NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR DANCE ARTS
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education.
The Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio is proud to sponsor both a junior (grades 6-8) and a secondary (9-12) chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. The CDDS NHSDA includes individuals who represent commitment to dance as a means to further their education, leadership, and the importance of community involvement. As a CDDS chapter member, honor students lead as demonstrators/dance captains, coordinate community service projects, have the opportunity for scholarships, and national recognition for their achievements.
Induction into the NHSDA is earned through
The Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio is proud to sponsor both a junior (grades 6-8) and a secondary (9-12) chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. The CDDS NHSDA includes individuals who represent commitment to dance as a means to further their education, leadership, and the importance of community involvement. As a CDDS chapter member, honor students lead as demonstrators/dance captains, coordinate community service projects, have the opportunity for scholarships, and national recognition for their achievements.
Induction into the NHSDA is earned through
- The accumulation of points awarded for dance activities such as rehearsals, performances, research, workshops, or community service activities
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership in the many aspects of dance