HHS Dance Inducts Inaugural Class into National Honor Society for Dance Arts

The Harrison High School Dance program was proud to welcome the inaugural class into the National Honor Society for the Dance Arts. According to dance teacher Deborah Toteda, “The mission of the NHSDA is to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in Dance for students in grades 9-12 and to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.”

The Class of 2015 Inductees are:
Amanda Almeida
Bea Almeida
Elisa Arcara
Gabriella Barile
Rebecca Bell
Andrea Bolivar
Silvia Buonocore
Gabriela Casella
Julia Di Lorenzo
Taylor Graustein
Cassie Marriott
Andi Rella

Student induction is awarded on the basis of points earned for their participation in dance that meets the honor society’s general guidelines in addition to the grade point average in dance. Students must demonstrate collaborative teamwork, motivation, and participation in the many aspects of dance, including choreography, performance, and community outreach in relation to the HHS Dance Program. Students accumulate points and induction may begin junior year. HHS juniors received a certificate and pin, while the seniors received certificates, pins, and cords indicating their induction to be worn during the graduation ceremony June 26th.

“The students were inducted after a celebration of dance during the evening of the Choreographer’s Showcase,” said Toteda. “The kids absolutely loved performing and the NHSDA induction was the icing on the cake for them as they received recognition for their dedication to dance.”