National Honor Society Dance
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY for DANCE Arts! Somerset Academy Silver Palms High School is excited to announce our official sponsorship of a Secondary Chapter in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts! The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) is a program dedicated to recognizing dance students for their outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in the field of dance. NHSDA also strives to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form, worthy of recognition and prestige. NHSDA Secondary(HS gr 9-12) Program Goals -To identify honor students (grades 11 & 12) for nomination to the NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement Award, one of the highest honor programs for dance in the United States. -To promote a desire for life-long learning in the field of dance. -To encourage an understanding of, and an appreciation for, dance as an art form and develop knowledgeable audiences for tomorrow. one of the highest honor programs for dance in the United States. -NHSDA is a lifetime recognition and NHSDA designations remain with the student’s record. Eligibility Criteria for Student Induction Induction into the NHSDA Secondary Program is earned through the accumulation of at 30 points awarded for dance activities such as dance classes, rehearsals, performances, research, workshops, or community service activities, alongside a minimum GPA of at 3.0. Students track their own points and provide the Chapter Sponsor with a record of points earned. In addition, the prospective student's demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership in the many aspects of dance. (e.g., choreography, performance, mentoring, production) are factors in the determination of eligibility for induction. Demonstration of Character This category reflects the student’s demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership. The Chapter Sponsor evaluates the student’s demonstration of the above qualities through observation during classes, rehearsals and other dance program activities, as well as demonstrated leadership (e.g., serving as a dance team or club officer, participation in service projects). Community service activities might include unpaid performances, teaching or assisting dance classes, as well as participation in sponsored fundraisers. A minimum “Above Average” rating in this category is required for NHSDA induction. The student must not display any conduct or behavior that jeopardizes their own safety, the well-being of others, or the integrity of the NHSDA program. (These include, but are not limited to, disruptive or aggressive behavior in or outside of the studio, bullying or mistreating others, and unprofessional conduct in classes or rehearsals.) GPA Requirement Students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for NHSDA Induction. Those eligible and interested in being inducted into NHSDA: visit NHSDA site, review and complete requirements, applications, worksheets as provided on NHSDA and attached below and turn in to contact Chapter Sponsor Kelly Shaw Attached below: -Tracking Points Worksheet -Induction Point System (SECONDARY, MIN 30 PTS) -Graduation with Honors Rubric FOR MORE ABOUT NHSDA, REQUIREMENTS, and ELIGIBILITY please visit: Somerset Silver Palms Chapter search: |