Resume

Nelson D. Neal, Ed.D. 

nelson8987@mail.com 

Degrees 

Ed.D. – Kinesiology, Motor Learning and Control, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1985 

M.S. – Dance, Applied and Technical, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1974 

B.S.E. – Physical Education, SUNY College at Cortland, NY, 1969 

Academic Employment 

Associate Professor, Health and Physical Education, Marywood University, Scranton,  PA 2011-2014 

Associate Professor, Health and Physical Education, Lane College, Jackson, TN, 2008-2011

Professor, Dance and Physical Education, Longwood University, Farmville, VA, 1978-1999 

USIA Exchange Professor, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, spring & summer 1986      

Instructor, Physical Education, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 1973-1978

Graduate Assistant Women’s Physical Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1972-1973

Instructor, Physical Education, Las Cruces Public Schools, NM, 1969-1971

Additional Administrative Experience

Director of Golf, Camp Wayne for Boys, Preston Park, PA Summer 2026 

Director of Physical Education Teacher Preparation, Supervisor of Student Teachers, Marywood University, Scranton, PA, 2011-2014  

Chair, Department of Health and Physical Education, Lane College, Jackson, TN, 2010-2011

Head, Dance Program Division, Supervisor of Dance Practicum Students, Longwood University, Farmville, VA, 1982-1999   

Director, Governor’s School Talented and Gifted Program, Longwood University, Farmville, VA, 1983-1984 

Coaching Experience

Head Coach Golf, Santa Rita High School, Tucson, AZ 2024 

Head Coach Girls’ Golf, Lakeridge High School, Lake Oswego, OR, 2021-2022  

Assistant Coach Track and Field, La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla, CA 2019-2020 

Head Coach Boys’ Golf, Lakeridge High School, Lake Oswego, OR, 2016-2017 

Assistant Coach, Men’s Golf, Marywood University, 2012-2014 

Head Coach Wrestling, Longwood University, Farmville, VA, 1978-1980  

Head Coach Wrestling, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 1974-1976

Head Coach Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1972-1973 

Head coach Women’s Badminton, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1972  

Head coach, Wrestling, Track and Field grades 7-9, and head coach for 7th grade Basketball, Lynn Junior High School, Las Cruces, NM, 1969-1971 

Courses Taught 

Theory: Motor Learning and Control, School Health Education, Elementary Methods of Physical Education, Secondary Methods of Physical Education, Elementary Physical Education Laboratory, Elementary Education, Kinesiology, Adapted Physical Education, School Health and Nutrition, Foundations of Physical Education, Physical Education in Public Schools, Introduction to Physical Education, Elementary Games, History of Dance, Dance in Education, Dance Composition, and Choreographic Problems.  

Activity: Team Sports, Recreational Sports, Individual Sports, Rhythms, Racquet Sports, Golf, Tennis, Badminton, Bowling, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Aerobic Dance, Track and Field, Wrestling, Social Dance, Modern Dance, Folk and Square Dance, Ballet, and Dance Repertory. 

Professional Responsibilities  

Department Committees Chaired: Curriculum, Promotion, Tenure Review, Annual Review, NCATE & SACS General Physical Education, HPERD Program Coordinators, Simkins Lecture Series, and  Advisor to Physical Education Majors Club, and Advisor to Delta Psi Kappa Honorary. 

Served on: Faculty search, NCATE Accreditation, Technology, Graduate Physical Education, Physical Education Teacher Education, English Proficiency, and Director of the Longwood University Company of Dancers. 

University Committees Chaired: Faculty Research and Development, School of Education Grants, Visual and Performing Arts Council, and Library. 

Served on: Athletics Council, NCATE Accreditation, Instructional Effectiveness, Undergraduate Curriculum, Teacher Education, Education Council, College of Education Accreditation, NCATE & SACS Faculty Evaluation, Promotion and Tenure, Finance and Resources, Academic Computers, Honors, Student Life, and Petitions. 

