National Honor Society

Midwest Dance Center hosts Chapter #W10034 of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts

Midwest Dance Center is proud of our students! That’s why we are a part of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. We look forward to recognizing our exceptional dance students for their outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in the field of dance.

 

Junior Program

Grades 6-8

NHSDA Junior Program Goals

    • To promote a desire for life-long learning in the field of dance.
    • To encourage an understanding of, and an appreciation for, dance as an art form and develop knowledgeable audiences for tomorrow.

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Secondary Program

Grades 9-12

NHSDA Secondary Program Goals

  • To promote a desire for life-long learning in the field of dance.
  • To encourage an understanding of, and an appreciation for, dance as an art form and develop knowledgeable audiences for tomorrow.
  • 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.

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NHSDA Vision and Mission

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

What are the benefits of the NHSDA and induction?

Students deserve the honor and prestige that comes from their achievement in dance. Many are working hard on academics and leadership while perfecting their dance craft not only at school but also outside of school. The personal gratification that students receive from being inducted into the NHSDA is a boost to their self-esteem.

All student inductees will receive an official certificate of induction from the NDEO State Affiliate or the NDEO home office. Inducted students who are seniors in high school are eligible to wear the NHSDA honor cord and gold pin during graduation ceremonies; however, separate approval from the principal or other school administrators may be necessary. Students are encouraged to cite their NHSDA induction in scholarship applications and/or resumes for college or dance employment.

Pledge Form Due October 1, 2022

Fees Due October 1, 2022

Point Tracking Sheet Due May 1, 2023

Induction - Spring Recital, 2023

Wisconsin Dance Council Mini-Festival -  October 15, 2022 (For students inducted during the 2021-2022 Season Only)

 

Our NHSDA dancers are invited to join the Wisconsin Dance Council in November for their Mini-Dance Festival.  You can take a look at some highlights from the event here:

https://wisconsindancecouncil.org/annual-dance-conference/

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