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.

• 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.