Mission Statement and Pledges

Vision

We envision a nation in which all students have equal opportunity and access to quality dance arts education and are recognized for their outstanding artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement in the field of dance.

Mission

1. 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.

2. To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.

NHSDA Junior Program Goals

1. To promote a desire for life-long learning in the field of dance.

2. To encourage an understanding of, and an appreciation for, dance as an art form and develop knowledgeable audiences for tomorrow.

NHSDA Secondary Program Goals

1. 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.

2. To promote a desire for life-long learning in the field of dance.

3. To encourage an understanding of, and an appreciation for, dance as an art form and develop knowledgeable audiences for tomorrow.

Chapter Focused Pledge

I promise to uphold the aims and ideals of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.

I am a student of dance and excellence in art, service, and academics is my ideal.

I promise to perform as well as I can;

to accept praise and criticism with grace;

to cooperate with my fellow Honor Society members and work for the good of the Chapter; and to share my love for dance.

Self Focused Pledge

I pledge to never compromise my creative ability,

to be original and true to my body’s natural movement.

I will always be willing to improve my technique and stay open to new genres and ideas.

I will never fail to help fellow dancers to let their talents shine and to be an advocate for prospective dancers everywhere.

I will bring my personality and spirit to every dance that I am

called to perform.

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