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Energize Dance Studio now sponsors a Junior Chapter and a Secondary Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts !

The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization. To date, there are only about 1000 chapters in the US and approximately 35,000 students inducted over the past few years. Considering there are about 94,000 dance schools in the US, and a mind-boggling amount of public and private K-12 schools, this is a pretty special group to belong to!


By establishing an NHSDA chapter at EDS, we are helping to advance the field of dance education while celebrating the artistic and academic achievements of our exceptional dance students. These students deserve the honor and prestige that comes from their achievement in dance. Many are working hard on academics and leadership all while perfecting their dance craft outside of school. The personal gratification that students receive from being inducted into the NHSDA is a boost to their self-worth. It is a win-win-win-win for all; the student, the parent, the school, and the field.

Why National Honor Society?

  1. To recognize students studying dance for their outstanding artistic merit and achievement in the field of dance arts, as well as to recognize their achievements in scholarship, leadership, character and service.

  2. To foster an appreciation of dance as a true art form, and one worthy of recognition and prestige.

Junior Program (Grades 6-8)
Secondary Program (Grades 9-12)

Student Benefits

  1. Recognition of their artistic merit, academic achievement, and leadership throughout their educational experience (Junior High - Collegiate)

  2. Certificates at each level of induction, opportunity to wear the gold Honor Pin (Inductees) and blue and white Honor Cord (graduating students)

  3. Mentorship from Chapter Sponsor and networking with peers

  4. Leadership and development opportunities within their NHSDA Chapter, as they can assist the Chapter Sponsor with Chapter administration, record keeping, fundraising, and event planning

  5. National and State-level scholarship and award opportunities

  6. All student inductees will receive an official certificate of induction.

  7. Inducted students may be eligible to wear the NHSDA honor cord and gold pin during graduation ceremonies; however, separate approval from the Chapter Sponsor, the principal, or other school administrators may be necessary.

  8. Students are encouraged to cite their NHSDA induction in scholarship applications and/or resumes for college or dance employment.

Interested in learning more about how your dancer can be apart of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts?

Join us for our next chapter meeting!

All Chapter Meetings are held at Energize Dance Studio once a month from 7:15-8:00pm on the last Wednesday of the month (*note the date for November and December due to holiday breaks) 

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September 24, 2025

October 29, 2025

November 19, 2025* 

December 17, 2025*

January 28, 2026

February 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

April 29, 2026 (deadline for induction)

May 27, 2026​

INDUCTION: JUNE 14, 2026 during our annual recital

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June - August: no meetings

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