2015 Regional High School Dance Festival
Attending Colleges/Universities/Dance Companies/Summer Programs
This list is being updated weekly- as of December 8, 2014
School: Adelphi University
Contact: Orion Duckstein
Address: 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 516-398-1247
Website: http://www.adelphi.edu
Dates: Fall and Spring 2015-16
Partial and Full Talent scholarships $ 7,000 and up
Ballet, Adv. Pointe, Contemporary Modern, Improv., Dance Theory and Comp., Dance
History, Fundamentals of Graham, Anatomy for Dancers, Optimizing Performance for
Dancers, Partnering, Pilates. Students must have solid training in ballet and modern
School: AMDA College and Conservatory
Contact:Kai Hazelwood
Address: 6305 Yucca St, Los Angelos, CA 90028
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 323-603-5939
Website: amda.edu
Scholarship: College/University, Summer, Partial tuition and housing costs.
TWO $40,000 scholarships to the BFA or Conservatory program ($10,000 per year)
numerous scholarships to our 2015 High School Summer Conservatory
(number and amount of scholarships TBD based on number of eligible auditionees)
Dates: BFA and Conservatory Scholarship winners can start any semester (Fall, Winter,
Spring, Summer) for a full academic year after they win.
Summer Program Scholarship winners must attend Summer, 2015.
JULY 2 – JULY 19 (NY AND HOLLYWOOD)
JULY 23 – AUGUST 9 (NY AND HOLLYWOOD)
BFA and Conservatory Program:
Our intensive programs are designed for ambitious dancers who want to become capable,
multi-disciplined performers. This rigorous course of physical study is grounded in
classical technique and complemented by focused courses in a variety of styles. At
AMDA, we believe a dancer must dance. Our culture is built around Performance
Immersion, and from day one, you will find an unrivaled number of dance performance
opportunities in a variety of disciplines and receive the support of our extraordinary
faculty, who will encourage you to conceptualize your own productions.
High School Summer Conservatory
Track one: Join us for the best of Broadway dance styles! You will experience total
immersion in theatre dance technique and work with dancers and choreographers of the
Broadway stage. Classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Broadway Audition Combos. At
the end of your session you will perform select pieces in a diverse and dynamic live
theatrical presentation for the AMDA community.
Track two: Work with some of LA and NY's top contemporary teachers and
choreographers to take your dance dynamics and expression to a whole new level. This
intensive will focus on the current trends in commercial dance and introduce you to a
cross-section of styles. Start building your dance reel with an end of session film shoot
that captures your strongest styles.
School: American Dance Festival
Contact: Nicolle Greenhood
Address: 715 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-684-6402 Website: www.americandancefestival.org
Scholarship: Summer- Scholarship will cover anywhere from $200 to $1700.Tuition
only. Students will be responsible for room/board, travel to and from the festival, and any
other expenses.
Six Week School: June 11 - July 26, 2015
Classes offered in the Six Week School include modern, ballet, composition, creative
process, improvisation, repertory, african, hip hop, voice & gesture, pilates, yoga,
partnering, auditions for professional companies, lecture series, injury prevention,
marketing yourself, dance notation, dance production, samba, jazz, many performing and
choreography opportunities, and much, much more!
Students must be 16 years old or older.
Students must attend the entire 6 1/2 week program.
School: BalletMet
Contact: Timothy Lynch
Address: 322 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206-419-0328
Website: balletmet.org
Scholarship: Summer
Dates: June 29-July 31, 2015
The scholarship will cover the tuition cost of the 5 week intensive that runs June 29July31, 2015.
The amount of the scholarship will be be between $1,050 and $2,100.
This scholarship is merit based and the recipient should demonstrate a high level
proficiency in ballet including pointe work.
