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Fund Your Future in Dance

Ballroom Dance Company awards merit-based scholarships to exceptional dancers who demonstrate artistry, dedication, and the potential to shape the future of ballroom.

About the Scholarships

Investing in the Next Generation

Our scholarship program was founded on a simple belief: financial barriers should never stand between a gifted dancer and a world-class education. Each year, we award a limited number of scholarships to dancers who show exceptional promise.

Recipients gain access to our full Teacher Training Program, private coaching sessions, and direct mentorship from Ballroom Dance Center's senior faculty — all at no cost or significantly reduced cost.

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Awards

Available Scholarships

Excellence Scholarship
Full tuition coverage
2 awarded annually

Our most prestigious award. Covers the complete 12-month Teacher Training Program for dancers who demonstrate extraordinary technical ability and artistic vision.

  • Full program tuition
  • Private coaching (4 sessions)
  • Competition entry fees
  • Uniform & materials allowance
Merit Scholarship
50% tuition reduction
5 awarded annually

Recognizes dancers with strong technical foundations and a clear commitment to a teaching career. Covers half of all program fees.

  • 50% program tuition
  • Private coaching (2 sessions)
  • Materials allowance
  • Career placement support
Rising Star Award
25% tuition reduction
10 awarded annually

For emerging dancers aged 18–24 who show exceptional potential and are at the beginning of their professional journey.

  • 25% program tuition
  • Group coaching sessions
  • Mentorship pairing
  • Community access
Eligibility

Who Can Apply

01

Age

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of program start.

02

Dance Experience

Minimum 2 years of formal ballroom or Latin dance training. Competition experience is a plus but not required.

03

Commitment

Must be available for the full program duration and demonstrate a genuine intention to pursue a teaching career.

04

Audition

Finalists are invited to an in-person or video audition. We evaluate technique, musicality, and teaching potential.

Timeline

Application Cycle

01
Rolling

Applications open

Submit your application at any time. We review on a rolling basis.

02
Within 2 weeks

Initial review

Our faculty reviews all submissions and contacts qualified applicants.

03
By invitation

Audition

Finalists complete an in-person or video audition with our senior faculty.

04
Within 30 days

Award notification

Recipients are notified and given 2 weeks to accept their scholarship.

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Start Your Application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early — spots are limited and awarded to the strongest candidates.

What makes a strong application

  • 01Be specific about your training history — studios, coaches, styles, and years.
  • 02Your personal statement should be honest and passionate, not generic.
  • 03If you have competition results or performance credits, include them.

Scholarship Application

Tell us about your dance journey. Strong applications are honest, specific, and passionate.