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Colorado Dance Education Organization
13th Annual Dance Conference
January 16 & 17, 2027

Pre-Conference Dance Party January 15​

Pueblo Convention Center

Registration will open Fall 2026

Annual Dance Education Conference

​What to Expect at the Conference:

  • Student Track:

    • Colorado All-State Dance Ensemble

    • College entrance and scholarship auditions

    • Workshops in many different areas of dance

    • Learn a new piece of choreography from featured choreographers

    • Showcase performance opportunities

  • Student Scholarships:

    • Students who excel in talent, focus, dedication and artistry will be considered for scholarships awarded by CoDEO to be used towards their future dance education (i.e tuition for a studio, workshop, or college).

  • ​Professional/Educator Track:

    • Build your educator tool-kit with educator specific workshops

    • Engaging panel discussions

    • Professional development for studio and K-12 teachers

    • The unexpected meeting of new friends!

  • Continuing Education Credit:

    • Teachers may earn hours or credit for attending one or two days of the conference.

  • Opening and Closing Showcases:

    • featuring student and professional choreography

Additional Conference Opportunities!

DANCE EDUCATORS

 

CoDEO Dance Teacher of the Year -

Nominate an exceptional dance teacher and tell us why they deserve to be recognized for their excellence in dance education. 

Deadline August 31, 2026

 

Workshop Presenter -

Share your passion for dance education with our attending students or educators!

Deadline August 31, 2025

 

Vendor -

Universities, dance studios, dance products and more are welcome!
Please contact melissa.codeo@gmail.com for additional information.

 

Colorado Showcase Performer -

Bring your own work and share it with conference attendees during the Conference Kick-Off performance Saturday evening.

Deadline November 1, 2026

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STUDENTS

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Colorado All-State Dance Ensemble -

Audition to be chosen as the best of the best and get the opportunity to perform a new work.

Materials will be available Fall 2026 

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CoDEO Student Film Festival -

Submit your student produced dance film and get the opportunity to be screened at the conference.

Deadline November 1, 2025

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Colorado Showcase Performer -

Bring your own work and share it with conference attendees during the Conference Kick-Off performance Saturday evening.

Deadline November 1, 2026

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US Post:

Colorado Dance Education Organization

P.O. Box 9743

Denver, CO 80209-9998

Contact

info@co-deo.org

Call

T: 720-213-6232

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