🌟 National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA)

Secondary Chapter at Fantasy Dance School 

Induction Deadline for 2025-2026 School Year: November 21st, 2025

✨ Induction Ceremony: December 13, 2025 during the Winter Showcase

Our Secondary Chapter is open to students in grades 9–12 who are actively enrolled in FDS/FDT classes. To qualify for induction, students must:

• Earn 30 induction points (at least 20 must come from FDS/FDT activities).

• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. 

• Demonstrate character, teamwork, and leadership in dance contexts.

🌍 About NDEO & NHSDA

The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA), created by the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), is the only national honor society for dance students in the U.S.

NHSDA recognizes dancers who demonstrate:

• Artistic Excellence – dedication to training, performance, and creativity.

• Leadership & Character – teamwork, service, and inspiring others.

• Academic Achievement – success in school while pursuing dance.

✨ Why it matters: NHSDA gives students national recognition and places dance on the same level as other honor societies. By establishing an NHSDA chapter at FDS, we are celebrating the artistic and academic achievements of our exceptional dance students while advancing the field of dance education.

🌟 Why Join NHSDA?

• 🎓 Recognition & Prestige – Official certificate, gold honor pin (available for purchase), and blue/white honor cords (available for purchase for graduating students, when permitted by school). 

  
  

• 🤝 Leadership & Mentorship – Opportunities to serve as student officers, help run activities, mentor peers, and support events. The NHSDA FDS Chapter is set up as a student organization with elected student officers, with FDS acting as the faculty advisor. 

  
  

• 📚 College & Scholarship Boost – NHSDA is a respected national distinction that shines on applications and resumes.

  
  

• 🏆 Awards & Opportunities – Juniors and seniors may apply for the Artistic Merit, Leadership & Academic Achievement Award, a top-level state/national honor with scholarship opportunities.

  
  

• 🎓 Graduation with Honors (for seniors who go beyond)

  After induction, seniors may pursue Graduation with Honors, a higher recognition that requires: additional points beyond induction requirements, a short reflective essay on the impact of dance, a $22.50 fee, which includes a certificate and medallion. This honor is awarded at the discretion of the Chapter Sponsor and is celebrated at induction or graduation ceremonies.

✨ Lifetime Recognition – Once inducted, students remain members of NHSDA for life. Active status is approved by FDS and required for privileges such as wearing honor cords at graduation.

📊 How to Earn Points

Students must earn 30 points for induction (20 from FDS/FDT activities).

Points are awarded for:

• Classes & Rehearsals • Performances • Choreography & Creative Work • Leadership & Mentorship • Community Service • Production & Support & MORE

📸 For points earned outside of FDS/FDT activities, students must submit verification (e.g., playbills, registration forms, or photos).

📝 How to Apply & Get Inducted 

Steps for Students:

1. Fill out the NHSDA Interest FDS Pledge Form.

   • FDS will review and contact you about moving forward with the induction application through NHSDA.

2. Track your points using the Point Tracking Worksheet (from FDS office).

3. Apply online in the NHSDA portal:

Go to Apply for Induction.

Step 1: Create a free account (search for “Fantasy Dance School”).

Step 2: Return to the login and sign in.

Step 3: Apply for induction, enter graduation year, upload tracking worksheet/transcript, and any supporting documentation.

4. Submit any necessary verification documents (points, transcripts, proof of outside events) to info@fantasydance.us by the deadline.

5. Sponsor Review & Approval – FDS verifies GPA, points, and character and collects fees.

6. Celebrate! – Official induction at the ceremony.

Deadlines & Ceremonies

• 2025–2026 Participation Deadline: November 21, 2025

  Induction Ceremony: December 13, 2025 (Winter Showcase)

• 2026–2027 Participation Deadline: June 12, 2026

  Induction Ceremony: August 2026 (date TBA)

Please note: All materials (applications, points, proof, and payments) must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the induction ceremony to ensure timely processing. 

How to apply for induction

Please watch the video here ⬆️

💲 Fees

Note: All fees are collected by FDS and submitted to NDEO by the Chapter Sponsor. Parents/students should not pay NDEO directly.

📩 Contact

Questions or ready to start tracking points?

Chapter Sponsor: 

Fantasy Dance School — info@fantasydance.us — (650) 965 - 4135