Students must demonstrate character manifested through collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership in many aspects of dance (including choreography, performance, teaching, and production) On Average it takes one full year to earn enough points for induction at the high school age level for a serious and dedicated dance student. Students who are involved part-time may take up to two years to qualify for induction.

3 Main Induction Criteria

• 1. Participation Points

     1. To qualify 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

  2. Character

     1. Demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership that is above average

     2. Demonstration of above qualities based on classes, rehearsals, and other dance program activities.

  3. GPA

     1. Not below 3.0 in Dance Course

Induction Application Steps

• Students are responsible for documenting all their activities that are worthy of points

• Students can track their points using the Points Tracking Form available at the www.nhsda-ndeo.org

  • May also use a spreadsheet, portfolio, or online system

• Documentation must be submitted to the Chapter Sponsor by the requested deadline

• Students will then apply for induction at nhsda-ndeo.org

  • Follow the directions on the “Find your Chapter Page.”

  • Enter your name, grade level, contact information

  • Create username and password for site

Club Fees:

$12.00 Membership - Annually

(Price can vary depending on # of Chapter Members)

$8.00 Induction Fee - One Time

$7.00 (+ Shipping) *Optional 1 - Gold Honors Pins for Induction

$15.00 (+Shipping)*Optional 2 - Blue/White Honors Cords for Graduation (Seniors Only)