Name:______________________________________________________ Ridge View High - Dance 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: 

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 postsecondary education.

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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 of junior and senior high school age for nomination to the NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement Award, one of the highest honors programs for dance in the United States.

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

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

Benefits for Students Student induction into the NHSDA is awarded on the basis of points earned for meritorious work in dance. Other factors may include the following: dance class grade point average, cooperative teamwork, motivation, outreach, choreography, performance, teaching and production. Inductees receive a Certificate of Induction, added prestige in scholarship applications and future resumes, wear NHSDA honor cords and gold honor pins during graduation ceremonies and are eligible to apply for the NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement Award.

Requirements

o 2.0 Overall GPA Guidance Varification:_____________________________________________________________________

o No Discipline Issues Administration Varification:________________________________________________________________

o 30 Dance Points o Dues $10.00

National Honor Society for Dance Arts Point System Name:__________________________________________ Check Box When 30 Points Have Been Earned Category

Points

Participation in Dance Class

Conclusion of each year in dance class or club (45 hrs.=1pt.) 1 credit=3pts, ½ credit=1.5pts.

1-3

Participation in Dance Production

Performance in a formal production No more than 15 points can be used toward 30 point total Assembly=1pt., 3 Football Games=1pt., Dance Co. =3pts.

1-3

Participation in Other Duties Related to Dance Production

Stage Manager

1-2

Stage Crew

1

Lighting Technician

1-2

Lighting Crew

1

Set Designer

1-2

Set Construction Crew

1-2

Costumer

1-2

Costume Crew

1-2

Properties Manager

1

Properties Crew

1

Sound Technician

1-2

Make-up Manager

1

Dance Captain

1-2

Business Manager

1-2

Business crew

1

Publicity Manager

1-2

Publicity Crew

1

Ticket Manager

1

Ticket Crew

1

House Manager

1

House Crew

1

Ushers

1

Program Design

1-2

Program Crew

1-2

One Day

1

Two-Three Days

1-2

Four-Seven Days

1-3

Eight plus Days

1-4

Participated in an Adjudication

Choreographer

1-2

Dancer

1

Choreography

Projects Completed Outside of Class or Club Activities

1-3

Scholarship

Research Papers or Other Projects Completed Outside of Graded Class Assignments Dance Critiques=1pt.

1-3

Participation in a Dance Festival or Workshop

Total Points

Verification