State Committees Chaired: Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (VAHPERD) Membership, Student Leadership Conference, Children’s Dance; Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning. 

Served on: Pennsylvania State AHPERD Professional Preparation/Supervision and Coordination Committee, VAHPERD Journal Editorial Board, Strategic Planning, Board of Directors, Florida Arts Commission Dance Grant Panel. 

Regional Committees Chaired: Eastern District AAHPERD (EDA) Dance Gala and Silent Auction.  Served on: EDA Executive Committee, Convention Programming, Student Scholarship, Awards, Council for Services, and Council for Conventions; Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SDAAHPERD) Executive Committee and Convention Programming. 

National Committees Chaired: National Dance Association (NDA) Research, Structure & Functions, Nominations, and Technology.  

Served on: Reviewer for Research Consortium for the American Alliance for HPERD, Reviewer for AAHPERD Publications, Feature Editor of Dance Dynamics for The Journal of  Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the Dance Review Board. 

Offices, Awards, & Grants      

Vice President Dance Division, Eastern District Association of the AAHPERD, 2013-2014

Vice President-elect Dance Division, Eastern District Association of the AAHPERD, 2012-2013

President, Board of Directors, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Sarasota, FL 2006-2007 

President, National Dance Association, 2000-2001

President-elect, National Dance Association, 1999-2000

Chair, College Section, Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, (VAHPERD) 1998-1999

Parliamentarian, VAHPERD, 1994-1996

President, Virginia Alliance for Arts Education, 1995

Board of Directors, Virginia Alliance for Arts Education, 1992-1994

Past Vice President, Dance Division, VAHPERD, 1992-1993

Vice President, Dance Division, VAHPERD, 1991-1992

Vice President-elect, Dance Division, VAHPERD, 1989-1991

Chair-elect Dance Council, VAHPERD, 1987

Convention manager, VAHPERD, 1983

Editor, Southern Links, Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, (SDAAHPERD) 1981-1982

Director, Membership Unit, National Dance Association, 1980-1981

Vice President, National Dance Association, 1979-1980

Chair, Dance Council, SDAAHPERD, 1977-1978

Chair, Dance Council, Mississippi AHPERD, 1974-1976

Awards: National Endowment for Humanities Fellowship, USIA Exchange Professor, University of Virginia Dean's Fellowship, Commonwealth of Virginia Faculty Fellowship, SDAAHPERD College Dance Teacher of the Year, SDAAHPERD Service Appreciation Award, VAHPERD Honor Award, VAHPERD College Dance Teacher of the Year, VAHPERD Research Council Award, VAHPERD Service Award, NDA Plaudit Award, Logwood College Chi Commendation, Co-Golf Coach of the Year Three Rivers High School League, Oregon.      

Grants: Marywood University Research Initiation Fund Grant, Tennessee AHPERD Program Grant, Mid-Atlantic Arts Council Grant, Virginia Commission for the Arts Program Grant, Virginia Commission for the Arts Technical Assistance Grants, Longwood University – Sabbatical Leave, Faculty Research Grants, Graduate Faculty Grants, Technology Grant, School of Education Development Grant, Summer Stipend Grant, and Mini Grant. 

Publications 51 

Neal, N. (2026, October) Hemsley Winfield An Anthology, Publisher: Author. 

Neal, N. (2023, February 16) Hemsley Winfield’s First Dance Performances. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/view/hemsleywinfield/home 

Neal, N. (2023, February 10) Hemsley Winfield and Family: Buried in an Unmarked Grave. Retrieved from  https://sites.google.com/view/hemsleywinfield/home 

Neal, N. (2023, February 9) Hemsley Winfield. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/view/hemsleywinfield/home 

Neal, N.D. (2021, August). From Wrestler to Dancer, Publisher: Author. 

Neal, N. D. (2021). The Dancers Club of New York City: 1929 – 1934, in the Journal of Afro-Americans in New York Life and History, 42(1), p 61-85. 

