Upcoming Events:

Day of Action with PA Arts Ed Leadership Coalition (PAELC)

Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Pennsylvania State Capitol Steps, N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Join PADEO alongside the PA Arts Ed Leadership Coalition (PAELC) for a powerful Day of Action at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. This event is your opportunity to stand up for arts education funding and advocate for policies that ensure every student in Pennsylvania has access to quality arts programs and opportunities. This event is FREE and Open to All. No advance registration required. More details below:

George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Photo Credit: Jim Inverso

CERTIFICATION NEWS

Direct Path Dance Teacher Certification is a reality in Pennsylvania! The certification framework guidelines for colleges and universities to apply for offering dance P-12 licensure programs is up on the Pennsylvania Department of Education website. Congratulations to all who worked on this effort over the past 55 years. PaDEO is so grateful to all of you!

PA Dance Certification Guidelines

PaDEO Partnership with IABD

The Pennsylvania Dance Education Organization (PaDEO) and The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) are proud to continue our collaborative efforts to support dance companies, dancers, and dance educators of color in the state of Pennsylvania. PaDEO is proud to offer no-cost membership to any member of IABD who lives or works in the state of Pennsylvania. To become a PaDEO member, CLICK HERE. Both organizations look forward to collaborating on providing opportunities for professional development, networking, equity and access in the dance field.