Ann Hunt – Colorado Dance Education Organization (CoDEO)
From Dance Med Spotlight by Alyssa Arms
December 4, 2025 · 37 min
About this episode
This episode features Ann Hunt discussing the Colorado Dance Education Organization and its impact on dance education in Colorado.
In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight , host Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS , turns the focus to the Colorado Dance Education Organization (CoDEO). CoDEO President Ann Hunt joins the conversation to share how the organization supports dance educators, students, and programs across the state. CoDEO is a statewide nonprofit that focuses on advocacy, community-building, and accessible dance education. During the episode, Ann explains how CoDEO serves public schools, private studios, higher education programs, and community organizations. She also introduces the annual CoDEO conference, which brings dancers and educators together in a collaborative, non-competitive environment. Listeners will learn how CoDEO promotes high-quality dance education through teacher training, health and wellness sessions, scholarships, and statewide initiatives. As a result, the episode offers a clear look at how CoDEO strengthens the Colorado dance community. Key Topics & Highlights 1. What CoDEO Does Ann introduces CoDEO and describes its connection to the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). She explains how CoDEO works to elevate dance education throughout Colorado. 2. Inside the Annual…
People in this episode
Host: Alyssa Arms
Guest: Ann Hunt
Topics covered
- dance education
- advocacy
- community-building
- annual conference
- health and wellness
- adaptive dance
Keywords
- dance education
- CoDEO
- advocacy
- community
- conference
- health
- wellness
- adaptive dance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Colorado Dance Education Organization, National Dance Education Organization
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