Neal, N. (2020, September 10) Edna Guy McCully (1907-1983). Retrieved from https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/edna-guy-mccully-1907-1983/ 

Neal, N. (2020, August 11) Hemsley Winfield (1907-1934). Retrieved from https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/people-african-american-history/hemsley-winfield-1907-1934/

Neal, N.D. (2020, August). Hemsley Winfield: Pioneer of Modern Dance – A Biography, Publisher: Author. 

Neal, N.D. (2018, November). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance – An Annotated Bibliography, 2nd Edition, Publisher: Author. 

Dr. Neal, Nelson D. (September – October, 2018). Get Your Golf Swing in Sync: Waltz Your Way to Lower Scores, Golf Tips Magazine, https://www.golftipsmag.com/instruction/faults-and-fixes/get-your-golf-swing-in-sync/ 

Neal, N. D. In Search of Hemsley Winfield. YouTube video. 6:52. [October 29, 2018]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYsbIXXES5w&t=9s 

Neal, N. D. & Harrison, D. (2018, July). “Hemsley Winfield: First African American Modern Dancer Contracted by the Metropolitan Opera,” in the Journal of Afro-Americans in New York Life and History, 40(1), p 137-151.  

Dr. Neal, Nelson D. (March – April, 2018). The Mental Game: Mind Your Golf Mannerisms: The Psychology of Course Management, Golf Tips Magazine, https://www.golftipsmag.com/instruction/mental-game/mind-golf-mannerisms/ 

Neal, N.D. (2016). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance – An Annotated Bibliography, Publisher: Author. 

Neal, N.D. (January 7, 2016). https://sites.google.com/site/hemsleywinfield/home

Neal, N. “The Unknown Pioneer of Modern Dance”. YouTube video. 1:17. [January 5, 2016]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWlQ1oinLqE  

Neal, N.D., & Ballinger, D. A. (2013). “Teaching Dance Using a Sport Theme,” Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 

Neal, N. D. (2012). “Hemsley Winfield: First Black Modern Dancer,” in the Journal of Afro-Americans in New York Life and History, 36(2), p 66-85.  

Neal, N.D. (2012). “Presentation Is a Very Powerful Teaching Tool,” Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 82 (2), 13-15. 

Neal, N. D. (2000). Using the World Wide Web in Physical Education and Dance, Strategies. 

Neal, N. D. (1999). Using the Internet in Dance, Spotlight on Dance. 

Neal, N. D. and Ballinger, D. A. (1998) Teaching Dance and Rhythms: Lesson Plan Ideas for Grades K-3 and 7-12, The Virginia Journal, 20(20), 26-28.  

Neal, N. D. (1998). Strategies for Teaching Dance and Creative Movement, The Virginia Journal, 20(20), 18-19.  

Neal, N. D. (1995). The application of computer technology in dance classes, Impulse International Dance Journal, 3, 3, pp. 142-147.    

Neal, N. D. (1993). Recognition of twentieth century African American dancers: Focus on Joe Nash, Spotlight on Dance, 20(1), pp. 7 + 10. 

Neal, N. D. (1993). Modern Dance Workbook (4th ed.), Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia. 

Neal, N. D. (1993). Computer technology for use in the classroom, The Virginia Journal, 15(2), pp. 6 -7.   

Neal, N. D. and Fortin, S. (1992). Domain discrimination in dance attitude research, in: Dance Current Research, (Overby L. Y. and Humphrey J. H. ed.), AMS Press Inc., 3, 93-101. 

Neal, N. D. and Dineur, J. M. (1991). The effects of participation in dance on the attitudes of French children as measured by domain discrimination, Dance Research Journal, 23(2), p 11-16.  

Neal, N. D. (1991). Dance in a College Television Studio, Encores II: Travels Through the Spectrum of Dance.   

Neal, N. D. and Fortin, S. (1991).  Domain discrimination in dance attitude research, in Dance and Research an Interdisciplinary Approach, (Brack, C. & Wuyts, I. editor). Peters Press, Louvain, Belgium, 129-135.  

