Scholarship guide 2006.
$25K-$100KUniversity of New Hampshire Department of Theatre and Dance Chris Peabody; Durham, NH 603.862.0093 c.peabody@unh.edu; wwv.unh.edu/theatre-dance/scholarships-undergrad.html Deadline: 04/01/2007; Number awarded: 20 Requirements: UNH theatre and dance major
Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: Dance students must be selected from semi-finals held throughout the year. Scholarships awarded at NYC Finals in April of each year. Number awarded: 75 in 2006, number varies per year Scholarship money pays for: YAGP awards over $150,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools worldwide. Scholarships range from summer semester only to full year all expenses paid. See website for details.
$10K-$25K
The George Washington University--Presidential Arts Scholarship in Dance Department of Theatre and Dance; Washington, DC 202.994.8072 trdanews@gwu.edu; theatredance.gwu.edu Deadline: 01/10/2007; Number awarded: 4-5 Requirements: Admission to GWU as first year student, audition process
Goucher College Admissions Office; Baltimore, MD 800.GOUCHER admissions@goucher.edu; wwv.goucher.edu Deadline: 02/01/2007 Requirements: academic credentials, special talents, and/or extra-curricular achievements in high school
Hollins University Deana Lugar; Roanoke, VA 540.362.7431 dlugar@hollins.edu; www.hollins.edu Deadline: 12/01/2006; Number awarded: 9 Requirements: Admission to the Hollins MFA Dance program.
Hollins University/American Dance Festival M.F.A. Donna Faye Burchfield; Roanoke, VA 540.362.6230 dburchfield@hollins.edu; www.hollinsdance.org Deadline: 12/01/2006; Number awarded: 8 Requirements: MFA applicants
Mercyhurst College Admissions Dance Coordinator; Erie, PA 814.824.2202 thunter@mercyhurst.edu; www.dance.mercyhurst.edu Deadline: 05/01/2007; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: talent and academic standing
Perry Watkins Uni. @ Buffalo-Theatre & Dance C. Whelan; Buffalo, NY 716.645.6898 clwhelan@buffalo.edu; www.cas.buffalo.edu/depts/theatredance Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 1-3 Requirements: African American Theatrical Design major
Presidential Scholars in the Arts National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs; Miami, FL 800.970.2787 Vivian@nfaa.org; www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org Deadline: October 2, 2006 Number awarded: The number NFAA ARTS awards varies each year. Of 160 finalists, up to 15 receive the $10,000 Gold Award; up to 36 receive the $5,000 Silver Award; and remaining finalists receive Level Awards ranging from $500 to $3,000. Honorable Mention and Merit awards of $250 and $100 may be granted to other students. NFFA ARTS program awards talented artists several cash prizes ranging from $150 to $10,000.
Princess Grace Awards Christine Giancatarino; New York, NY 212.31Z1470 cmg@pgfusa.com; veww.pgfusa.com Deadline: 04/30/2007; Number awarded: 6 Please visit our website for instructions Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, salary assistance
Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance California Institute of the Arts Clyde Howell, Admissions Counselor; Valencia, CA 661.291.3046 chowell@calarts.edu; www.calarts.edu Deadline: 03/02/2007; Number awarded: Multiple Requirements: Must apply for Financial Aid
West Florida Youth Ballet Promising Dancer Scholarship Program West Florida Youth Ballet Andrea Ignatov or Alicja Kirsch 550 Main Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 727-797-2030 scholarships@westfloridayouthballet.com, www.westfloridayouthballet.com August 20th Up to $2500 per student ($15,000 available) Audition-all dance disciplines welcome Tuition for Classes
Wittenberg University Department of Theatre and Dance Corwin Georges; Springfield, OH 937.327.7465 cgeorges@wittenberg.edu; www.wittenberg.edu Deadline: 03/03/2007; Number awarded: unlimited
Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: Dance students must be selected from semi-finals held throughout the year. Scholarships awarded at NYC Finals in April of each year. Number awarded: 75 in 2006, varies per year Scholarship money pays for: YAGP awards over $150,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools worldwide. Scholarships range from summer semester only to full year all expenses paid. See website for details.
$5K-$10K
Avila University Cindy Freeman; Kansas City, MO 816.501.2478 cindy.freeman@avila.edu; www.avila.edu/sampleasp/ athletics.asp?ID=33 Deadline: 04/25/2007; Number awarded: 30 Requirements: The scholarships at our university for the dance team members are quite generous. Our average scholarship is slightly higher for those residing on campus in the residence halls.
