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Honor Society
Chicago Ballet Arts is now a sponsor of a Secondary Chapter (grades 9-12) and Junior Chapter (grades 6-8) of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA)! This recognition from the National Dance Education Organization honors students' outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement and celebrates the dedication they bring to their training every single day.
We're so proud to give our dancers this opportunity to be recognized on a national level for their hard work, commitment, and passion for their art.
More details will be coming soon!
Eligibility Criteria for Student Induction
Junior Chapter (Grades 6–8)
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Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0.
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At least 1 year of enrollment at Chicago Ballet Arts.
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Earn 15 points (at least 10 points must come from Chicago Ballet Arts activities).
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Demonstrate good character, positive leadership, consistent attendance, and professionalism.
Secondary Chapter (Grades 9–12)
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Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.25.
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At least 1 year of enrollment at Chicago Ballet Arts.
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Earn 30 points (at least 20 points must come from Chicago Ballet Arts activities).
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Demonstrate good character, positive leadership, consistent attendance, and professionalism.
Student Induction is a lifetime recognition and NHSDA designations remain with the student’s record.
Graduation with Honors
To qualify for Graduation with Honors within the Junior and Secondary Program, a student must earn 10 points (Junior) or 15 points (Secondary) beyond their initial induction requirements for a total of 25 points (Junior) and 45 (Secondary). At least 10 (Junior) or 20 (Secondary) of these points should be earned while participating in dance activities at CBA. Students applying for Graduation with Honors will need to submit a 250-500 word essay to their NHSDA Chapter Sponsor.