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| National Dance Society Annual Virtual Conference Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25, 2025 All times in ET |
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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 |
| 4:00-5:30 | 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 |
| A 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 | Melanie Cardone Germanna Community College 21 Tips for Managing Stress Lecture | 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 | Tarin T. Hampton and Abdul Rauf Dahamani Exploring the Cultural Traditions of Drumming and Dance of Northern Ghana, West Africa Movement | 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) |
Information for Presenters:
- 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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