Patricia Goulding, R.D.E. is Executive Director of National Dance Week and brings to her position a background rooted in dance education having taught the dance arts for more than 35 years in both academic and studio settings. A graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, Mrs. Goulding also holds licensure as a Registered Nurse and is a published author with articles in many periodical publications and the historical study, "Growing Up Golden." | 
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In addition to the National Registry of Dance Educators, she has held membership in Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America and the honor society, Phi Kappa Phi. Her experience in teaching the dance arts to special needs students is strong as is her work with liturgical dance groups. She began with NDW as National Coordinator of Regional Directors and was instrumental in establishing the present format which is followed for assigning such delegates and overseeing their varied activities and events. Mrs. Goulding also conceived the Academic Project and Mentor Program of NDW. Her work in National Dance Week and years in the dance profession have brought her the honor bestowed on her by the School of American Dance and Arts Management at Oklahoma City University, the Preservation of Our Heritage American Dance Award in March of 2006. Her eclectic background has brought a rich range of understanding to the many different facets of dance in America today and she has made concerted efforts to have all aspects of the art including classical, theater, ethnic, liturgical, historical, commercial, social and therapeutic dance represented in the annual NDW celebrations. |