Ballet Yuma Kathleen Sinclair; Yuma, AZ 928.314.4762 academyyba@adelphia.net; www.balletyuma.org Deadline: 08/05/2006; Number awarded: up to 5 Requirements: Post high school graduate looking for additional training and performing opportunities; male and female dancers can apply Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes
Cangelosi Dance Centre Kris Cangelosi; Baton Rouge, LA 225.291.4587 cangelodidancecentre@att.net; www.cangelosidanceproject.com Deadline: 08/14/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Male and female dancers post high school looking to perform and extend their training Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, special workshops, tuition for classes
Congelosi Dance Project Kris Cangelosi; Baton Rouge, LA 225.291.4587 cangelosidanceproject@att.net; Deadline: 08/14/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Post high school male and female dancers seeking performance and extended contemporary training Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, special workshops, tuition for classes
Giordano Dance Center Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Jon Lehrer; Evanston, IL 847.866.6779 jlehrer@giordanojazzdance.com; www.giordanojazzdance.com Deadline: 05/05/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Attendance at a Giordano Workshop, June 3-4 in Evanston, IL, August 5-6 in New York City, September 9-10 in Buffalo, New York or November 25-26 in Monterrey, Mexico.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Admissions Office; Geneva, NY 315.781.3622 Primrose@hws.edu; www.hws.edu Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 4-6 Requirements: admission to Hobart and William Smith Colleges as a first year college student; essay, application, and audition Scholarship money pays for: Partial HWS Colleges tuition remission
Hollins University Amy Moore; Roanoke, VA 540.362.6332 amoore@hollins.edu; wwv.hollins.edu Deadline: 02/01/2007; Number awarded: 10 Requirements: Creative Talent Award--Requires admission to Hollins University
Hollins University Deena Lugar; Roanoke, VA 540.362.7431 dlugar@hollins.edu; wwv.hollins.edu Deadline: 12/01/2006; Number awarded: 7 Requirements: MFA Tuition Waiver--Requires admission to the Hollins MFA Dance Program
Performing and Creative Arts Uni. @ Buffalo-Theatre & Dance C. Whelan; Buffalo, NY 716.645.6898 clwhelan@buffalo.edu; Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: SAT=1230, H.S. gpa=90
Presidential Scholars in the Arts National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs; Miami, FL 800.970.2787 Vivian@nfaa.org; www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org Deadline: 10/02/06 Number awarded: The number NFAA ARTS awards varies each year. See page 62 for details.
Roxey Ballet Apprentice Fund Mark Roxey; Lambertville, NJ 609.397.7616 info@roxeyballet.org; www.roxeyballet.org Deadline: 06/01/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Pre-professional and 17 years or older Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes, apprentice training
Sierra Nevada Ballet Rosine Bena; Reno, NV 775.783.3223 info@sierranevadaballet.com; sierranevadaballet.com Deadline: 10/09/2006; Number awarded: 3 Requirements: audition Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes, coaching/performance
Steps Repertory Ensemble Steps on Broadway Claire Weston; New York, NY 212.874.2410 ext. 18 claire@stepsnyc.com; www.stepsnyc.com Deadline: 09/01/2006; Number awarded: 5-7 Requirements: U.S. resident over the age of 18 Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, tuition for classes
Texas Christian University Ballet & Modern Dance Dept. at TCU Ellen Page Shelton; Fort Worth, TX 817.257.7615 e.shelton@tcu.edu; www.dance.tcu.edu Deadline: 01/20/2007; Number awarded: 2-4 Requirements: on site audition required
University of Illinois Department of Dance Linda Lehovec; Urbana, IL 217.333.1010 dance@uiuc.edu; www.dance.uiuc.edu Deadline: 02/03/2007; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Audition
University of Richmond Myra Daleng; Richmond, VA 804.289.8592 mdaleng@richmond.edu; theatre.richmond.edu Deadline: 01/15/2007; Number awarded: 1 Requirements: Must minor in dance
University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Program Claudia Melrose, Chair; Madison, WI 608.262.1691 uwdance@education.wisc.edu; www.dance.wisc.edu Deadline: 02/01/2007; Number awarded: 1-2 Requirements: Incoming freshman
Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: See page 62 for detail Number awarded: 75 in 2006, varies per year Scholarship money pays for: See page 62 for details
$1K-$5K
Ajkun Ballet Theatre Scholarship Fund Chiara & Leonard Ajkun; New Rochelle, NY 718.885.3629 ajkun@aol.com; wvw.ajkunbt.org Deadline: 12/31/2006; Number awarded: 25 Requirements: minimum age 14, citizen of 15 participating countries Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes, lodging expenses
American Harlequin Corporation Claire Londress; Moorestown, NJ 800.642.6440 dance@harlequinfloors.com; www.harlequinfloors.com Deadline: 11/01/2006; Number awarded: 20 Requirements: Must be 15-21 years of age, US or Canadian citizen, a current student of dance, and must be nominated by the dance instructor Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, competition fees, special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes
Ballet Academy East Julia Dubno; New York, NY 212.410.9140 jdubno@baenyc.com; www.balletacademyeast.com Deadline: 09/01/2006; Number awarded: 6 Requirements: Prospective students must audition. New scholarships for boys Fall 2006 by audition only
Baltimore Ballet Elysabeth Catbas; Cockeysville, MD 410.667.7974 directors@baltimoreballet.com; www.baltimoreballet.com Deadline: 07/31/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Must attend Baltimore Ballet full time
