NPB Dance & Diversity Scholarship Program
North Pointe Ballet’s Dance and Diversity Initiative was developed in 2017 as a commitment to increase the diversity of our company and student performers. NPB believes everyone in its audience should be able to see someone on the stage that resembles them.
The Dance and Diversity Scholarship was created to provide training and performance opportunities to dancers of color and began in 2017 with two scholarship recipients. To date, we have provided 14 scholarships to dancers of color. Scholarship recipients receive training with the cast and choreographers, mentorship from trainees, shoes and tights as well as complimentary tickets for performances.
Testimonials
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Award
5 Scholarship awards are available for Spring 2023 for participation in NPB’s production of Beauty & the Beast at the Lorain Palace Theater.
The Spring 2023 scholarship award includes:
- Production fee
- Performance tights and shoes
- 2 complimentary performance tickets for family members
Eligibility Requirements
- Black, Indigenous, or dancers of color
- Ages 6–9 (no previous training required)
- Ages 10-12 with previous dance experience
Application Process
Interested dancers need to review all information on the Youth Cast Performance Opportunity page and register for the Youth Cast audition.
Upon submission of the registration, applicants should email [email protected] to notify staff that the dancer is registered and interested in applying for the scholarship.
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.