Councils
NDS Councils represent the best of our leadership teams and persons are appointed these positions after careful consideration to advance and promote the mission and purposes of the National Dance Society.
Executive Director: Fran Meyer
Co-Chair: Violeta de Leon Davila
The Advocacy Council reviews and interprets relevant legislation that influences dance promotion and implementation at the local, state, and national levels. We also explore program ideas from members that will enhance the mission of NDS.
Co-Chair: Michelle Strauss
The Professional Learning Council promotes and supports the development of dance programs of excellence at all educational levels.
Chairs: Tarin Hampton
Co-Chair:
The NDS Leadership Development Council provides leadership growth opportunities for its members, as well as partner organization members and other qualified individuals.
Co-Chair: Lisa Fusillo
The Performing Arts Council promotes the growth and quality of dance performance in a variety of venues, settings and locations. It also oversees the Choreography Assessment Program (CAP).
Co-Chair:
NDS Journal Editor-In-Chief: Jessica Moore
Assistant Editors: Alexandra Pooley, Libby Smigel, Terry Sweeting
NDS Newsletter Editors: Dawn Davis Loring, Shawn Zachary
The Publications Council coordinates production of the NDS Journal, On the Move newsletter, and other publications deemed appropriate by the NDS Board of Directors.
Advisor: Katrina Freeland
Chair:
Co-Chair:
Research Unit: Conducts, guides, and critically reviews qualitative and quantitative research efforts in the fields of dance and dance education and develops justifiable approaches to share the data.
Evaluation Unit: Provides a repository for decision-making and planning that meets the goals and objectives of NDS, which demonstrates the impact of NDS events and activities.
Co-Chair: Tracy Nagesh
The Student Council promotes student engagement in professional development by sponsoring student sessions and programs, and through Delta Eta Pi (DEPi) Dance Honor Society chapters.
Chair: Peggy Domingue
Co-Chair: Cyndal Ellis
The Wellness Council promotes members’ knowledge of the dimensions of wellness and its relationship to dance. It also oversees the Dance Louder than Words (DLW) initiative.
Committees & Task Forces
Chair: Becky Clark
Members: Maria Barlongay, Christine Bergeron, Rebecca Clark, Madia Cooper-Ashirifi, Christa Davis, Tracy Nagesh, Melissa Perez-Obregon, Cheyenne Rose, Meredith Sims, Dwyn Turner/Wendy Steib
Co-chair: Valerie Winborne
Asst. Treasurer: Cheryl Stafford
Chair: Fran Anthony Meyer