Briansky Saratoga Ballet Center, Inc. Oleg Briansky; New York, NY 212.799.0341 olegbriansky@msn.com; www.briansky.org Deadline: 05/01/2007; Number awarded: 1-2
Cangelosi Dance Project Kris Cangelosi; Baton Rouge, LA 225.291.4587 cangelosidanceproject@att.net; www.cangelosidanceproject.com Deadline: 08/28/2006; Number awarded: 2 Requirements: Call for information Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, special workshops, tuition for classes
CCM Dance Division Amanda Hudson; Cincinnati, OH 513.556.2700 amanda.hudson@uc.edu; www.ccm.uc.edu/dance Deadline: 01/15/2007; Number awarded: 3-10
CNADM Annual College Scholarship Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Kathy Velasco; Rockford, IL 815.397.6052 cnadm@megsinet.net; www.cnadm.com Deadline: 05/01/2007; Number awarded: 1 Requirements: Must be student of CNADM Member
DeSales University Dance Program Kristin Fieseler; Center Valley, PA 610.282.1100 kristin.fieseler@desales.edu; www.desales.edu Deadline: 01/05/2007; Number awarded: n/a Requirements: Acceptance to DeSales University
The Elena Carter Memorial Scholarship The School of Oregon Ballet Theatre Anastasia Gambill; Portland, OR 503.227.0977 ext. 221 anastasia.gambill@obt.org; www.obt.org Deadline: 08/15/2006; Number awarded: Varies Requirements: Dedication, Need, Talent/Artistry Scholarship money pays for: special workshops, tuition for classes
Evergreen City Ballet Stacy Szehner; Renton, WA 425.228.6800 info@evergreencityballet.org; wvw.evergreencityballet.org Deadline: 08/31/2006; Number awarded: 5
Florida School of the Arts Rick Smith, Admissions Specialist/Recruiter; Palatka, FL 386.312.4305 richardsmith@sjrcc.edu; floarts.org Deadline: 07/01/2006; Number awarded: 50 Requirements: Admission by Audition ONLY
George Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance Marjorie Coleman; Washington, DC 202.994.8072 trdanews@gwu.edu; theatredance.gwu.edu Deadline: 01/05/2007; Number awarded: 10 Requirements: Audition and acceptance as an incoming freshman
The Georgia Ballet Michele Zeimann-DeVos; Marietta, GA 770.528.0881 mzdevos@georgiaballet.org; www.georgiaballet.org Deadline: 09/01/2006; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Scholarship for male dancers
Goucher College Admissions Office; Baltimore, MD 800.GOUCHER admissions@goucher.edu; www.goucher.edu Deadline: 02/01/2007; Number awarded: 3
Hofstra University Dance Program Hofstra University Lance Westergard; Hempstead, NY 516.463.5444 drmtzw@hofstra.edu; www.hofstra.edu Deadline: 03/10/2007; Number awarded: 4-6 Requirements: Must be accepted to Hofstra University
Infinity Ballet Debra S. Senchak; Apex, NC 919.303.1105 scholarships@infinityballet.com; www.infinityballet.com Deadline: 08/15/2006; Number awarded: 2 Requirements: Age 10 or older Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, performing opportunities
Kent State University Honors College/Dance Division Andrea Shearer; Kent, OH 330.672.2069 dance@kent.edu; wvw.dance.kent.edu Deadline: 02/1/2007; Number awarded: Up to 5 Requirements: Audition, 3.3 GPA, 24 ACT
Long Island University, CW Post Campus Dance Studies Program/BFA Dr. Cara Gargano; Brookville, NY 516.299.2353 cgargano@Jiu.edu; www.liu.edu Deadline: 03/15/2007; Number awarded: 8 Requirements: audition/interview
Lane Community College Bonnie Simoa; Eugene, OR 541.463.5645 simoab@lanecc.edu; www.lanecc.edu Deadline: 11/05/2006; Number awarded: 3 Requirements: Scholastic Achievement and Talent
Marymount Manhattan College Dance Department Katie Longan, Chair; New York, NY 212.517.0610 dance@mmm.edu; www.mmm.edu Deadline: 03/17/2007; Number awarded: varies Requirements: Dance Audition and Dance Audition Application
Mill Ballet School Scholarship fund Mill Ballet School Home of the Roxey Ballet Melissa Roxey; lambertville, NJ 609.397.7244 info@millballetschool.com; www.millballetschool.com Deadline: 07/01/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: NY, NJ, PA resident, financial need. Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes
NJ Juvenile Justice Commission The Kennedy Dancers Diane Dragone; Jersey City, NJ 201.659.2190 kennedydancers@aol.com; kennedydancers.org Deadline: 09/07/2006; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Inner City Youth Dance Scholarship provides free dance classes and uniforms to low to medium income for ages 13-16 boys and girls. They must be residences of NJ. The students applying must be wanting to be professional dancers. We are looking for raw talent. Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, uniforms
Nancy Houssels Nevada Ballet Theatre Sven Alexanders; Las Vegas, NV 702.243.2623 salexanders@nevadoballet.com; www.nevadaballet.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 1 Requirements: Enrolled in Academy
New York International Ballet Competition Ilona Copen; New York, NY 212.956.1520 nyibc@nyibc.org; www.nyibc.org Deadline: 01/17/2007; Number awarded: 48 Requirements: serious ballet dancers, women ages 17 to 23, men, ages 18 to 24 Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, three weeks in New York consisting of two week of repertory and one week of performances at Lincoln Center
Oakland University Mariah Malec; Rochester, MI 248.370.2917 malec@oakland.edu; www4.oakland.edu Deadline: 03/15/2007; Number awarded: 10 Requirements: Must be a dance major Scholarship money pays for: General expenses
Ohio Northern University Department of Communication Arts Laurie Bell; Ado, OH 419.772.1693 I-bell@onu.edu; www.onu.edu/a+s/comm_arts/dance.html Deadline: 02/25/2007; Number awarded: Varies Requirements: Must enroll as a dance minor and audition
Presidential Scholars in the Arts National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs; Miami, FL 800.970.2787 Vivian@nfaa.org; www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org Deadline: 10/02/2006 Number awarded: The number NFAA ARTS awards varies each year. See page 62 for details.
