, keeping abreast of current dance research, and promoting the National Honors Society for Dance, and provide special opportunities for members.
DEGAS, Inc. was first dreamed up (the name literally came to Dean Williams in a dream) during the 2017 NDEO conference.
Founding members of the organization are:
Anna Dunn Patrice Yantawood
Mary Mattmann Molly Howel
Ellen Tshudy Michelle Jericevich
Tamara Irving Sally Cramer
Brianna Wiggins-Smart Tina Martin
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Our Current Board:
President - Ellen Tshudy
Vice President - Eileen Edwards
Secretary - Tamara Irving
Treasurer - Mary McIntosh
Director of Communications - Cara Lavallee
Co-Director of K-12 Schools - Shelly Collins
Co-Director of K-12 Schools - Shanelle Freeman
Director of Membership - Adrienne Abdus-Salaam
Advocacy - Eileen Edwards
Director of National Honor Society for Dance Arts - Kionna Burgess
Director of Professional Development - Molly Howel
Partnerships Liason - Vershion Funderburk Lee
Collegiate Director - Cicely Kelley
Director of Studios - Crystal Faison-Mitchell
North GA Director - Laurin Dunleavy
South GA Director - Katie Watkins
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DEGAS, Inc. would like to recognize the earlier work of the Dance Educators of Georgia, Inc. and their Past President, Pam Walden, who from 1996-1999 provided opportunities for dance educators.
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Click the link below to visit the National Dance Education Organization website.
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CORE VALUES
Making A Difference
ADVOCACY
Vision
Our vision is for every Georgia resident to have access to quality dance education opportunities.
SUPPORT
Core Values
• Professional development and resources for K-12, studios, and universities
• Promoting the art form of dance and life long learning for Georgia residents
• Fostering a community of dance educators invested in the growth of Georgia dance
• Cultivate opportunities for all Georgia residents to engage in dance experiences
EDUCATION
Mission
The mission of DEGAS is to serve as the Georgia state affiliate of NDEO, dedicated to advancing dance education and providing support for dance educators.
The Dance Educators of GA Society is looking for you!
Join Us.
If you are a member of NDEO and a GA dance teacher you are automatically considered a member of DEGAS, there is no additional fee.
For more information or questions, please contact: DEGASinformation@gmail.com
About NDEO:
NDEO provides professional development, networking forums, honor societies, journals, research and advocacy tools for teachers, administrators and students in the field of dance arts education.
Members of NDEO teach multiple dance genres in a variety of environments including, but not limited to, K-12 schools, dance studios, colleges/universities and community centers.
Join NDEO to advance your career and benefit your students. Become a part of a community that shares your passion for excellence in teaching the art of dance.
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Click on the NDEO logo below and you will be redirected to the NDEO website.
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Membership
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR DANCE ARTS
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. The NHSDA offers three levels of induction: The Junior Program for grades 6-8, The Secondary Program for grades 9-12, and The Collegiate Program for students in college or university dance programs. Establishing an NHSDA chapter in your school is one very important way that you can honor your students and help advance the field of dance education.
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As the state affiliate for NDEO in Georgia, DEGAS manages all the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapters in the state of Georgia.
CONTACT DANCE EDUCATORS OF GA, SOCIETY
Get in touch with Dance Educators of GA Society to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.