DEC 2026
Dance Educators Collective is a professional event and conference created for dance teachers, studio owners, choreographers, and other dance-education professionals. It’s mission is to empower and support dance educators through high-quality training, inspiration, community connection, and professional development. The event offers a dynamic mix of classes, seminars, discussions, dance space exhibitors and networking opportunities designed to elevate the art and practice of dance education.
The Dance Educators Collective (DEC) event for 2026 is scheduled for August 12–15 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. The professional development conference is aimed at dance educators, studio owners, and choreographers, and will feature an inaugural "Boots & Bling" kickoff party.
Exhibitor Set-Up Wednesday—August 12, 2026 4:30 pm — 7:00 pm
Exhibitor Dismantle Saturday—August 15, 2026 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Freight Forced Saturday—August 15, 2026 2:00 pm—NO Exceptions
Deadline for DISCOUNTED rates: July 27, 2026 - Pricing will increase on July 28, 2026
The Dance Educators Collective (DEC) event for 2026 is scheduled for August 12–15 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. The professional development conference is aimed at dance educators, studio owners, and choreographers, and will feature an inaugural "Boots & Bling" kickoff party.
Exhibitor Set-Up Wednesday—August 12, 2026 4:30 pm — 7:00 pm
Exhibitor Dismantle Saturday—August 15, 2026 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Freight Forced Saturday—August 15, 2026 2:00 pm—NO Exceptions
Deadline for DISCOUNTED rates: July 27, 2026 - Pricing will increase on July 28, 2026