Colorado Ballet Society is in its seventh season of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. National Honor Society for Dance Arts is available for grades 9-12 (Freshmen to Senior). The goal of the NHSDA is to recognize dancers for their outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in the field of dance. As a member of the NHSDA you will promote a desire for lifelong learning in the field of dance.​

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Eligibility for Membership:  

• To be considered for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts, you must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and submit a minimum of 30 points for induction (see attachment). A GPA of 3.5 or higher must be maintained throughout your participation in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Grades will be submitted quarterly for review.

• You will also need two letters of recommendation. Please do not use a Ballet Society faculty member or a family member/relative.

• Must be enrolled and taking classes at Colorado Ballet Society and be in grades 9-12.

• 8th graders interested in NHSDA will be candidates for the 2024-2025 season and may fully participate in all meetings, activities, events and performances. 8th graders may accumulate their points within their 8th grade year within a 12-month period.

 

Grade level requirements:  

NHSDA Candidate (8th Grade)

• GPA of 3.5 or higher obtained throughout 8th Grade.

• You will also need two letters of recommendation (see attachment). Please do not use a Colorado Ballet Society faculty member or a family member/relative.

• 8th graders interested in NHSDA will be candidates for the following 2024-2025 season and may fully participate in all current meetings, activities, events and performances.

• Candidates may accumulate their points within their 8th grade year within a 12-month period to be put towards induction requirements for the following 2025-2026 season.

• Must be enrolled and taking classes at Colorado Ballet Society and be in 8th Grade.

NHSDA Member (9th-12th Grade)

• To be considered for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts, you must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and submit a minimum of 30 points for induction (see attachment). A GPA of 3.5 or higher must be maintained throughout your participation in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.

• You will also need two letters of recommendation (see attachment). Please do not use a Colorado Ballet Society faculty member or a family member/relative.

• Must be enrolled and taking classes at Colorado Ballet Society and be in grades 9th-12th.

 

Duties of a NHSDA Member: ​

• Be a leader and mentor to younger dancers by demonstrating collaborative teamwork and motivation in the different aspects of dance i.e. choreography, performance, teacher assistant, volunteer stage crew, costume assistant, etc.

• Maintain a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher (verified with school transcript) – If your GPA drops below a 3.5 for more than 1 academic semester, it will result in academic probation, 1 academic year will result in dismissal.

• You must attend all meetings, monthly or otherwise assigned – (Absences must be requested and approved 3 days prior to your absence)

• Participate in performances and events for the community and for Colorado Ballet Society including:

• Nutcracker Teas on November 25th and 26th, 2024

• Bibbidi Bobbi-Tea Boo on March 25th, 2025

• A minimum of 10 volunteer hours outside of CBS should be obtained throughout the semester.

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Fees:

• Fees to be determined

• Separate fees apply for the optional NHSDA Pins and Honor Cords

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Forms:

• NHSDA Application Form 2024-2025 (PDF)

  • Due September 16th, 2024​

• NHSDA Calendar of Events 2024-2025 (PDF)

• NHSDA Leadership Application & Description 2024-25 (PDF)

• • Candidates may apply for committees only​​

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Deadlines:

• Please return the application and two letters of recommendation, to the Front Desk by September 16th, 2024.

• It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure that the letters of recommendation are given at a timely manner and are mailed in (You will not be turning them in once they are completed).

• If the application is not complete with two letters of recommendation and a completed application, then you will NOT be considered for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.