NPB Dance & Diversity Scholarship Program
The NPB Scholarship program was started in 2018 to broaden opportunities for dance students of Hispanic and African American ethnicities to further its mission to make classical ballet accessible to everyone in our community.
About the Program
The NPB Scholarship program was started in 2018 to broaden opportunities for dance students of Hispanic and African American ethnicities to further its mission to make classical ballet accessible to everyone in our community.
NPB plans to award 5 scholarships for its 2019 production of The Nutcracker chosen by NPB’s Scholarship Committee and directors.
The NPB scholarship program is sponsored by Footsteps Dancewear.
2018 Fall Scholarship Award Recipients: Abigail Clayton, Jocelyn Eldemire
2019 Spring Scholarship Award Recipients: Jaden McCall, Joshua White, Neil White, Victoria White
Scholarship Award
The Fall 2019 scholarship award includes:
- Production fee
- Performance tights and shoes
- 4 tickets to “The Nutcracker” for family members
- 5 Class Card or tuition for age-appropriate camps
- Dancer mentorship by NPB trainee
- Parent mentorship by NPB parent liaison
Eligibility Requirements
- Hispanic or African American ethnicity
- Age 6-9 years old (no previous training required)
- Age 10 and Up (at least one year of prior ballet training)
- Agree to commitment outlines in statement of understanding
Deadline for submission is July 20, 2019.
Questions can be emailed to Samantha at scholarship@northpointeballet.org
Donations
North Pointe Ballet scholarships are made possible by the generous donations of businesses and individuals in our community. If you are able, please consider giving to help support this program by clicking here.