Neal, N. D. and Fortin, S. (1990).  Domain discrimination in dance attitude research, in Physical Education and Life-long Physical Activity, (Risto Telama, editor), Jyväskylä, Finland, 77, 461-470. 

Neal, N. D. and Fortin, S. (1990).  Domain discrimination in dance attitude research, ERIC Resources, ED309146. 

Neal, N. D. (1990). Interpreting research for the physical education teacher: whose job is it?  Virginia Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Dance, 12(2).  

Neal, N. D. and Fortin, S. (1989).  Domain discrimination in dance attitude research, in Abstracts, Jyväskylä Congress: Movement and Sport - A Challenge for Life-Long Learning, AIESEP Convention. 

Neal, N. D. and Laakso, L. (1987). Lasten asenteet tanssia kohtaan eri maissa. (Translation - Dance in the school program: Attitudinal shift in Finnish children), Liikuntakasvatus 3, 20-22.  

Neal, N. D. and Laakso, L. (1987). Amerikkalaisten ja suomalaisten peruskoululaisten tanssiasenteista, (A comparison of dance attitudes between American and Finnish children), Liikunta ja Tieda, 24.  

Neal, N. D. (1986).  Neal teaches in Finland, Spotlight on Dance, 12(3).

Neal, N. D. (1986). Dance for boys, in Dance Curriculum Guide, (C. Salzberg, ed.) VAHPERD.  

Neal, N. D. (1985). Successful swingers waltz, Virginia Journal HPERD, April.

Neal, N. D. (1983). Changing Art Forms can be Taught but not Creativity, Creative Child and Adult Quarterly, 8(1).  

Neal, N. D. (1983). Dance is' creates rhythmic movement. Virginia Education Journal.  

Neal, N. D. (1981). Mental imagery and relaxation, Scholastic Coach, December. 

Neal, N. D. (1981). Sports Movement in Dance Composition, JOPERD, May. 

Neal, N. D. (1981). Let's all dance in Virginia's Public Schools, Virginia Journal HPER, Nov. 

Neal, N. D. (1980). Dance in a College Television Studio, JOPERD, Jan. 

Neal, N. D. (1979). Early Television Dance, Dance Scope, 13.  

Neal, N. D. and Summerville, D. (1978). Dancevision - A New Art Form, JOPER, October. 

Neal, N. D. (1978). Men and sports in modern dance, JOPER, January. 

Neal, N. D. & Neal, M. D. (1975). Common Bottles for the Average Collector, Wolfe City,  Texas: University Press.  

Presentations 84  

Neal, N. D. (2024, February). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance, Zoom presentation for the Yonkers Historical Society, NY.  

Neal, N. D. (2021, October). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance, Public School 13, Yonkers, NY.  

Neal, N. D. (2021, October). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance, Dance Studies Association Conference, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. 

Neal, N. D. (2019, November). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance, Hofstra University, Long Island, NY. 

Neal, N. D. (2019, November). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance, SUNY Purchase, NY. 

Neal, N. D. (2019, November). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance, Marymount Manhattan College, New York, NY. 

Neal, N. D. (2019, September). Hemsley Winfield: The Forgotten Pioneer of Modern Dance, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

Neal, N. D. (2019, February). Hemsley Winfield: First African American Modern Dancer, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

Neal, N. D. (2016, August). Hemsley Winfield: First African American Modern Dancer, Lake Oswego Public Library, Lake Oswego, OR

Neal, N. D. (2016, April). Hemsley Winfield: First African American Modern Dancer, Multnomah Public Library, Portland, OR

Neal, N. D. (2013, April). Hemsley Winfield: First Black Modern Dancer, AAHPERD, Charlotte, NC. 

Neal, N. D. (2013, November). “Using sport movements to make a creative dance,” PAHPERD, Valley Forge, PA 

Neal, N.D. & Ballinger, D.A. (2012, March). “Teaching rhythms through sport themes,” AAHPERD, Boston, MA. 

