DEL LAB SCHOOLS
Acknowledging DEL Lab Schools
An initiative to honor and celebrate dance educators bringing the DEL Model to life.
Rooted in innovative and current educational philosophies, the DEL Model is an inclusive and accessible framework designed to be applied in a wide variety of dance education contexts for all learners and practitioners in dance education. We are thrilled to acknowledge dance educators who are implementing the DEL Model in their dance classrooms.
Celebrate with Us on May 22, 2024!
DEL is hosting an online ceremony & celebration to honor our 2024 DEL Lab School recipients on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 5:30-6:30pm ET.
What is a DEL Lab School?
Recognition as a DEL Lab School is a wonderful opportunity for dance educators to gain professional acknowledgement and visibility, build community, and share resources.
DEL Lab School Dance Educators benefit from:
- PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Acknowledgement of being a DEL Lab School is a powerful advocacy tool that highlights your work as a dance educator to school administrators and families in your community.
- COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION – DEL Lab School recipients join a professional network of inspiring dance educators in the field.
- ACCESS TO RESOURCES – DEL Lab School recipients will receive access to DEL curricular resources and discounts to DEL courses, workshops and events.
Perks of Being Named a DEL Lab School
DEL Lab School Dance Educators receive:
- A letter of recognition addressed to your school administrator
- Printed DEL Basics posters and curricular resources for your classroom
- A premium, waterproof DEL Lab School banner
- A “Dance for Every Child” T-shirt
- A 20% discount to all DEL courses, workshops and events
- Acknowledgement on the DEL Website and social media
Nominate Yourself and Your School
2024 DEL Lab School Nominations are now closed. Stay in touch with DEL to learn about our next cycle of nominations in 2025!
In the meantime, we hope you’ll join us for an online ceremony & celebration to honor our 2024 DEL Lab School recipients on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 pm ET.
Meet the 2023 DEL Lab School Recipients!
We were thrilled to honor these dance educators for their innovative and inspiring work in dance education. These 12 2023 recipients are teachers at public schools, private schools, universities, and private studios, working with students from Pre-K through adulthood. We extend our utmost gratitude to these educators for actively making “Dance for Every Child” a reality!