Scholarships
dance education scholarship program
- Fall/Spring application packet 2011-2012 [pdf] [Word doc.]
- Fall/Spring Mid-term Report [pdf]
- Fall/Spring Final Report [pdf]
- Summer Progress Report [pdf]
Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, in 2004, collaborating with local supporters and donors developed a dance education scholarship program for local, talented, dedicated and financially needing young artists.
Since the inception of our scholarship program 8 years ago, Dance Alliance has awarded scholarships to 169 talented and dedicated young artists. These scholarships help aid the costs of professional dance training programs. We have funded, with your help, nearly $76,000 to aid with their technical dance studies. They are recommended by their studios, audition in front of a professional dance panel and are awarded up to half of their tuition. Dance Alliance tracks their progress and we proudly have seen a number of them through repeat years of support.
Scholarship Awards Ceremonies
- Fall Spring 2011
- Summer 2011
- Fall-Spring 2010
- Summer 2010
- Fall-Spring 2009
- Summer 2009
- Fall-Spring 2008
- Summer 2008
- Fall 2007
- Summer 2007
- Fall 2006
- Summer 2006
- Fall-Spring 2005
- Summer 2005
- Fall-Spring 2004
- Summer 2004
Fall/Spring 2011-2012 Award Winners
Chanel Rae Pepper,"This scholarship program has given me a better understanding of myself and of where I want to be, not just a dancer but as an artist as well." Photo: David Bazemore
Corrie Jimenez, "Santa Barbara Dance Alliance is a great supporter of our community and I am honored to be a scholarship recipient." Photo: Emily Hart-Roberts
Sarah Block "Preparing for the audition was a long and sometimes frustrating process, but I learned a lot! I feel thankful and honored to be chosen." Photo: Kathee Miller
Sofia Chicote Barnwell, “Thank you so much for the opportunity to earn a scholarship. I hope you know that dancing is all I want to do and I love it so much. It means a lot to me and my family, we appreciate it very much.” Photo: Emily Hart-Roberts
"As Karina Biancone continues to follow her passion and blossom as a ballerina, we are honored and most appreciative of the financial support The Santa Barbara Dance Alliance has awarded Karina. We are truly thankful to live in a community that supports the arts and encourages young artists to pursue their dreams." -Michael & Ingrid Biancone
Valerie Jaimes, Photo: Emily Hart Roberts
Kaila Holford, Photo: David Bazemore
Odalys Gonzalez, Photo: David Bazemore
Bianca Badham, “When I heard that I had received the scholarship that I had worked so hard for, I was ecstatic. My parent’s hard work pays for my dance, and knowing that I could give them a break on this year's dance tuition was amazing. I am so grateful for this, thank you.”
Eryn Orsburn, “Thank you so much for the dance scholarship. It has inspired me to work harder and I am now able to expand my schedule and add the lyrical class that I have wanted to take.”
