Step 1
Join NDEO as an Institutional Member.

The first step in starting an NHSDA chapter at your school is to ensure that your school is an Institutional Member of NDEO. The cost is $150 a year. You will need your Membership ID # in order to complete an application. 

 
Step 2

Familiarize yourself with the Eligibility & National Point System.

This page provides a quick summary of how eligibility is determined and gives an overview of the national point system.

 
Step 3

Fill out Chapter Application through NDEO.
Do this directly through their interactive application click here for Chapter Application.

Step 4

Fill out Student Induction Application through NDEO.

Once students have earned enough points to be inducted into the NHSDA, you will need to complete the Student Induction Application form online. Click here for student induction application.  
Then contact your NHSDA representative to send in the $8 fee per student.           

 Southern California Rep: Typhani Harris drhsdance@yahoo.com

Northern California Rep: Avilee Goodwin agoodwin@anyways.com

Step 5
Conduct Induction Ceremony.

For details on how to do this, please consult the Chapter Sponsor Handbook or contact your representative.

 

Step 6
Order Honor Cords and Gold Honor Pins from the online store. 

For students who have been inducted and are getting ready to graduate, ensure they get the recognition they deserve by ordering honor cords and gold honor pins.