Congratulations to our 2011 scholarship winner - Michael Hibbs.

This $500 scholarship will be available in the fall of 2012 to any 2013 graduating high school senior in any of the Fairfax County Dance Coalition member dance companies who plans to pursue studies in dance.  Scholarship money must be used for tuition at a college, university, conservatory or summer intensive program for the 2013/2014 school year.

  Requirements for consideration for the scholarship are:

1. DVD of solo or group performance in which the individual is identified and featured.

2. Recommendation from two (2) dance teachers with an emphasis on technical abilities.

3. Recommendation from one (1) teacher, counselor, or pastor on applicant’s character. 

4. Short (200-500 word) essay from the applicant stating why they are pursuing a career in dance and why they are applying for the scholarship.

Scholarship money will be paid directly to the college, university, conservatory or summer intensive upon acceptance of the student to the program of study. 

Applicant materials will be reviewed by a panel of 4 dancers and dance educators not affiliated with the member Companies.  The areas of expertise of the judges will be in the disciplines of ballet, jazz, musical theatre dance, and tap.

Applicant must provide an original and three (3) copies of all scholarship application materials (DVD, recommendations, and essay). 

Application must be submitted and postmarked by Friday, September 12, 2012. 

Click here to access the Scholarship Application here.