Objectives of the NRDE

A Code of Ethics for the Dance Educator© and Guidelines for the Safe Practice of Teaching Dance© are published for members of the Registry.

Registered Dance Educators voluntarily agree to abide by these documents, and to this end we encourage the dance educator to:

• Teach only those forms of dance in which he/she has received quality professional education and training;
   
• Accurately represent his/her credentials in education, performance, and teaching experience to the public;
   
• Utilize current pedagogical knowledge, methodology and techniques known through research and literature and adhere to safe practices in the teaching of dance;
   
• Practice in environments and under conditions safe for the practice of dance;
   
• Respect the uniqueness of the individual student offering dance education as a positive experience for age-appropriate learning in a safe environment free from abusive language, intimidation, unhealthy competition or other negative stressors;

• Encourage total development of the student regardless of age, gender, ability or ethnicity;
  Practice professional conduct at all times, conducting all business and professional activities with honesty and integrity, while projecting a professional image in all aspects of practicing dance education;
   
• Actively support the profession of dance education through participation in community, state, and national organizations to promote high standards in practice, research and development of dance education;
   
• Continue to further their own education by attending specialized conferences in dance education and related topics;
   
• Actively support professional dance performers and performances in their communities;
   
• Accept responsibility to one self, one’s students and colleagues to maintain personal physical, mental and emotional good health.