News Post
Announcing the 2026 National Conference
2026 National Conference
June 12–14, 2026
Five Towns College • Dix Hills, NY
Save the date to join us to explore music and movement over three days of introductory and advanced sessions in Dalcroze eurhythmics, solfège, improvisation, and more!
The theme “Becoming Music, Embodying Change” celebrates the power of intention, creativity, and dynamic learning in Dalcroze Education—how teaching, movement, and music can be deeply meaningful when guided by clear purpose. This theme emphasizes how, by becoming rhythm, melody, and harmony, we not only deepen our own expression but also enrich our communities. Through the Dalcroze practice, music and movement create spaces that facilitate belonging and inspire change.
The Call for Proposals will open in mid-November, and registration will open on March 1.
We look forward to seeing you next June!
Maureen McCarthy Draper writes in The Nature of Music: Beauty, Sound, and Healing, “What are you learning besides a skill when you sing or play an instrument? A way of uniting touch, breath, mind, and heart. A way of unifying the whole self.” The same is true of Dalcroze, with the addition of full body movement, active listening, and improvisation. What a unique pedagogy we embody! Looking forward to sharing this experience with others as part of the upcoming 2026 DSA National Conference. I hope to see you there!
I love this, Melissa! Thank you for sharing it! 🙂 See you at Conference!