Service & Leadership
Through Dance
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to advancing dance education centered in the arts. NDEO provides the dance artist, educator and administrator a network of resources and support, a base for advocacy and research, and access to professional development opportunities that focus on the importance of dance in the human experience.
NHSDA Dates & Events
Details Coming Soon!
Inductions are held annually in the spring. Read on for more details and links for applications!
Chapter MD0150 Information
for Parents & Students
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to advancing dance education centered in the arts. NDEO provides the dance artist, educator and administrator a network of resources and support, a base for advocacy and research, and access to professional development opportunities that focus on the importance of dance in the human experience
Mission of NHSDA
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 post-secondary education.
2. To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.
Our NHSDA program is divided into two Chapters:
Junior ~ grades 6 thru 8
Secondary ~ grades 9 thru 12
Benefits of Becoming a Member of NHSDA
- Recognition of artistic merit, academic achievement, and leadership throughout your educational experience.
- Certificate at each level of induction, opportunity to wear NHSDA Honor Pin and Honor Cord
- Leadership and development opportunities within your NHSDA chapter including event planning and administration, outreach, fundraising, and more
- National and state-level scholarship award opportunities
Membership Criteria
- Maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA
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Earn Service Points (Junior = 15, Secondary = 30)
- Demonstrate collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership
- It should be noted that Junior members must re-apply at the Secondary level
2026 Application Period has closed
Submission Deadline was Thursday, Feb 26th
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSOLUTELY NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED**
Information will remain available for reference for the next season. Download of all four parts is recommended.
Paper copies of all parts will be available at the studio desks as well.
Cover Letter
What you need to know about the application process and membership
Service Points Information
Service Point categories and amounts per event/activity
Application Form
See Cover Letter for submission options and deadline
Service Points Log
Documentation sheet for activities/events and points earned for NHSDA membership