We are so excited to have the opportunity to visit some of
​our elementary schools to run workshops for
 "Dance A Difference" week!

DIAMONDBACK DANCE SOCIETY CHAPTER
The Diamondback Dance Society is an approved chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts accessible to high school students studying dance, and who meet the requirements for induction. DDS seeks to ensure that excelling dance students within the High Desert Community have the opportunity to grow and succeed in the dance arts.
 
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts

The National Honor Society for Dance Arts, or NHSDA, is a program of the National Dance Education Organization whose mission is to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance, and to foster an appreciation for dance as an artform. By recognizing these dance students nationwide and providing institutions with a way to promote their dance programs, NHSDA helps to advance the field of dance and the importance of dance education.
Why Become a Member?

• Recognition of students for outstanding artistic and academic achievement
• Educational development opportunities
• Networking with dance students and professionals
• Leadership activities
• Induction and other recognition ceremonies
• Special awards presented to outstanding senior graduates
• Outreach programs to the community
• Many more!

General Requirements for Induction:

• GPA: A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• DEMONSTRATION OF CHARACTER: Demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership as determined by recommendations given by the student’s Teachers or School Administrators.
• EARNED PARTICIPATION POINTS: A minimum of 30 points earned via The NHSDA National Induction Point System. 

Points System