Honoring Helene Scheff
The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) awarded Helene Scheff their Lifetime Achievement (Posthumous) honor. Helene was a founding member of NDEO and taught dance for over 60 years. She co-authored three Human Kinetics resources, including Experiencing Dance, Second Edition, a widely-adopted high school textbook that helps educators incorporate dance into their classes.
Read more about Helene's influence in dance and view the other 2023 NDEO award winners on the NDEO website.
Discover these resources co-authored by Helene Scheff: Experiencing Dance, Second Edition, Dance and 21st Century Skills Poster, and Exploring Dance Forms and Styles

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