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Summer Scholarship Awards 2009

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Thirteen talented dancers were honored with Santa Barbara Dance Alliance Education Scholarship Awards on Saturday, May 30, 2009 during the performance of ON THE VERGE: Teen Choreographers’ Showcase at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. 


photo : David M. Chartrand

Mayor Marty Blum and Margo Cohen-Feinberg, who is a patron of the Dance Alliance scholarship program, presented Summer scholarship awards to the following young dancers:

  • Olivia Villalovos, Sabrina Ibarras and Avery Jones from Linda Vega Studio
  • Barbara Vargas, Valanci Villa and Alexandra Freres from Cruz Dance and Entertainment
  • Marlon Dorantes from Paloma Rios Studio
  • Lindsay Papa and Claire Patterson from Santa Barbara Dance Arts
  • Karina Biancone from Gustafson School of Dance
  • Odalys Gonzales from Montecito School of Dance
  • Kaila Holford from State Street Ballet
  • Chanel Rae Pepper from 14k Jules Dance Academy