Curriculum includes: Courses in Ballet, Pointe, Men's Class, Pas de Deux, Modern,
Jazz, Character, Flamenco, Repertoire, Acting, Music for dancers, Anatomy, and Dance
History
School: Bates Dance Festival
Contact: Meredith Lyons
Address: 305 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 207-239-2730
Website: http://www.batesdancefestival.org
Scholarship: Partial and full tuition scholarships $500 to $1400
Dates: Young Dancer Workshop, ages 14-‐18, June 26-‐July 17, 2015 Professional Training Program, ages 18 and up, July 18-‐August 9, 2015 Young Dancers Workshop: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Repertory, Improvisation Professional Training Program: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Transfusion, Pilates, Yoga, Repertory, Improvisation, Composition, Performance Skills, Dance for the Camera, Business of Dance, Music for Dancers and more Criteria: 3 years of continuous training in modern. Ability to dance at an intermediate level. Evidence of financial need.
School: The Boston Conservatory
Contact: Cathy Young
Address: 31 Hemenway Street, Boston, MASS 02115
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-912-9137
Website: www.bostonconservatory.edu
Dates: September 2015-May 2016
College/University- Both partial and full-tuition scholarships are offered. Scholarships
range from $5,000 to full-tuition and fees, $42,310 for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Scholarships can be applied to tuition and mandatory fees.
Scholarships are renewable for up to four-years of study provided the student meets all
academic and artistic satisfactory progress requirements.
September 2015-May 2016
School: Coker College
Contact: Wes Atkinson
Address: 300 East College Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 843.383.8050
Website: www.coker.edu
Dates: July 27-31, 2015 Summer Intensive
1. Partial tuition scholarship for summer program
2. College/Summer- Up to $8000 towards College tuition.
3. Additional academic awards available.
Modern/Contemporary dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, composition, improvisation, additional
theory courses.
Acceptance to Coker College. If interested in the BFA tracks or BA in Dance Education,
faculty interview and essay required.
Application to summer program.
School: Goucher College
Contact: Amanda Thom Woodson
Address: 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 410-967-1546
Website: www.goucher.edu
Dates: Fall 2015
Scholarship: College/University- Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship $10,000
Dance Gala Scholarship $2,000. The scholarships are applied toward tuition.
See Website for complete information about the College. Students must have applied and
been accepted to Goucher College for entry during Fall 2015
School: The Hartt School
Contact: Stephen Pier
Address: 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford, CT 06112
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (917) 701-8754
Website: www.harttweb.hartford.edu Scholarship: College-‐ Partial Tuition $5,000 -‐ $10,000 Scholarship is dependent on successful application and admission to The University of Hartford Dates: 9/01/2015 -‐ 5/20/2019 Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Partnering, Variations, Repertory, Composition, Music Theory, Anatomy/Kinesiology, Pedagogy, University core curriculum, Dance Administration. School: Hollins University
Contact: Jeffery Bullock
Address: PO BOX 9621 / BOTETOURT BUILDING, Roanoke, VA 24020
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 319 621 7427
Website: www.hollins.edu
The Hollins University Dance Department will be making the following Creative Talent
Award offerings at the Regional High School Dance Festival:
15 Creative Talent Awards ranging from: $5,000.00 - $20,000.00 awards
class @ Regional HS Festival will serve as the audition.
potential student must apply to Hollins & be admitted into the university for the CTA to
apply towards tuition.
awards are based on a $5,000.00 per academic year award allocation.
if granted, can receive the award for all four years enrolled at Hollins (maximum:
$20,000.00)
School: Interlochen Arts Academy Contact: Nicola Conraths-‐Lange Address: PO Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643 Email: [email protected] Phone: 734-‐ 276-‐4956 Website: www.interlochen.org Dates: Summer – June 27-‐August 10, 2015 -‐ Interlochen Summer Camp June 20-‐ June 26, 2015 -‐ Ballet/Modern Intensive Partial Tuition: $500 for Ballet/Modern Intensive -‐ Interlochen Arts Camp $1000 for Ballet/Modern 3 weeks Interlochen Arts Camp Applicable to tuition
$500 Interlochen Institute: ballet or modern focused program
$1000 Interlochen Arts Camp ballet - 3 or 6 week program
The total price is all inclusive (except transportation to and from Interlochen). This
scholarship would be toward the total fee.