Presidio Performing Arts Foundation Judy Bretschneider; San Francisco, CA 415.561.3958 judyb@ppaf-sf.org; www.presidiodance.org Deadline: 08/14/2006; Number awarded: 12 Requirements: Full and partial scholarships available to high school/college age students who will study and perform international ballet-based repertoire. Must be resident of SF Bay Area. Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, tuition for classes, performance expenses (costumes)
School of American Dance and Arts Management Oklahoma City University Angela Do; Oklahoma City, OK 405.208.5322 ado@okcu.edu; www.okcu.edu/dance_amgt Deadline: 03/24/2007; Number awarded: 80 On campus audition for dance performance and dance management majors; application and on-campus interview for dance teacher/pedagogy degree program
Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University Margie Sobczynski, Conservatory Admissions Officer; Winchester, VA 800.432.2266 admit@su.edu; www.su.edu Deadline: 03/01/2007; Number awarded: 10 Requirements: residence, audition & acceptance as dance major
Southold Dance Theatre Alexei Kremnev, Artistic Director; South Bend, IN 574.233.9841 annalexei@msn.com; www.southolddance.org Deadline: 09/01/2006; Number awarded: 3-5 Scholarship money pays for: Competition fees, tuition for classes
UGA Department of Dance Bala Sarasvati; Athens, GA 706.542.4415 ugadance@uga.edu; www.franklin.uga.edu/dance Deadline: 11/10/2006; Number awarded: 3-5
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities Nora Jenneman; Minneapolis, MN 612.624.5060 umdance@umn.edu; dance.umn.edu Deadline: 03/01/2007; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: audition, merit, financial need
University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music Dr. James Elswick; Kansas City, MO 816.235.2932 cadmissions@umkc.edu; www.umkc.edu/conservatory Deadline: 03/02/2007; Number awarded: Variable Requirements: UMKC Conservatory Dance Major, full time student, in good standing, competitive awarding based on audition quality
University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Program Claudia Melrose, Chair; Madison, WI 608.262.1691 uwdance@education.wisc.edu; www.dance.wisc.edu Deadline: 03/01/2007; Number awarded: 4-8 Requirements: dance majors enrolled in program Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes, summer awards for approved summer programs offered around the country
University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Program Claudia Melrose, Chair; Madison, WI 608.262.1691 uwdance@education.wisc.edu; www.dance.wisc.edu Deadline: 02/10/2007; Number awarded: 15 Requirements: Continuing scholarships for dance majors enrolled in program
UCI Dance Gillespie, Stahr, Tierney Karen Ricketts; Irvine, CA 949.824.6929 kbricket@uci.edu; dance.arts.uci.edu Deadline: 01/30/2007; Number awarded: 6 Requirements: academic achievement
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Linda Byerley; Atlanta, GA 770.978.0188 gbt78@bellsouth.net; www.gwinnettballet.org Deadline: 07/31/2006; Number awarded: 20 Requirements: Scholarship children need to be ages 7-14 and have an economic need that would restrict them from taking dance classes Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, dancewear, shoes, recital, costume and production fees
Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Dance Dr. Doug Risner; Detroit, MI 313.577.9879 dance@wayne.edu; www.dance.wayne.edu Deadline: 12/11/2007; Number awarded: 2 Requirements: Audition required; fulltime student Scholarship money pays for: Travel expenses, study abroad
Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Dance Dr. Doug Risner; Detroit, MI 313.577.9879 dance@wayne.edu; www.dance.wayne.edu Deadline: 12/11/2007; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Audition required; full time student
Worseck Dance Fund/Washington University Washington University in St. Louis Mary-Jean Cowell; St. Louis, MO 3i4.935.4474 mjcowell@wustl.edu; padarts.wustl.edu Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 1 Requirements: Admission to Washington U.; eligibility for financial aid; intention to major or double major in dance
Youth America Ballet Pacific Coast Academy of Dance Laura Hoist; San Clemente, CA 949.361.9277; www.pcadance.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 1-5 Requirements: Acceptance to Youth America Ballet's 2007 Summer Intensive
Youth America Ballet Pacific Coast Academy of Dance Laura Hoist; San Clemente, CA 949.361.9277; www.pcadance.com Deadline: 08/30/2006; Number awarded: 1-5 Requirements: Enrollment in Youth America Ballet's 2006-07 Classical Academy
$500-$1K
American Dance Festival Sarah Tondu; Durham, NC 919.684.6402 school@americandancefestival.org; www.americandancefestival.org Deadline: 04/15/2007; Number awarded: 50-60
Ballet Arts Minnesota--Pre-Professional Scholarships Marcia Chapman, Executive Director; Minneapolis, MN 612.340.1071 info@baltetartsminnesota.org; www.balletartsminnesota.org Deadline: 08/18/2006; Number awarded: up to 10 Requirements: Enrollment for at least one session
Ballet Arts Minnesota--Stewart Scholarship for Boys Marcia Chapman, Executive Director; Minneapolis, MN 612.340.1071 info@balletartsminnesota.org; www.balletartsminnesota.org Deadline: 8/18/2006; Number awarded: up to 10
Ballet Education & Scholarship Fund, Inc. Dimitri Papadakos; St. James, NY 631.584.0192 info@besfi.com; www.besfi.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Student must be registered for four weeks of the BESFI Summer Intensive and participate in a juried scholarship competition.
