NDS 2025 Virtual Conference Evaluation Form 

Please evaluate each session to provide essential feedback for future conferences.

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	National Dance Society Annual Virtual Conference Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25, 2025 All times in ET
Monday, June 23
Time	ROOM A	ROOM B
12:45-1:00	Freddie Thompson-Esters NDS President Welcome	(Single Session)
1:00-1:55	Peggy Domingue North Carolina State University Unscripted Steps: Rethinking Gendered Roles in Social Dance Forms Lecture	Chris Bergeron and Carisa Armstrong Texas A & M Incorporating Dance Science Principles into your Technique Class Movement
2:00-2:55	Lisa Fusillo University of Georgia Beyond the Narrative - Stories, Dances and the Transformative Power of Large Group Dances Lecture	Veneshia Stribling South Carolina Dance Association How to Teach Majorette Dance in Public Schools Lecture
3:00-3:55	Dawn Davis Loring Austin Community College/ Independent Scholar Surviving through Dancing: A Community Pep Talk Lecture	Shawn Zachery National HBCU Auxiliary and Dance Directors' Association Using Technology to Engage Your Performers and Audience Lecture
	Valerie Winborne College of William & Mary Town Hall Meeting: “Moving Forward Together: A Conversation on the Future of National Dance Society” Meeting	(Single Session)
Tuesday, June 24
Time	ROOM A	ROOM B
1:00-1:55	Shawn Cradit North Carolina State University Inclusive Motion: Virtual Dance to Support Mental Health for All Lecture	Halle Kocian and Ellie Yates University of Texas at Austin Switch It Up: Introduction to Switch Dancing and Role Reversal Lecture
2:00-2:55	Danielle Laurion University of Nebraska Omaha Adapting Choreography for the Bodies in the Room Using Laban Efforts Movement	Carisa Armstrong and Chris Bergeron Texas A & M An Overview of Flexibility, Strength, Balance, and Endurance in High School Dancers Lecture
3:00-3:55	Fran Meyer with Dawn Davis Loring, Tarin Hampton, Cheryl Stafford Self-Belief: Leading with Positive Intention Panel Discussion	(Single Session)
4:00-4:55	Nick Enge and Campbell Kramer University of Texas at Austin The Physics of Social Dance Lecture	Barb Maclam National Dance Society Dance Louder Than Words Initiative Lecture
5:00-5:55	Leslie Shampaine Independent Filmmaker Call Me Dancer Keynote Speaker Lecture	(Single Session)
Wednesday, June 25
Time	ROOM A	ROOM B
1:00-1:55	Billy Burke Retired LAUSD Basics for Success Keynote Speaker Lecture	(Single Session)
2:00-2:55	Billy Burke Retired LAUSD Assessments Strategies Keynote Speaker Lecture	(Single Session)
3:00-3:55	vTarin T. Hampton and Abdul Rauf Dahamani Exploring the Cultural Traditions of Drumming and Dance of Northern Ghana, West Africa Movement	Elizabeth Jones-Boswell Physical Conditioning Centre Honoring the Grassroots Leaders in our Community Community Discussion
4:00-4:55	Nick Enge and Melissa Enge University of Texas at Austin Do All the Dances: A Crash Course in Social Dancing Movement	Cheryl Stafford and Fran Meyer National Dance Society How to Fill out NDS Leadership, Nominations, and Awards Forms Panel Discussion
5:00-5:55	Amanda Ling and Erin Bailey Columbia College, South Carolina Engage As a Dance Advocate Lecture	Nancy Kane Tariffs ARE Going To Impact the Dance World: Geopolitics Hits Home Lecture/Discussion
6:00-6:55	Melanie Cardone Germanna Community College 21 Tips for Managing Stress Lecture	Melissa Perez John Marshall High School Creating Meaning and Student Engagement Though Choreographic Projects Lecture
7:00 7:30	Carisa Armstrong Texas A & M Awards Ceremony All Members	(Single Session)
7:30-8:00	Eva Bighorse Navajo Nation Origin and Native American Hoop Dance Storytelling Keynote Speaker Lecture	(Single Session)
8:00	Freddie Thompson-Esters NDS President Closing Remarks	(Single Session)

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• Device Use: Presenters will use their own computer to join and present via Zoom. Please ensure your device is fully charged and updated before your session.
• Zoom Access: You’ll be provided a Zoom link for your session. Plan to join at least 10 minutes early to test your connection and screen sharing.
• Tech Checks: Pre-event tech checks will be scheduled to verify your camera, microphone, screen share, and any media playback (e.g., videos with audio).
• Slide Presentations: If using PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar software, have the file open and ready before your session. You’ll share your screen directly with the audience.
• Video Playback: If your presentation includes video or sound, we’ll confirm during the tech check that Zoom’s “Share Sound” and “Optimize for Video” options are used correctly.
• Environment: Present from a quiet, well-lit location with minimal background noise and distractions. A headset or external microphone is recommended.
• Internet: A strong and stable internet connection is essential. Wired (Ethernet) connections are preferred, but if using Wi-Fi, position yourself close to the router and avoid other heavy internet use during your session.

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