School: Joffrey Ballet School
Contact: Jo Matos
Address: 434 Avenue of the Americas 3rd FL, New York, NY 10011
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 954.801.6209
Website: http://www.joffreyballetschool.com
Scholarship: Summer, Trainee Programs- see website for details
School: Johnson C. Smith University
Contact: Wanda Ebright
Address: 100 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 803-546-1330
Website: http://www.jcsu.edu/academics/visual_and_performing_arts/
Dates: July 26-31, 2015
$100 partial scholarship for one week JCSU Summer Dance Workshop, July 26-31,
2015.
This partial scholarship reduces the overall tuition from $475 for tuition/room/board to
$375. Students commuting locally may apply to reduce the overall tuition from $325 to
$225.
Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Composition- Intermediate or higher level training in ballet,
modern, and jazz dance genres. Pointe is optional.
School: Johnson C. Smith University
Contact: Wanda Ebright
Address: 100 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 803-546-1330
Website: http://www.jcsu.edu/academics/visual_and_performing_arts/
University- With a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum SAT of 1000, students are
eligible for $500-$12,000/year in Merit Scholarships.
School: LEON Dance Arts NY
Contact: Natalie Pulido
Address: 237 West 37th St #505, New York, NY 10018
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 212-391-8900
Website: www.leondanceartsny.org
Dates: July 19- August 8, 2015
Full scholarship $1600
Full scholarship covers all three weeks of LEON Dance Arts NY summer program only
housing not included
Partial scholarship $1300
Partial scholarship covers two or three weeks of LEON Dance Arts NY summer program
housing not included
These scholarships are for our summer program which begins July 19th-August 8th in
New York City. Scholarships only covers tuition only.
BALLET, JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, MODERN, PARTNERING, IMPROVISATION,
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATRE, FLOOR BARRE and more...
School: Long Island University- Brooklyn Campus
Contact: Dana Hash-Campbell
Address: 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [email protected]
Website: http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn.aspx
Dates: Fall 2015
TWO AWARDS:
College/University-Partial Tuition
1. $2,500 Dance Department Award. It is a monetary scholarship.
2. $5,000 Dance Scholars Award
Ballet, Modern (a rotation of various traditional techniques including Graham and Horton
with post modern based techniques), Dance Wellness, Guest Artist in Residence
Repertory Work, Improvisation, Choreography, Dance History and Technical Theater
with a liberal art and science core.
Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA
School: Long Island University- POST CAMPUS
Contact: Dr. Cara Gargano
Address: 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY 11548
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 516-299-4198
Website: http://www.liu.edu
Dates: September 2015-Spring 2019
Merit scholarships $2000-$5000 award based on dance audition
Academic excellence awards from $8000 to $18,000
Ballet, African, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Partnering, Musical Theatre, Acting, Voice,
Kinesiology, Repertory, Dance, History, Current Dance in New York, Floor Barre, Laban
Analysis, Choreography, Professional Skills
BFA students in Dance are accepted through audition
Students must also be accepted academically
Scholarship recipient must maintain minimum GPA and good standing in the Dance
Program
Student must apply to the university to receive a scholarship offer
School: Nashville Ballet Contact: Shannon Hautman Address: 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN 37209 Email: [email protected] Phone: 615-‐297-‐2966 Website: www.nashvilleballet.com Dates: Summer-‐ June 22, 2015 to July 24, 2015 Full tuition and registration fee scholarship to Nashville Ballet's 5 week summer intensive program. $2500 in tuition & $125 registration fee Tuition and registration fee only, not room and board. Students are responsible for room and board costs. Students that do not choose to live at Belmont University and pay room and board costs are responsible for their own transportation. ballet technique, men’s technique, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, contemporary, jazz, conditioning, repertoire, theater techniques and composition. Class offerings are subject to change. School: New World School of the Arts
Contact: Mary Lisa Burns
Address: 25 NE 2nd Street Miami, FL 33132
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: [email protected]
Website: nwsa.mdc.edu
Dates: Four-year BFA Program beginning in August, 2015
College/University- Partial tuition scholarship
Two scholarships of a minimum of $500 each
Ballet, Modern (Horton, Limon, Graham, Taylor), Dance Composition, Music for Dance,
Laban, Anatomy, Kinesiology, Repertory, Dance History
School: Point Park's Summer Dance
Contact: Michael Shahen
Address: 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 412-392-3457
Website: www.pointpark.edu/summerdance
Dates: June 22 to Aug. 1, 2015
Tuition Only
10 Full Tuition Scholarships $1,996 each scholarship
Ballet, jazz and modern supplemented by pointe and variations, male technique, pas de
deux, tap, music for dancers, pilates and yoga.