Ballet Nevada Academy of Performing Arts Carrie Wick; Reno, NV 775.284.5000 info@balletnevada.com; www.balletnevada.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 10 Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes
Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Daniel Morimoto; Boulder, CO 303.449.0399 boulderiazz@juno.com; www.BoulderJazzDanceWorkshop.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 8
Centenary College of LA Ginger D. Folmer; Shreveport, LA 318.869.5077 gfolmer@centenary.edu; www.centenary.com Deadline: 02/15/2007; Number awarded: N/A
Dance ARTs Plus Performing Arts Competitions Anne Deputy, RoseMary Pontuck; Woodbury Heights, NJ 877.572.9415 info@danceartsplus.com; www.danceartsplus.com Deadline: 07/01/2006; Number awarded: 6 Requirements: Participation in a Dance ARTs Plus National Competition Scholarship money pays for: Competition fees, tuition for classes
Dance Council Amanda Stone; Dallas, TX 214.219.2290 dancecouncil@thedancecouncil.org; http://www.thedancecouncil.org/html/ scholarships/scholarships2006.html Deadline: 02/09/2007; Number awarded: 28 Requirements: Student Membership with Dance Council. Some scholarships are associated with specific summer workshops. Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes
Dance Program, Sam Houston State University Jennifer Pontius, Dance Program Coordinator; Huntsville, TX 936.294.1300 PONTIUS@shsu.edu; www.shsu.edu/dance Deadline: 02/01/2007; Number awarded: 12 Requirements: dance major at Sam Houston State University
Drexel University Dept. of Performing Arts Miriam Giguere; Philadelphia, PA 215.895.4914 danceprogram@drexel.edu; www.drexel.edu/comad/dance Deadline: 06/01/2006; Number awarded: 25 Requirements: Accepted to Drexel
Dunn-Razo Dance Company Alison Dunn-Razo; San Diego, CA 619.220.8384 info@dunnrazodance.org; www.dunnrazodance.org Deadline: 10/29/2006; Number awarded: 2-6 Requirements: Scholarships are for preprofessional students ages 14 and older Scholarship money pays for: Choreography, special workshops, tuition for classes
Grand Rapids Ballet Company Taryn Myers; Grand Rapids, MI 616.454.4771 school@grballet.com; www.grballet.com Deadline: 09/01/2006; Number awarded: 18-20 Requirements: Must be enrolled at the School of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. Scholarships awarded based on talent and need.
Hartford Conservatory of Performing Arts Marilynn Huntington, Director Financial Aid; Hartford, CT 860.246.2588 mhuntington@hartfordconservatory.org; www.hartfordconservatory.org Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 10-20 Requirements: Acceptance to Diploma School Program
Hillsborough Community College Christina Acosta; Tampa, FL 813.253.7623 cacosta@hccfl.edu; Deadline: 09/15/2006; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: 2.0 Grade Pt. Average, 6 Credit hours
I LOVE DANCE / Sweetheart & HeartThrob Scholarship Groups Kim McKimmie; Portland, OR 503.253.2020 kim@ilovedance.com; www.ilovedance.com Deadline: 05/01/2007; Number awarded: 50 Audition at a 20071 LOVE DANCE Competition Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes
Embora Wellness & Movement Studio Ralph Sealey; Brooklyn, NY 718.857.4360 info@embora.com; www.embora.com Deadline: 07/01/2006; Number awarded: 15 Scholarship money pays for: classes/rehearsal space
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival J.R. Glover; Becket, MA 413.243.9919 info@jacobspillow.org; www.iacobspillow.org Deadline: 03/09/2007; Number awarded: 60+ Requirements: professional and advanced dancers, aged 16+ Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes, meals, housing, access to performances and other festival events
la danserie Rozann-Zimmerman Ballet Center Patricia Raffy; Chatsworth, CA 818.341.0525 momnc@aol.com; rzbolletcenter.com Deadline: 01/10/2007; Number awarded: 3 Requirements: financial merit, talent Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes
Le Domaine Forget Music and Dance Academy Fancine Dery; Saint-Irenee, QC, CANAOA 418.452.8111 aca@domaineforget.com; www.domaineforget.com Deadline: 04/01/2007; Number awarded: 2
Liberace Scholarship Fund Nevada Ballet Theatre Sven Alexanders; Las Vegas, NV 702.243.2623 salexanders@nevadabaliet.com; www.nevadaballet.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 12 Requirements: Enrolled in Academy
Limon Institute Ann Vachon; New York, NY 212.777.3353 ext. 17 info@limon.org; www.limon.org Deadline: 04/15/2007; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Limon Professional Studies Program
New York International Ballet Competition Ilona Copen; New York, NY 212.956.1520 nyibc@nyibc.org; www.nyibc.org Deadline: 01/17/2007; Number awarded: varies
Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp June Lindenmayer; Steamboat Springs, CO 970.879.7125 p-m@perry-mansfield.org; www.perry-mansfield.org Deadline: 02/15/2007; Number awarded: 50 Requirements: must audition by video or in person
Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Jean Gedeon; Bethel Park, PA 412.835.1250 pybco@aol.com; www.pybco.com Deadline: 08/30/2006; Number awarded: 10
Pofahl Dance School Rim Tuttle; Gainesville, FL 352.373.1166 kjpofahl@bellsouth.net; www.dancealive.org Deadline: 08/01/2007; Number awarded: 5-10 Requirements: Advanced dancers to apprentice to Dance Alive National Ballet Scholarship money pays for: Travel expenses, tuition for classes
Presidential Scholars in the Arts National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs; Miami, FL 800.970.2787 Vivian@nfaa.org; www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org Deadline: 10/02/2006 Number awarded: The number of NFAA ARTS awards varies each year. See page 62 for details.
