Colorado Dance Education Organization
The Colorado Dance Education Organization (CoDEO) is a state affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO).
The purpose of CoDEO shall be to enrich the lives of the people of Colorado by supporting and promoting dance arts and arts performances through education, communication and advocacy.
12th Annual Dance Education Conference
January 17 & 18, 2026
Pueblo Convention Center
Annual CoDEO Conference
Who attends the CoDEO Conference?
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The Annual Dance Conference attendees include:
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Dance students rom Colorado and neighboring states
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Selected Colorado All-State Dance Ensemble members
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National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) students
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Dance Educators in K-12 public, private, and charter schools
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University level teachers from within Colorado and neighboring states
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Regional & national choreographers
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Regional and national dance administrators and advocates
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Health professionals
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Dance product and promotional vendors
You can be part of the conference in many ways:
Submissions now open!
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Attend The Conference Dance Students, Dance Educators and more can attend and participate in workshops and performances. Registration Deadline January 2025
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Choreographer - selected choreographers will work with students and set a piece to be performed Sunday evening.
Workshop Presenter - share your passion for dance education with our attending students or educators! Submission Deadline August 31, 2025
Vendor - Universities, dance studios, dance products and more are welcome! Contact melissa.codeo@gmail.com if you are interested.
Colorado Showcase Performer - bring your own work and share it with conference attendees during the Conference Kick-Off performance Saturday evening. Submission Deadline November 1, 2025
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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. Audition Submission Deadline October 4, 2025
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CoDEO Student Film Festival - Submit your student produced dance film and get the opportunity to be screened at the conference. Submission Deadline November 1, 2025
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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. Submission Deadline August 31, 2025
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NEW!! Pre-Conference Dance Party and Film Screening - Join us Friday, January 16th for a Student Dance Party to meet dancers from around the state. We will also screen films from the Student Film Festival. More information coming soon.
CoDEO is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for dance education in the state of Colorado. CoDEO provides the dance artist and dance educator a state and national network of resources and support, as well as access to programs and projects that focus on the importance of dance in education. The purpose of the Colorado Dance Education Organization shall be to enrich the lives of the people of Colorado by supporting and promoting dance arts and arts performances through education, communication and advocacy.