Daily rehearsals are directed toward three performances in the George Rowland White
Performance Center.
School: Point Park University
Contact: Joe McGoldrick
Address: 201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 412-215-4608
Website: www.pointpark.edu
Dates: August 2015-April 2015
12 Scholarships in various amounts ranging from $5,000 to $17,000 per year.
Tuition (Partial)
Scholarship renewed for 4 years.
Distinct among colleges and universities Point Park University's Dance program offers
equal concentrations in classical ballet, modern, and jazz dance, as well as, a wide
spectrum of classes designed to create the total artist. The Conservatory of Performing
Arts offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Fine Arts in Dance and a Bachelor of Arts in
Dance Pedagogy.
Based on Talent as seen in audition.
School: Point Park University International Summer Dance
Contact: Michael Shahen
Address: 201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 412-392-3457
Website: www.pointpark.edu
Dates: June 22, 2015- August 1, 2015
10 Full Scholarships to International Summer Dance ($1996 tuition + $30 registration fee
= $2,026)
5 Half Scholarships to International Summer Dance ($998 tuition + $30 registration fee)
*contingent on 6 week program
International Summer Dance is a comprehensive dance program that specializes in
BALLET, JAZZ and MODERN. The curriculum includes daily technique classes in
ballet, jazz and modern, supplemented by pointe and variations, male technique, pas de
deux, tap, music for dancers, pilates and yoga.
Evening rehearsals for six-week participants are directed toward three performances in
the George Rowland White Performance Studio.
School: Richmond Ballet
Contact: Rebecca Weger
Address: 407 E Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 540-915-7803
Website: www.richmondballet.com
Dates: June 29-August 1, 2015
Full Tuition Scholarship for a student age 15 and older to Richmond Ballet 2015 Summer
Intensive Program. Full Tuition Scholarship. Room and Board is not covered in the
scholarship.
Ballet, pointe, partnering, variations, men's technique, jazz, modern, character dance,
enrichment courses, and performance opportunities.
School: Rowan University
Contact: Beau Hancock
Address: 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 785-865-8250
Website: www.rowan.edu
Dates: September 1, 2015-May 9, 2016
This is a one-time annual award for an incoming freshman student in the amount of
$500.00. The purpose of the Melanie Stewart Scholarship in Dance is to recognize the
talent of an incoming freshman dance major.
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance is a professionally oriented performance degree. Our
program focuses on developing students’ skills as contemporary performers, resourceful
collaborators, multi-disciplinary scholars, and imaginative leaders. Our theoretical and
practical approaches to the art form strive to stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual,
and spiritual growth; thus preparing the student for professional careers in dance as
diverse and informed artists.
The objectives of the program are: To increase the student’s technical skills and
theoretical understandings. To develop the student’s individual artistry. To engage the
student in rigorous academic study in preparation for professional dance fields and/or
graduate study. To provide the student with opportunities for creating, performing, and
teaching dance.
School: Santa Fe University of Art & Design
Contact: Shannon Elliott, Director of Dance
Address: 1600 St. Michael's Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 505-424-0123
Website: www.santafeuniversity.edu
Dates: Undergraduate Studies: August 2015-May 2016, 4-year curriculum
Several partial tuition scholarships available at varying amounts
Pre-professional training in concert and commercial dance – modern, ballet, jazz, musical
theatre dance, tap, hip hop, voice, acting, plus a liberal arts core.
In addition to a successful audition into the dance program, students must apply to the
university online at www.santafeuniversity.edu and be accepted into the school.
School: Shenandoah Conservatory / Shenandoah University
Contact: Maurice Fraga
Address: 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 540-313-2060
Website: www.su.edu
Dates: Starting August 15, 2015 - May 15th, 2016.