Slippery Rock University Dance Department Nora Ambrosio; Slippery Rock, PA 724.738.2036 nora.ambrosio@sru.edu; www.sru.edu Deadline: 03/30/2007; Number awarded: 11 Requirements: must be current SRU student Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes, academic year tuition
Eastwest Somatics Sondra Fraleigh; Brockport, NY 585.637.6043 Fastwest@frontiernet.net; www.eastwestsomatics.com Deadline: 11/01/2007; Number awarded: 3
Stanley Dampier Travis Memorial Fund Uni. @ Buffalo, Theatre & Dance C. Whelan; Buffalo, NY 716.645.6898 clwhelan@buffalo.edu; www.cas.buffalo.edu/depts/theatredance Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 1-3 Requirements: Current student. Apply and Recommendation by faculty
Talent Scholarship Uni. @ Buffalo, Theatre & Dance C. Whelan; Buffalo, NY 716.645.6898 clwhelan@buffalo.edu; www.cas.buffalo.edu/depts/theatredance Deadline: 03/02/2007; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Incoming freshmen. Audition or portfolio review.
Tapestry Dance Company Brenna Kuhn; Austin, TX 512.474.9846 dance@tapestry.org; www.tapestry.org Deadline: 08/14/2006; Number awarded: 3 Requirements: Financial Need
University of Idaho, Center for Dance Greg Halloran; Moscow, ID 208.885.2184 halloran@uidaho.edu; www.dance.uidaho.edu Deadline: 03/01/2007; Number awarded: 9 Requirements: Idaho residents for Freshman Scholarship. One semester residency for others.
Virginia Intermont College Dance Department D. Harolyn Gaudette; Bristol, VA 276.466.7930 Harolyn Gaudette; vic.edu Deadline: 12/15/2006; Number awarded: 1-3 Requirements: Audition and registered to attend VIC
Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Dance Dr. Doug Risner; Detroit, MI 313.57Z9879 dance@wayne.edu; www.dance.wayne.edu Deadline: 12/11/2007; Number awarded: 8 Requirements: Audition required; full time student with 12 credit hours completed.
Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Dance Dr. Doug Risner; Detroit, MI 313.577.9879 dance@wayne.edu; www.dance.wayne.edu Deadline: 12/11/2007; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Audition required; full time student Scholarship money pays for: Housing scholarship
Western Michigan University Department of Dance Nina Nelson; Kalamazoo, MI 269.387.5830 nino.nelson@wmich.edu; www.wmich.edu/dance Deadline: 11/17/2006; Number awarded: 28 Requirements: Dance Major at WMU
Youth America Ballet Pacific Coast Academy of Dance Laura Hoist; San Clemente, AR 949.361.9277; www.pcadance.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 1-5 Requirements: Acceptance to Youth America Ballet's 2007 Summer Intensive
Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: See page 62 for details Number awarded: 75 in 2006, varies per year Scholarship money pays for: See page 62 for details
$250-$500
The Academy of Dance Arts, Inc Leora Korb; Red Bank, NJ 732.842.9262 laclassical@theacademyredbank.com; www.theacademyredbank.com Deadline: 09/01/2006; Number awarded: 35 Requirements: For serious students ages 11-17 years old. An application form and audition are necessary
Ballet Education & Scholarship Fund, Inc. Dimitri Papadakos; Saint James, NY 631.584.0192 info@besfi.com; www.besfi.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 10 Requirements: Applicant must be registered for four weeks of the BESFI Summer Intensive, compete in a juried competition. Must be a Suffolk County, NY resident
The Ballet School of Stamford Marti Etter; Stamford, CT 203.358.8853 info@balletschoolofstamford.org; www.balletschoolofstamford.org Deadline: 09/20/2006; Number awarded: 60 Requirements: Tuition assistance based on talent and financial need
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Workshop Scholarships Kathy Velasco; Rockford, IL 815.397.6052 cnadm@megsinet.net; www.cnadm.com Deadline: 04/01/2007; Number awarded: 26 Requirements: Student of CNADM Member
Columbia State Commercial Entertainment Dept. Cathy Hudnall, Director; Franklin, TN 615.790.4420 hudnall@columbiastate.edu; www.columbiastate.edu Deadline: 07/01/2006; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: Proficiency in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Voice, and 3.5 grade average
CSU Summer Arts Joanne Bartok; Long Beach, CA 562.951.4060 jbartok@calstate.edu; csusummerarts.org Deadline: 05/19/2007; Number awarded: 10-20 for dance classes Requirements: scholarships for CSU Summer Arts workshops