Neal, N. D. (2012, February). “African American Dancers and Dance Companies: A Brief History,” at Lehigh Valley High School for the Performing Arts 

Neal, N. D. (2012, February). “Hemsley Winfield the first black, professional, modern dancer in America,” at Lehigh Valley High School for the Performing Arts

Neal, N. D. & Williams, R. L. (2011, February). Moving is fun, Dancing is even more fun, SDAAHPERD, Greensboro, NC.

Neal, N. D. (2011, February). African-American Dancers: A Brief History, SDAAHPERD, Greensboro, NC.  

Neal, N. D. (2010, October). Transitioning Black Youth from Physical Violence to Physical Activity, TAHPERD, Nashville, TN. 

Neal, N. D. (2009, February). African-American Dancers and Dance Companies, Black History Month Presentation, Lane College, Jackson, TN.  

Neal, N.D. (2009, April). Hemsley Winfield: Little Known Modern Dance Pioneer, Poster session, AAHPERD, Tampa, FL. 

Neal, N. D. (1999, February). Making Dances Using Sport Actions, SDAAHPERD, Greensboro, NC.  

Neal, N. D. & Ballinger, D. A. (1999, February). Mixer Dances for Children and Adults, SDAAHPERD, Greensboro, NC.  

Neal, N.D. & Williams, R. L. (1999, February). Aerobic Dance for Children, SDAAHPERD, Greensboro, NC. 

Neal, N.D. (1998). Dance, Creative Movement, and Choreography for Grades K-12, AAHPERD, Reno, NV.    

Neal, N.D. (1998). C.H. Williams: A Pioneer in Negro Concert Dance in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, AAHPERD, Reno, NV, 1998  

Neal, N. D. (1998). Creating Modern Dance or Movement Classes for Grades 9-12, The Wisconsin Dance Idea, SDAAHPERD, Biloxi, MS.  

Neal, N. D. (1998). Choreographing Dances Using Movements From Sports for Grades 4-8, SDAAHPERD, Biloxi, MS. 

Neal, N. D. (1998). Rhythms and Creative Movement for Grades K-5, SDAAHPERD, Biloxi, MS. 

Neal, N.D. & Williams, R. L. (1997). Rap Aerobics: Aerobic Dance for Children, SDAAHPERD, New Orleans, LA.  

Neal, N. D. (1996). Using Multimedia Toolbook and Laser Video Disk in Dance Classes, AAHPERD, Atlanta, GA. 

Neal, N. D. (1995, April). Practical applications of Toolbook and Hypercard computer programs for dance and physical education classes, AAHPERD, Portland, OR. 

Neal, N.D. & Williams, R. L. (1995, April). Rap Aerobics: Dance fitness for kids, AAHPERD, Portland, OR.

Neal, N.D. & Williams, R. L. (1995). Rap Aerobics for the new generation, SDAAHPERD, Orlando, FL. 

Neal, N. D. (1995). Computer workshop for teachers of dance, UNC-Greensboro, NC. 

Neal, N.D. & Carter, K. (1995, October). Memory Recall, VAHPERD, Wintergreen, VA. 

Neal, N.D. & Williams, R. L. (1995). Rap Aerobics: A new language for children, NCAHPERD, Greensboro, NC. 

Neal, N. D. (1994). The use of laser video disks and computers in dance classes, International Dance and Computer meeting, Ohio State U., Columbus, OH. 

Neal, N. D. (1994). Using laser video disk and Asymetrix Toolbook in dance theory and activity classes, EDUCOM national conference, San Antonio, TX.  

Neal, N. D. (1994). Toolbook demonstrations: Programs for dance, AAHPERD, Denver, CO.  

Neal, N. D. (1994). The use of laser disks and computers in dance classes, SDAAHPERD, Nashville, TN. 