Partial tuition.
$8,000 Shenandoah Conservatory Award. This is a renewable scholarship for all 4 years
of undergraduate study.
Shenandoah Conservatory offers rigorous professional training in ballet, modern, jazz,
tap & choreography. Numerous performance opportunities occur on campus and in
professional venues throughout the region, including New York City and other major
centers for dance. International touring experiences have included Taiwan, Macedonia,
Spain, England, Greece and Ireland. Guest artists and collaborative opportunities with
music and theatre are frequent.
High level of technical proficiency; audition required
Admission to Shenandoah University, per University academic criteria.
School: The Taylor School
Contact: Raegan Wood
Address: 551 Grand Street, New York, NY 10033
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 201 306-9370
Website: www.ptamd.org
Dates: Summer - July 20-August 14 2015
Full Scholarship - $1800 is the Regular Registration fee for the Taylor Summer Intensive.
The Taylor Summer Intensive is a 4-week Intensive, which takes place in NYC usually
from mid-July to mid-August.
The Intensive takes place 5 days per week, Mondays through Fridays from 9-5pm. It
includes weekly classes in ballet, conditioning, Taylor Technique, Taylor repertory,
stretch/cool down, There are weekly performances as well as video showings, Q and A's,
special workshops and lectures on various topics including but not limited to: injury
prevention, audition techniques and job hunting, There are discussions with Taylor
company members whenever possible. It is a packed and rewarding 4-weeks.
Must be 16 plus years. Advanced/professional level training/ability.
School: Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance
Contact: Kristi Morgridge
Address: 1700 North Broad St, Rm 309C, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215-204-0533
Website: http://www.temple.edu/boyer/dance
Dates: College School Year 2015-16
Partial Scholarship - College/University
Both academic merit and dance merit scholarships are available to admitted applicants.
Academic merit scholarships range from partial scholarships up to full tuition plus
stipends for summer study. These scholarships are automatic based on the criteria listed
at http://admissions.temple.edu/cost-and-aid
Dance scholarships cover partial tuition (amount varies) for one year. These scholarships
are very competitive and limited in number
The BFA in Dance at Temple University is focused on building well-rounded, versatile
artists who have a broad range and deep understanding of their work. The program seeks
to develop dancers who are prepared for a successful career within the field of dance.
The program is based in modern dance techniques and choreography. Required courses
include ballet, African, composition, repertory, and improvisation, in addition to courses
that explore the cultural historical, and analytical approaches to the study of dance. Ballet
classes follow the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum and electives
include hip hop, tap, jazz, pointe, and body conditioning.
Dance scholarships and are based on the dance audition (all dance styles, plus creative
work) and accompanying information sheet. It is recommend that the applicant complete
an interview to be considered for a dance scholarship. Students must apply and be
admitted to Temple University's BFA dance program for 2015 or 2016 in order to receive
an official scholarship offer. Admission criteria are as follows.
Academic:
Temple University looks for a GPA of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale in academic
courses. Admissions "test-score optional." For those who choose to submit test scores for
consideration, Temple will look for 500 in each SAT subject or 22 on the ACT.
Applicants who are slightly short of those numbers may be admitted to an academic
support program.
Artistic:
The faculty attempts to choose students with physical, artistic, and intellectual potential
to enter and complete the dance program and the University Core. The faculty is
concerned that potential students' goals and aspirations are supported by the department
philosophy, maximizing success in the program.
School: Troy University
Contact: Dominique Angel
Address: 132 Malone Hall, Troy, AL 36081
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 305- 773-7613
Website: www.troy.edu
Dates: 2014-15 Academic Year
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE SCHOLARSHIP DANCE
• Talent based scholarships ranging from $1,000.00-$3,000.00 yearly.
• A one-time $1,000.00 scholarship awarded to the incoming dancer the faculty
unanimously deems most deserving. Based on professionalism, interview, talent,
recommendations, experience.
•
Application Deadline: March 7
For Academic Scholarships please see: Please see
http://admissions.troy.edu/undergraduate/troy-scholarships.html for complete
instructions.
