Scholarships For Dancers You Should Check Out

We understand that planning for college is expensive. There is no getting around that, however, there are scholarships and grants available to help alleviate some of the costs. Many art scholarships and grants are awarded to incoming students with a certain GPA and a major/minor in Dance, Theater, or the Arts. If your teen is furthering their education at the college level, check out some of the general scholarships available to dancers listed below. Click the links to get details on application deadlines and requirements and be sure to check out scholarship opportunities at the specific school(s) you're planning to attend.


If you are interested in joining your college's dance, cheer, theater, or other art program - we are here to help with letters of recommendation, personal essays, head shots, and other application processes to help you make your dreams come true!


*Please note, we encourage all of our students to speak with your guidance counselor regarding college applications and scholarships programs.

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Deadline: October 15, 2021

Each year, the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects 20 YoungArts award winners at the Finalist level as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic and artistic excellence.Students mustang submit a video/DVD highlighting a variety of performance techniques. There is also a $35 registration fee, in exchange for which the student’s name will be included on a database that is made available to schools and universities looking for talented dancers.

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Deadline: Rolling

The Brown Girls Do Ballet® Scholarship program was created in 2013 to provide additional financial support to young dancers wishing to continue their training. The scholarships are open to those seeking to develop further, both educationally and artistically. The Brown Girls Do Ballet® Micro Grant Program is designed to increase access to and opportunity for  education, travel, and professional tools for small dance programs and dancers year round. Applications  are accepted on a rolling basis, and reviewed quarterly by a panel of jurors (i.e. end of March, June, September, and December). If you meet the eligibility criteria (outlined above) you may apply at any time throughout the year.  There are no deadlines or application periods.

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CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship

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Deadline: TBD 2022

CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship was established to ensure that African-American or Black students pursuing a degree in the performing arts receive financial assistance. Performing arts includes theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands, etc. Selected applicants will be constituents of a CBC member’s district. Qualified applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited academic institution, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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Kids in the Arts Win Scholarship

$1,000

Deadline: October 31, 2021

We are currently accepting applications for the Kids in the Arts Win Scholarship. We are looking for candidates with a passion for the arts, this includes visual, performing, literary, multidisciplinary, and more. The KAW Scholarship will provide assistance for the selected students creative, academic, and professional development.

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The #NoRA Excellence in Art Activism Scholarship

$5,000

Deadline: December 31, 2021

The #NoRA Excellence in Art Activism Scholarship is awarded to a graduating High School Senior or student currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program who uses art to engage in gun violence prevention. Students must present a portfolio of art, music, writing, or other artistic endeavor and a detailed explanation of how it is used to enact social change around gun violence prevention. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship

$10,000

Deadline: November 1, 2021

Powered by The Giving Back Fund, The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship is inviting applications from Black or African-American undergraduate or graduate-level students attending colleges, universities or similar accredited institutions (such as technical schools) in the United States. We are searching for a future leader studying with the intent to revolutionize an industry, change social norms, and/or build a long-lasting brand solution in culture. We will champion one of tomorrow’s leaders working toward making progress today.

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Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship

$1,000

Deadline: TBD 2022

The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial assistance and promotion of Asian-American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications. Applicants must be a US citizen, national or permanent legal resident who is of at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity, and be either a high school senior or a college student currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university and must be a full-time, degree-seeking student by the upcoming academic calendar year and pursuing a major in the visual/performing arts (film, theatre, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, mass communications, etc.). For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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By The Dance Depot 01 Nov, 2021
Dancers ages 3-5 will start in our Beginner I class. We have lots of fun learning the foundations of dance while exploring music, movement, and self-expression! Dancers ages 6-8 start in Beginner II. We get a little more detailed and will be introduced to all types of dance styles like: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. We learn more technique and how to follow rhythm and beat through movement & self-expression.
By The Dance Depot 20 Oct, 2021
Dance, art and music are critical for our kids today. Whether they are exposed to art and music in school or through community dance classes, the benefits are incredible! We can attest that students at The Dance Depot recieve mental, emotional, and educational benefits by being exposed to art and music.
By The Dance Depot 21 Sep, 2021
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By The Dance Depot 15 Sep, 2021
Thinking about dance as a new activity? Contact us today to enroll in the Fall 2021-Spring 2022 session or come for a FREE trial class!
By The Dance Depot 09 Sep, 2021
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