Dancewave, Inc. Diane Jacobowitz; Brooklyn, NY 718.522.4696 dwavebklyn@yahoo.com; www.dancewave.org Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 5-10 Requirements: scholarship audition
Danzactiva Dance School Paulette Beauchamp; San Juan, PR 787.775.9438 paulette@da nzactiva.com; www.danzactiva.com Deadline: 08/01/2006; Number awarded: 15 Requirements: Talented
DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive Gretchen McLaine; Center Valley, PA 610.282.1100 ext.1291 gretchen.mclaine@desales.edu; www.desales.edu Deadline: 06/01/2007; Number awarded: 6 Requirements: must attend the 2-week program
Empire Dance Isabel Rodriguez; New York, NY 212.645.2441 info@empiredance.com; www.EmpireDance.com Deadline: 09/26/2006; Number awarded: 50
Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund American Tap Dance Foundation Hjordis Linn, Foundation Manager; New York, NY 646.230.9564 info@atdf.org; www.atdf.org/scholint.html Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 60 Requirements: Letter of Recommendation Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes, residencies
Indian River Community College Molly Magee; Ft. Pierce, FL 772.462.7692 mmagee@ircc.edu; www.ircc.edu Deadline: 03/01/2007; Number awarded: 10 Requirements: Must be a dance major at Indian River Community College
The Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation Jeramy Zimmerman, Director of Educational Programs; New York, NY 212.691.5040 jeramy@isadoraduncan.org; www.isadoraduncan.org Deadline: 11/01/2006; Number awarded: 6 Requirements: Scholarships for tuition to "Belilove's Isadora" Intensive Workshops Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops
Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater Liv Isaacs-Nollet; San Diego, CA 858.484.7791 jean@sandiegodancetheater.org; www.sandiegodancetheater.org Deadline: 05/05/2007; Number awarded: 30
Kids Dancspace @ eba Jenn Newman; Albany, NY 518.465.9916 ebadance@earthlink.net; www.eba-arts.org Deadline: 09/30/2007; Number awarded: 2-10 Requirements: ages 3-12
Kilgore College Dance Department Cathy Beckman; Kilgore, TX 903.983.8633 cbeckman@kilgore.edu; www.kilgore.edu Deadline: 04/16/2007; Number awarded: 5 Requirements: Full time student & dance major
Leo Harris Tap Scholarship Program Chicago Human Rhythm Project Scott Will; Chicago, IL 773.281.1825 CHRProject@aol.com; www.chicagotap.org Deadline: 02/25/2007; Number awarded: 30 Requirements: Audition open to participants 10-18 years old, $15.00 scholarship audition fee Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, tuition for classes
Maryland Council for Dance Karen Smith; Chestertown, MD 410.778.7237 ksmith2@washcoll.edu; www.MarylandDance.org Deadline: 10/01/2006; Number awarded: 85
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet Rose Flachs; Holyoke, MA 413.536.6200 rflachs@gmail.com; www.massacademyofballet.com Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 1-3 Requirements: over 8 years of age
Merce Cunningham Studio Mary Lisa Burns; New York, NY 212.255.8240 ext. 30 studio@merce.org; www.merce.org Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 12 per quarter Requirements: awarded by audition
O-T-O Dance Anne Bunker; Tucson, AZ 520.624.3799 info@otodance.org; www.otodance.org Deadline: 06/07/2007; Number awarded: 10-15 Scholarship money pays for: Special Workshops, Tuition for Classes
ODC Youth Program Kimi Okada; San Francisco, CA 415.863.9830 kimi@odcschool.org; www.odcschool.org Deadline: 07/30/2006; Number awarded: 15-20 Requirements: by need and talent
PJC Foundation Pensacola Junior College Terry Dillon; Pensacola, FL 850.484.1314 tdillon@pjc.edu; pjc.edu/danceworkshops Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 8-10 Requirements: Must be enrolled in PJC Summer Dance Workshop and audition for scholarships
Pofahl Dance Studio Judy Skinner; Gainesville, FL 352.373.1166 kjpofahl@bellsouth.net; www.pofahldancestudio.com Deadline: 05/29/2007; Number awarded: 1-10 Requirements: Advanced students at Pofahl Dance Studio
Presidential Scholars in the Arts National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs; Miami, FL 800.970.2787 Vivian@nfaa.org; www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org Deadline: 10/02/2006 Number awarded: The number NFAA ARTS awards varies each year. See page 62 for details.
