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A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit a global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and yearbook. Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974.

Vision: The National Dance Education Organization envisions equitable and accessible dance education for all. Mission: To advance dance education for all by providing professional development and cultivating a community of support, resources, advocacy, and research. The National Dance Education Organization NDEO is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to supporting dance educators, teachers, artists, students, and administrators of all backgrounds with resources, community, education, and inspiration to strengthen their teaching, advocacy, artistry, and leadership. Each and every person who is a member of NDEO, a participant in our professional development programs, or simply a viewer of our content, makes an impact in the lives of their students each and every day they teach. The rejuvenation, education, and inspiration they receive from NDEO flows through to impact every class they lead, and every student they teach. Our Values Include... Inclusion: We celebrate dance education for all across every dance form, genre, sector, pedagogy, and career stage. Advocacy: We recognize the importance of having a seat at the table locally, nationally, internationally to promote dance education for all. Innovation: We encourage creativity/creative thinking. Excellence: We are committed to doing our best for the health of the organization, service to the members, and responsiveness to the field. Community: We foster an environment of understanding, cohesiveness, and respect within and across our dance education community, board members and staff. Teaching and Learning: We are lifelong learners and share information, knowledge, and resources uplifting the value of dance in education, research, and society as part of the human experience. You will find NDEO members in a variety of dance education environments including, but not limited to, dance studios, K-12 schools, colleges, performing arts organizations, and community centers.

Premier international dance competition known for its emphasis on rules and fairness using a real-time scoring system. Participants win more than $300,000 in cash prizes, scholarships, and contract offers each year.