The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization. It is one of the most exciting benefits that NDEO offers its Institutional Members. The Secondary Program (grades 9-12) was implemented in 2005. The Collegiate Program was implemented in 2012, and a Junior Program (grades 6-8) was separated out from the Secondary Program and officially launched in 2016. To date, there are over 900 chapters in the US and over 4,000 students have been inducted in this year alone.
NHSDA Mission:
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 colleges / universities
To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige
NHSDA Secondary 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
Induction Requirements:
Must be enrolled in a dance class at Burges High School
30 participation points
3.2 overall GPA
Demonstration of character, manifested through collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership in the many aspects of dance
Student Benefits:
Recognition of their artistic merit, academic achievement, and leadership throughout their educational experience
Membership certificates for induction, opportunity to wear the gold honor pin and blue and white honor cords at graduation
Mentorship from Chapter Sponsor and networking with peers
Beneficial to have on college applications and resumes
NHSDA – Instructions to Applying for Induction 1. Go to www.nhsda-ndeo.org. 2. Click on “Find Your Chapter” page. 3. Enter the following: Chapter Name: “Burges High School” City: “El Paso” State: “Texas” Chapter type: “Secondary” 4. Click “Apply” and fill out your personal information. Enter your name EXACTLY as you want it on your certificate
$8 for student induction fee and certificate $8.50 plus shipping for gold honor pin $17.50 plus shipping for honor cords (blue/white) *Make checks payable to Burges HS NHSDA