Neal, N.D. & Williams, R. L. (1994, October). Rap Aerobics: A new language for children, VAHPERD, Wintergreen, VA. 

Neal, N. D. (1993). Using 'Toolbook` with a laser video disk for dance history presentations, International Conference on Dance and Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia.  

Neal, N. D. (1993). Dance Cookbook: Creative movement and dance for students K-12, AAHPERD, Washington, D. C. 

Neal, N. D. (1993, October). Attitudinal shift in Honduran children after participation in modern dance: A comparison of bilingual and non-bilingual children, VAHPERD, Reston, VA. 

Neal, N. D. (1993, June). Dance and Rhythmic Institute, Averett College, Danville, VA.  

Choreography: How to create dances  

Sport dance: Using sport movements to create a dance 

Action words: Making movement combinations from verbs and gerrunds  

Swing dance: East coast and West coast versions  

Basic locomotor forms for elementary children 

Relaxation technique 

Rhythmic activities: Creating rhythms by clapping, stamping, patching, and voice  

Dance in the school program: Types of dance activities for K-12   

Neal, N. D. (1992). Modern Dance workshop, National Pedagogical University, Honduras.  

Neal, N. D. (1992). Modern Dance workshops, two elementary schools, Dance Attitude Research, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 

Neal, N. D. (1992, October) Dance in physical education programs, VAHPERD, Roanoke, VA.  

Neal, N. D. (1991). The Effects of Participation in Dance on the Attitudes of French Children as Measured by Domain Discrimination, AAHPERD, San Francisco, CA. 

Neal, N. D. (1990). Dance in the school program, Virginia Fine Art Leadership Conference, Williamsburg, VA. 

Neal, N. D. (1989). Domain Discrimination in Dance Attitude Research, International Congress on Dance & Research, Brussels, Belgium. 

Neal, N. D. (1989). Domain Discrimination in Dance Attitude Research, AIESEP Congress, Jyväskylä, Finland. 

Neal, N. D. (1989). Modern Dance workshops, physical education sessions, Solesmes, France. 

Neal, N. D. (1989). Domain Discrimination in Dance Attitude Research, AAHPERD, Boston, MA. 

Neal, N. D. (1989). Dance in the school program grades K-12, NCAHPERD, Greensboro, NC. 

Neal, N. D. (1987). Dance in the school program: Attitudinal shift in Finnish children, Jyväskylä Congress on Movement and Sport in Women's Life, Jyväskylä, Finland. 

Neal, N. D. (1987). Finnish children's' attitudes toward dance, Jyväskylä Congress Women in Sport, Finland.  

Neal, N. D. (1987, August). Modern Dance workshops, Dance Attitude Research, Keuruu, Finland.  

Neal, N. D. (1987, June). Modern Dance workshops, Dance Attitude Research, Granby, Canada.   

Neal, N. D. (1987). Children's Attitudes Toward Dance, Colloquium Lecture, Longwood College, Farmville, VA.  

Neal, N. D. (1987). Assessing the dance SOLs, Panel Discussion, Fine Arts Leadership Conference, Lynchburg, VA.  

Neal, N. D. (1987). An International Comparison of Children's Attitudes Toward Dance, AIESEP Congress, Heidelberg, West Germany. 

Neal, N. D. (1987). Teaching Assignments in Foreign Countries, AAHPERD, Las Vegas, NV. 

Neal, N. D. (1987). An International Comparison of Children's Attitudes Toward Dance, AIESEP Congress, Heidelberg, West Germany, August, 1986.  

Neal, N. D. (1986). Principles of Dance Education and its Purpose in a Physical Education Program, Heidelberg, West Germany.  

Neal, N. D. (1986). Modern Dance workshop, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1986.  

Neal, N. D. (1986). Music and movement for kids, VAHPERD, Richmond, VA. 

Neal, N. D. (1985). Assessment of attitude change or position shift in fourth graders after participation in modern dance, AIESEP, New York.  

Neal, N. D. (1985). Dancers are Athletes Too, AAHPERD, Anaheim, CA.  

