The Star Leadership program is a nationally recognized youth leadership curriculum used by over hundreds of dance studios and youth organizations around the world. 
 
It’s mission is to grow young leaders who impact others Here, Near and Far. Here in our local communities, Near in our surrounding city and Far in our world. The Star Leadership Curriculum is designed on the the 5 points on the star to encapsulate successful and respected leadership traits such as (Trust, Serve, Love, Growth, and Excellence). The program covers important character core values such as kindness, perseverance, gratitude and goal setting. Potential topics covered could include; compound effect, servant leadership, empathy and sympathy, healthy ways to use social media, time management and organization, taking initiative, failing forward and money matters.

The class meets once a month. Please register to confirm class time.

For ages 11&UP  |  Cost: 25/per class

2022-2023 Star Leadership Dates:

• October 15, 2022
  
• November 12, 2022
  
• December 10, 2022
  
• January 14, 2023
  
• February 18, 2023
  
• March 4, 2023
  
• April 1, 2023
  
• May 13, 2023

We know it takes a village to impact the children of this next generation and we hope your dancer will join us this Fall! Here’s to partnering together to raise great kids!

“Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we will have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” -Vince Lombardi

Internship Description: Showcase Dance Studio provides an in-house student training program for students who are interested in becoming dance teachers. Students will work side by side with a tenured teacher once a week. In addition, students will be assigned to a class that is appropriate for their age, ability, and level of experience. Students will be selected after all student teacher applications have been reviewed. Our program runs from August to June. This internship program is free of charge to those who meet our guidelines.

• Forms due by 8/12 and Training on 8/24 time TBA
  

Guidelines

• Students are at least 12 yrs. old
  
• Students have danced a minimum of 1 year at Showcase Dance Studio
  
• Students take at least 4 hours of class a week.  (Ballet is a prerequisite).
  
• Students are responsible and will email Ms. Meg 24 hours in advance if they will be absent.  Students are expected to treat this position like a job.
  
• Student arrives on-time to class
  
• Students dress in the appropriate attire to help instruct class. Studio dress code is followed while assisting/taking class.
  
• While in school, in public, or at the dance studio students are expected to be responsible and respectful representatives of our school.
  
• Student is a positive role model
  
• Students enjoy working with children.
  
• Students must respond positively to teacher evaluations and constructive criticism during their tenure as a student teacher.
  

*Student teachers who miss more than 3 assigned student teacher classes and do not follow Student Teacher guidelines will be immediately dismissed from the program.

Why Student Teach?

• Gain leadership experience
• Earn community service hours for your resume/college applications
• Gain valuable teaching skills from your mentor, which in-turn will help you become a better dancer.
• Share your love of dance with others
• Give back to your community in a positive way
• Earn a position as a dance teacher in the future

NHSDA Applications are now closed. For current/new members please see below for the Point System & Tracking Sheet.

Showcase Dance Studio hosts Chapter 162 of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts

Showcase Dance Studio is proud of our students! That’s why we are a part of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. We look forward to recognizing our exceptional dance students for their outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in the field of dance.

Junior Chapter

Grades 6-8

NHSDA Junior Program Goals

• To promote a desire for life-long learning in the field of dance.
• To encourage an understanding of, and an appreciation for, dance as an art form and develop knowledgeable audiences for tomorrow.

Secondary Chapter

Grades 9-12

NHSDA Secondary Program Goals

• To promote a desire for life-long learning in the field of dance.
• To encourage an understanding of, and an appreciation for, dance as an art form and develop knowledgeable audiences for tomorrow.
• To identify honor students (grades 11 & 12) for nomination to the NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement Award, one of the highest honor programs for dance in the United States.