Northwestern HS VPA Dance Program
The Northwestern VPA Dance Program provides history, theory, and extensive of dance training. We foster young artist for sustaining careers in the Arts.
Sandra Atkinson
Chair of Dance Department for the VPA Program
Megan Atkinson
Dance Teacher for the Dance Department in the VPA Program
02/07/2024
Dance educators of every age group, skill level, dance genre, and sector can benefit from an understanding of somatic movement and how it can enhance teaching and learning in dance. Exploring the relationship between somatics and dance is a great way to refresh and rejuvenate your teaching and creative practices this summer!
Read the full blog post about incorporating somatic movement into dance classes at ndeo.org/Learn/Dance-Education-Blog/ArticleID/390/How-to-Incorporate-Somatic-Movement-into-Dance-Classes
04/10/2023
Fiesta Latina is coming up on October 12th! Come celebrate Hispanic and LatinX culture through Dance and other art forms!
07/08/2023
Deadline On Friday! Apply Today!
Conference Announcement!
Apply to present!
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07/08/2023
Searching for a full-time Teaching position in Maryland? We got you covered.
Click here for information!
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07/07/2023
Congratulations to this VPA Dance Alum .whitley, who is performing with ! Love to see it!
15/06/2023
Another year in the books! What a wild ride. Have a great summer, Dance Babies!
07/06/2023
Student Choreography Showcase, Wednesday June 7, 2023 (tomorrow night) at 7pm Sharp!
Come support the work of VPA Dance Level 2 and Level 3 (Rising Juniors & Seniors)!
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Cash Only Concessions!
Admissions: Free
30/05/2023
Congratulations, Class of 2023! You did it, and we couldn't be prouder!
30/05/2023
Some of our graduates!!! Woohoo!!! So proud!
29/05/2023
These amazing Senior VPA Dancers Graduate tomorrow!!!!
11/05/2023
VPA Dance Choreography Showcase 2023 at 7pm!
05/05/2023
Tonight at 7pm!!!!!
Come see the work of the VPA Seniors on their last performance at NHS!
05/05/2023
Senior Capstone Concert 2024 at 7pm!
Doors open at 6:15pm.
04/05/2023
Pep Rally 2023 Fun with VPA Dance!
02/05/2023
Maryland Day 2023! Class with Diedre Dawkins, Chris Law, then UMoves concert! All around, great day!
23/04/2023
VPA Dance Seniors 2023! Join us for their showcase on May 5, 2023!
17/04/2023
Our VPA Seniors working with
Dr. Truly Austin from Bowie State University! Come see her work on Thursday's spring concert NEXT!
07/04/2023
Come celebrate the work of our VPA Dance Seniors!
$5 donation suggested (cash only at the door)
See you there!
05/04/2023
Dance Department Spring Concert
April 20, 7pm!
Come out!!!!
25/03/2023
Now Accepting applications for the MDEA Continued Studies Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to students who are in High School or College/University. Scholarships are also awarded to Dance Educators and Teaching Artists. Apply Today. more more information visit mddanceed.org/continued-studies-scholarship
21/03/2023
Take Action! - https://mailchi.mp/40d27b22a5f9/msde-survey-15074289
25/02/2023
Maryland Dance Alliance 2023! What a great day and excellent performance of Cooper Reynolds piece! Go VPA Dance (NHSDA Members)
24/02/2023
Thank Ms. Tammy Hurt from for an amazing 4 week residency!
20/02/2023
Time to Vote! - https://mailchi.mp/b5f1fed9dd29/msde-survey-15071853
22/12/2022
Yes!!! VPA Dance Alums came out. Skyy, thank you for the flowers and company pre- show!
17/11/2022
Love your Body Week!
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