The Millennium Scholar's Award
• Pays full tuition, room and board. Requirements are 31 ACT and/or 1380 SAT
1and 3.7 GPA (4.0 scale) or a National Merit Finalist.
• Application deadline is March 1st.
•
The Chancellor's Award
• Pays full tuition. Requirements are 27 ACT and/or 1220 SAT 1 and 3.5 GPA (4.0
scale).
• Application deadline is March 1st.
AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS
The Trojan Opportunity Expanded Scholarship for Dance Majors
• The amount of this award is equal to the out-of-state portion of tuition costs.
($8,000.00 yearly).
• Requirements: Unconditionally Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA/4.0
scale and a 22 ACT/1030 SAT
• Applicants must be from out-of-state.
• Application deadline March 1st.
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The Trojan Opportunity Scholarship
The amount of this award varies. Requirements: Unconditionally Admitted to
TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA/4.0 scale; Must submit resume of leadership
activities. Applicants must be from out-of-state with preference given to
applicants from Florida & Georgia.
Application deadline March 1st.
Troy University’s BFA in Dance and Performance Minor are programs with a difference.
Unlike most universities, which require a dancer to choose between ballet and modern
concentrations, TROY’S BFA in Dance, offers a three-prong curriculum. Recognizing
that 21st Century Dance is here to stay, our program encourages dancers to develop
strengths in all areas of dance and prepares them for the future of their choice.
School: The University of the Arts Pre-College Programs
Contact: Jen McGinn
Address: 320 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215-717-6430
Website: uarts.edu/summerinstitute
Dates: July 13 - August 1, 2015
1 - Full- Tuition Scholarship $1650
4 - Half- Tuition Scholarships $825
5 - Quarter-Tuition Scholarships $413
Scholarships are applied toward tuition only. Recipients will still be responsible for
covering the cost of fees, meals and housing(optional).
Curriculum is for 3 - College Credits and includes technique classes in Modern, Ballet
and Comp/Improv; Repertory Projects leading to performances; self-selected Elective
Courses including Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe, Partnering, Yoga, Pilates, African, Digital
Media etc; and Workshops designed to expand your skills and artistry.
Students must be rising Juniors or Seniors.
School: University of the Arts-School of Dance
Contact: Bren Thomas
Address: 211 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215.717.6577
Website: http://www.uarts.edu/academics/dance/dance
Dates: Beginning September 2015
The University of the Arts offers full and partial scholarships. These scholarships are
based on an audition and academic record. All scholarship offers are made once we have
seen all auditions for the 2014-2015 audition cycle. At the Regional High School Dance
Festival, we will be auditioning students for acceptance into the university, and
potentially nominating them for scholarships.
The School of Dance’s major course of study takes the depth and rigor of a disciplinebased dance conservatory while engaging students in open discussions within their own
practice, valuing their voices as capable of developing new and critical perspectives in
dance. These strategies give way to student driven pathways and expand the ways
students can access and think about the practices and techniques of making and
performing dance.
School: University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Contact: Rebecca Ferrell
Address: 907 ½ W. Nevada Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (217) 300-1193
Website: http://www.dance.uiuc.edu/
Dates: June 21-27, 2015- SUMMER
Two $350 scholarships - This covers half of the total summer program cost (tuition,
housing, and food)
Teens will join the faculty and students of one of the strongest and oldest dance programs
in the country. Students will be immersed in intense technical training in modern dance
and ballet. Additional styles such as African, jazz, or Alexander technique will also be
woven into the curriculum. A challenging modern dance piece choreographed by a
summer faculty member will be rehearsed during the week and performed at the open
house.
School: University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Contact: Rebecca Ferrell
Address: 907 ½ W. Nevada Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (217) 300-1193
Website: http://www.dance.uiuc.edu/
Dates: Fall 2015/Spring 2016
$14,000-Out of State
$8,000-In State
*This is recurring for all 4 years - This covers half tuition
Our program is dedicated to dance techniques, choreography, and performance. The
required coursework in dance history, theory, kinesiology and anatomy, mind-body
practices, music theory, production, and teaching are designed to provide a
comprehensive view of the field. Not simply a studio-based practice, our program
encourages you to dance, watch, write, create, travel, discuss, and perform.