Neal, N. D. (1985). Dance a Positive Experience, VAHPERD, Wintergreen, VA.  

Neal, N. D. (1984). Therapeutic Recreation dance workshop, Conference, Longwood University, Farmville, VA.  

Neal, N. D. (1983). Assessing the Arts, Fine Arts Leadership Conference, Fredericksburg, VA.  

Neal, N. D. (1983). Dance workshop, Summer Institute, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID.  

Neal, N. D. (1983). Elementary physical education workshop, Summer Institute, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID.   

Neal, N. D. (1980). Not for women only, VAHPERD, Blacksburg, VA. 

Neal, N. D. (1980). Integrating the arts, Virginia Fine Arts Leadership Conference, Williamsburg, VA. 

Copyrights: 

Rap Aerobics: Aerobic dance for children, video, ©1994.  

Assessment of attitude change or position shift in fourth graders after participation in modern dance, © 1985.

Dance is meeting children's needs through movement, video, ©1982.  

"Solitary Man," music, ©1972.  

"Loneliness," music, ©1968.  

Video productions: 

Director television production, Off the Wall, at the University of Virginia, 1983.  

Director/Choreographer television production, DEMOREPS, at the University of Mississippi, 1977.  

Service to Community – College, Local, Larger  

Walking Scorekeeper, Univ. of Arizona Women’s Invitational Golf Tournament, Tucson, AZ, 2026 

Walking Scorekeeper, Univ. of Arizona Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament, Tucson, AZ 2024, 2026 

Walking Scorekeeper, PGA Champions Tour, Cologuard Classic, Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, AZ, 2023

Walking Scorekeeper, LPGA Golf, Cambia Portland Classic, Columbia Edgewater CC, Portland, OR 2022  

Walking Scorekeeper, LPGA Golf, Cambia Portland Classic, Oregon Golf Club, West Linn, OR 2021  

Walking Scorekeeper, PGA Golf, Farmers Insurance Open, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA 2019-2021 

Walking Scorekeeper, LPGA Golf, ANA Inspiration Tournament, Palm Desert, CA 2019 

Walking Scorekeeper, Web.Com Golf, Portland Open, Portland, OR 2015-2017 

Choreographer for Keynotes Show Choir, Voices for the Performing Arts, Sherwood, OR 2015-2016 

Guest teacher, physical education at Isaac Tripp Elementary School, Scranton, PA, March 27, 2013 

In-service workshop for middle school and high school physical education teachers, Scranton School District, 2012. 

Directed the Punt, Pass, and Kick local competition held at Marywood Univesity, 2012 & 2013. 

Guest teacher for physical education in two elementary schools, Crugey and La Bussiere, France, May 18, 25, and 29, 2012

Guest teacher for 2 physical education classes at South Abington Elementary School, Clarks Summit, PA, April 24, 2012 

Taught creative movement, Pre-K, Isaac Lane Elementary School, Jackson, TN. 2011

Taught Aerobic dance, African dance and creative movement, K-4, Isaac Lane Technology Elementary School, Jackson, TN. 2010

Taught creative movement, Pre-K, Isaac Lane Elementary School, Jackson, TN. 2009

Adjudicator, Florida Commission for the Arts, Dance Grants, 2007  

Volunteer PGA Golf, Tampa, FL 2007-2008 

Dance workshops in public schools (89) from 1980-1999,  2008-2014, for over 23,000 children 

Modern Dance master classes, Buckingham Arts Council, Buckingham, VA, 1998. 

In-service on dance for teachers at Clays Mill Elementary School, South Boston, VA, 1996. 

Co-directed "A Tribute to Legendary Dancers," Longwood University, Farmville, VA, 1996. 

Moderator for panel discussion between Donald McKayle, Joe Nash, and Cynthia Reynolds at the Tribute, Longwood University, Farmville, VA, 1996. 

Computer workshop for teachers of dance, UNC-Greensboro,  January, 1995. 