Professional Arts Education Center Lisa Matsko Hamilton; Torrance, CA 310.328.7664 lisamatsko@att.net; VA, www.psarts.com Deadline: 05/30/2006; Number awarded: varies
Santa Barbara Dance Alliance Julie McLeod; Santa Barbara, CA 805.966.6950 dance@sbdancealliance.org; www.sbdancealliance.org Deadline: 09/15/2006; Number awarded: 18 Requirements: Santa Barbara County resident
Santa Clara Ballet Association Josefa A. Reyes; Santa Clara, CA 408.24Z9178 scballet@bigfoot.com; santaclaraballet.org Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 4 Requirements: potential to dance for the company
Seattle Festival of Alternative Dance & Improvisation (SFADI) Dance Art Group Lila Hurwitz; Seattle, WA 206.686.SFAD info@sfadi.org; www.sfadi.org Deadline: 07/07/2006; Number awarded: 10 Requirements: work/study application required
Tennessee Association of Dance Judith Woodruff; Johnson City, TN 423.929.1129 tndance@mounet.com; www.tennesseedance.org Deadline: 09/15/2006; Number awarded: 3 Requirements: TN resident, TAD member, ages 14-22 Scholarship money pays for: Summer study
Tennessee Association of Dance Judith Woodruff; Johnson City, TN 423.929.1129 tndance@mounet.com; www.tennesseedance.org Deadline: 02/28/2007; Number awarded: 1 Requirements: TN resident, TAD member, professional in dance Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes
University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Program Claudia Melrose, Chair; Madison, WI 608.262.1691 uwdance@education.wisc.edu; www.dance.wisc.edu Deadline: 10/31/2007; Number awarded: 4-12 Requirements: dance majors enrolled in program Scholarship money pays for: Competition fees, special workshops, travel expenses, tuition for classes, support for participation at workshops, festivals and conferences. Deadlines vary.
Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Dance Dr. Doug Risner; Detroit, MI 313.577.9879 dance@wayne.edu; www.dance.wayne.edu Deadline: 12/11/2007; Number awarded: 1 Requirements: Audition required; full time student Scholarship money pays for: Choreography
The Willis Ballet Peggy Willis-Aarnio; Panama City Beach, FL 850.236.1555 wiballet@msn.com; www.willisballet.com Deadline: 08/12/2006; Number awarded: 6-8 Requirements: Applicants must come to the audition held at the Conservatory of Classical Ballet, 7702 McElvey Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32408. Time of audition TBA
Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: See page 62 for details Number awarded: 75 in 2006, varies per year Scholarship money pays for: See page 62 for details
LESS THAN $250
Ballet Arts Theatre Paul Noel Fiorino; Denver, CO 202.825.7570 balletartstheatre@yahoo.com; www.pnfproductions.com Deadline: 01/17/2007; Number awarded: 3 Requirements: Performance opportunity Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, rehearsal/coaching
Dancewave Diane Jacobowitz; Brooklyn, NY 718.522.4696 dwavebklyn@yahoo.com; www.dancewave.org Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 20 Requirements: scholarship auditions Scholarship money pays for: Tuition for classes, partial tuition reduction
Danscompany Inc. Regina Larkin; New York, NY 212.677.4351 Regina@danscompany.com; www.danscompany.com Deadline: 06/30/2006; Number awarded: all participants Requirements: underserved community of Schoharie, Fulton, Montgomery, Delaware and Ostego counties
eba Center for Dance & Fitness Jenn Newman; Albany, NY 518.465.9916 ebadance@earthlink.net; www.eba-arts.org Deadline: 06/01/2007; Number awarded: 2-10
Emmer Scholarship Pofahl Dance Studio Judy Skinner; Gainesville, FL 352.373.1166 kjpofahl@bellsouth.net; www.pofahldancestudio.com Deadline: 04/15/2007; Number awarded: 14-20 Requirements: Students at Duval Fine Arts School
Eva Dean Dance Michael Helland; Brooklyn, NY 718.857.8368 edd@evdeandance.org; www.evadeandance.org Deadline: 08/16/2006; Number awarded: 4 Must submit resume via email by August 16, 2006. Requirements: Audition on September 6, 2006 from 10am-1pm. Audition by appointment only. Participants selected to amend audition will be notified by August 23, 2006 via email. Scholarship money pays for: Special workshops
Luna Kids Dance Rosemary Harmon; Berkeley, CA 510.644.3629 kids@lunakidsdance.com; www.lunakidsdance.com Deadline: 08/31/2006; Number awarded: 10
Presidential Scholars in the Arts National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs; Miami, FL 800.970.2787 Vivian@nfaa.org; www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org Deadline: 10/02/2006 Number awarded: The number NFAA ARTS awards varies each year. See page 62 for details.
Rod Rodgers Dance Company & Studios Rachel Lubell; New York, NY 212.674.9066 rodrodgers.dance@verizon.com; www.rodrodgersdance.com Deadline: TBA; Number awarded: 6 Requirements: Audition required
Romanian Study Abroad Uni. @ Buffalo, Theatre & Dance C. Whelan; Buffalo, NY 716.645.6898 clwhelan@buffalo.edu; www.cas.buffalo.edu/depts/theatredance Deadline: 01/01/2007; Number awarded: 1-3 Requirements: Apply to Committee
Soflo Ballet Bernadette; Pembroke Pines, FL 954.537.3188 generalinfo@sofloballet.com; www.sofloballet.com Deadline: 08/30/2006; Number awarded: 3 Requirements: Internship
Youth America Grand Prix Shelley King; New York, NY 201.444.3121 info@yagp.org; www.yagp.org Deadline: See page 62 for details Number awarded: 75 in 2006, varies per year Scholarship money pays for: See page 62 for details
* Unless otherwise noted, the scholarship pays for tuition for classes. *
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