School: UMass Amherst
Contact: Paul Dennis
Address: 11 Totman, Amherst, MASS 01003
Email: 203-767-1768
Phone #: 203-767-1768
Website: http://www.umass.edu/music/dance/index-dance.php
Scholarship: College/University
Dates: Academic year September-May
Tuition waiver up to $3428/year- Partial Scholarship
School: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Contact: Nora Jenneman
Address: 500 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-270-9816
Website: dance.umn.edu
Scholarship: College/University
$9000 annually, 4 years - Partial Tuition
Gertrude Lippincott Scholarship in Dance
Dates: Fall 2015 - Spring 2019
Modern and global contemporary focus including technique, performance, choreography,
dance studies and liberal arts
BA or BFA Dance Major student accepted by Dance Major Audition;
University of Minnesota Office of Admissions acceptance into freshman-admitting
college;
demonstrated financial need
Student recipient must maintain minimum GPA, credit load and Dance Major
requirements annually
School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Contact: Karen McShane-Hellenbrand
Address: Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Avenue, Madison, WI
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (608)695-6016
Website: http://www.dance.wisc.edu
Dates: 2016-2017 Academic Year
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College/University- The University of Wisconsin - Madison is offering a $4000
scholarship to a Junior in High School who is interested in attending our institution. This
scholarship is awarded to a student who is accepted to the University of Wisconsin Madison as a declared Dance Degree candidate. The money will be received once the
above criteria has been met for the Fall semester 2016. Acceptance of the scholarship
must be received by our November 2015 audition date.
Partial Scholarship-
The money can be used to offset any expenses the student chooses.
The University of Wisconsin - Madison offers a B.S. and a B.F.A. degrees in Dance. In
addition, students may complete a Pilates Certificate or a Dance Movement Therapy
Certificate. An additional major is an option with the B.S. degree in particular if a student
is so inclined.
The scholarship will be offered to a student who considers UW-Madison a top choice
school and is deemed to effectively have passed our audition through our
representative(s) at the HS festival. The student must have current Junior standing in
High School.
School: Webster University
Contact: James Robey
Address: 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 203-417-6289
Website: www.webster.edu
Dates: Full academic year- Partial Tuition
1) Webster University Department of Dance Scholarship: one time $1500
scholarship to incoming student in the Fall.
2) July 27-31, 2015 – Full Tuition
Webster University Summer Dance Intensive Scholarship: full tuition for week-long
summer dance intensive in July.
Curriculum includes:
1) BFA in dance (ballet emphasis), BFA in dance (modern emphasis), BA in dance.
2) Ballet, Modern, Aerial, Jazz, Improvisation, Tap, Hip Hop
Criteria:
1) Dance major beginning Fall 2015
2) High School Junior considering a degree in dance.
School: Winthrop University
Contact: Daniel Gordon
Address: 115 Johnson, Rock Hill, SC 29733
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 561-818-4540
Website: www.winthrop.edu
Dates: August- May, 2015
This scholarship, called the dean’s Meritorious Scholarship, is valued at over $13,496 per
year, which includes a $500 award plus a non-resident tuition waiver. This award is
renewable for up to three additional years which would bring the total approximate value
to $53,984 distributed equally over four years.
The Scholarship covers out of state residency fee, and cash toward in-state tuition.
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a B.A. in Dance and a B.A. in Dance with
K-12 Teacher Certification.
All majors complete a core curriculum that exposes them to the broad range of dance
technique and studies. This core curriculum includes courses in performance (modern,
ballet, jazz technique and choreography), production (technical production and
performance skills) and theory (music theory, kinesiology, dance history).
B.A. in Dance students continue with focused studio work in modern and ballet technique
as well as courses in advanced choreography, dance pedagogy, and career development.
They select a minor to complement their dance studies.
Dance Education students--pursuing the focused, professional degree program in teacher
education--take advanced courses in pedagogy, ballet and modern technique and career
development.
This scholarship is for out of state students who will major in dance or dance education.