Rap Aerobics, Aerobic dance for children, * 1994.  

Dance adjudicator, Virginia Arts Scholarship, Richmond, VA, 1989, 1990, 1991. 

Workshops on "Toolbook" computer program School of Education, Department of HPER, and Foreign Language Department, Longwood College, Farmville, VA, 1993. 

Director of Junior Golf program, Prince Edward County, VA, 1991, 1992. 

Taught modern dance 1 wk. to 6th graders, Solesmes, France, 1989. 

Stress Management Seminar, Clover Elementary School, Clover, VA, 1989.   

Taught ballroom dance for continuing education, 3x in 1988, 1989. 

Dance workshop Keuruu, Finland, Aug. 1987. 

Dance workshops Granby, Canada June 1987.  

Director television production, "Off the Wall," at the University of Virginia, 1983.  

6 Stress Management Seminars, School of Nursing, Farmville, VA, 1982-1985.    

Director/Producer "Dance is Meeting Children's Needs Though Movement" * 1982.  

Taught ballroom dance for continuing education, 3x, Longwood College, Farmville, VA. 

In-service teacher training, dance, Prince Edward Co. VA, 1982.  

Taught rhythms and dance, fall semester (1 day/wk) for Prince Edward Co. Elementary School, Kindergarten, Farmville, VA, 1981.  

Dance adjudicator, Governors School Arts, VA, 1980. 

Director/Choreographer television production, "DEMOREPS," at the University of Mississippi, 1977.  

Guest lecturer, West High School, Madison, WI, 1973. 

Choreography and Performances: 48 works with performances in 9 states and 1 foreign country.  

Date Choreographed   Title             Dancers Special Performance 

     2016 Proud 8 Sherwood, OR 

     2015 Feliz Navidad 8 Sherwood, OR 

Little Saint Nick             11 Sherwood, OR 

Kids in Town 8 Sherwood, OR 

     2000 Dawn of a New Century 1 Sarasota, FL 

     1998 Ballroom Plus 8

     1993   Counterpoint and Harmony 2 Nashville, TN 

     1992   Harambee                            41

     1990   Patterns                            11      

     1988   Just Going                           2      Cortland, NY

     1986   Living Sculpture                    8 

             2nd Base and the Foul Pole    2     

     1985   Ritual of the Poles               5 

             Autumn                               3 

             Contrasts                           13        Finland

     1983   EDD                                  1        Finland

     1982   Razz Ma Jazz                        1

     1980   PED-XING                           20      Blacksburg, VA 

             Encounter                            2       Cortland, NY

     1978   Time Space                           6

     1977   On Being Awakened by 

Color Shape and Sound 6     Little Rock, AR

             DEMOREPS                            18              Oxford, MS

             Intermission-Noissimretni        18

     1976   The Ultimate Sport                   3               Finland; Orlando, FL; Cortland, NY;       Blacksburg,VA; Atlanta, GA

             Forces Within                        6              Atlanta, GA

             Communicative Design            2             Farmville, VA

             That's The Way It Was              4

             Body Language Four Dialects       

                Head, Legs, Hips               1 each

                Arms                             2       Farmville, VA      

     1975   Improvisation in Progress        16

             Dreams                               1

             Man                                  1       Farmville, VA

             Modern Math Base 12              12

             Mission                             15

     1974   Lucretia MacEvil                     5

             Rope                                 5         

     1973   Improbable Abstract                 23         Biloxi, MS 

             Tennessee Toad                       2         Biloxi, MS; Farmville, VA 

             Busted Bicycle                       5        Biloxi, MS

             Sculpture, Doodles & Dance    23         Biloxi, MS

             Super Jock                           1        Madison, WI;  Biloxi, MS

     1972   Vinegar Bitters                      1       Farmville, VA; Cortland, NY

             Solitary Man                         1

     1969   Loneliness                           2

     1968   Travelin'                            4

             Well, Well, Well                     3