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 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 

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN TO:  Pee Wee, Rhythmette, Junior, Senior Companies and Level ¾  dancers in grades 6-12.
Apply online by January 20, 2023.
Induction is held at the Awards Banquet in March 2023

TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.nhsda-ndeo.org/

• Click on Student Application
• Click on Find your Chapter - Enter “Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio”
• Select the appropriate chapter 
  • JUNIOR - GRADES 6-8
  • SECONDARY - GRADES 9-12
• Complete the application **The student applicant must create the account**
• Please submit the most recent copy of your report card or academic transcript with your GPA to the studio in an envelope labeled CDDS NHSDA. 

We will contact you via email with the next steps of the eligibility and application processes.Email Miss Chryssa with any questions or concerns - chryssa.cdds@gmail.com