Membership Requirements

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• To qualify for membership, a student must earn 30 points, at least 20 of which should be earned while participating in dance activities within the program of the chapter site. At the sponsor’s discretion, a student may earn up to 10 points while participating in community dance activities or other activities in the performing arts outside of the chapter program.
• Demonstration of Character: This category reflects the student’s demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership. The Chapter Sponsor will evaluate 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.
• Grade Point Average (GPA): In cases in which the school’s dance program is an in- school, for-credit course, the prospective inductee’s cumulative GPA will be a qualifying factor for induction. The minimum GPA for induction will be 3.5 (unweighted).