It encompasses the ten southeastern states, Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands. Some of the benefits members enjoy include an annual convention at which there may be auditions, workshops, exhibits, a job contact service, awards for such things as graphic arts and design, scholarship opportunities and many other valuable benefits. The annual convention is held during the first week of March with preliminary auditions being held in the fall. Applications for this conference are available in the department office in November of the fall semester. As it is an honorary society, membership is by invitation only.
Chapter nominate students each semester and issue an invitation.
It is dedicated to promoting the development and implementation of sound philosophies and policies in all forms of dance and dance education at all levels. In cooperation with other arts and education organizations and structures in the Alliance, the NDA strives to cultivate, facilitate and promote the understanding of dance and dance education.