NHSDA

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR DANCE ARTS

Mission

To recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance.

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How Can I Be Eligible?

  • Must have a 3.0 GPA

  • Demonstrate collaborative teamwork, motivation, and participation in the many aspects of dance (e.g., choreography, performance, teaching, production)

  • Must earn 30 points, with most work coming from OHS dance activities.

How are points calculated?

  • Points are added after a point sheet has been filled out and turned in every 9 weeks. Under each category, there is a range of points you may earn. The highest number is the most you can get for that category.

When do we meet?

  • 1st Thursdays at 2:20pm

National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) Point System

Olympia HS Dance Program Points

Marla McGarvey, Chapter Sponsor and Advisor

Criteria: Members in grades 9-12 must achieve 30 points in order to maintain eligibility. Any combination of points can be used, but you must have at least 20 points directly related to dance activities through the Olympia High School Dance program and at least 10 points in other categories. Members are responsible for tracking their own points using the NHSDA Tracking Sheet and will be expected to show proof of points achieved by due dates. Summer activities may be counted toward points. Please calculate point value items only once each. For more info, contact Mrs. McGarvey: marla.mcgarvey@ocps.net

Categories:

Participation in Chapter Dance Program

  • Class hours

  • Master class

  • Perform in OHS dance production

  • Attend a live dance and write a review ( 1 page minimum)

  • Choreograph a piece ( 2 min)

  • Set choreographic piece on others and bring it to production value

Community & Leadership

  • Volunteer for a community service event

  • Leadership committee

  • Costume or studio donation ( costumes, tape, concessions, etc.)

Academic Achievement

  • Receive an award at UHS

  • Maintain GPA higher than 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

  • Write a historical paper on a dance related topic

Points:

Participation in Chapter Dance Program

  • 1 point per 45 hours

  • 1 point per class

  • 3 points per event

  • 3 points per event

  • 3 points per event

  • 5 points per piece

Community & Leadership

  • 2 points per event

  • 2 points per year

  • 3 points per item

Academic Achievement

  • 2 points per award

  • 3 points per term

  • 4 points per paper