The 2026 New England Conference is bringing communities together to celebrate the theme of Dance in Real Life. Most of the classes, workshops and events will be held in the historic Dance Complex venue, and the showings will be graciously hosted by José Mateo Dance Theater.

The Dance Complex will not hold formal adjudication concerts. Instead, they will present a series of concerts followed by informal critique sessions.

Each institution may submit up to two works. If two are submitted, at least one must be student-choreographed.

A maximum of 36 dances can be presented due to time and space limitations.