With over 730 applicants, this year’s scholarship competition was harder than ever. All of the essays described working hard, loving dance, and a desire to be the best. Many described hardships the students, ages 12-21, have struggled with to continue their dance education. The winners have all been notified, and there were tears of joy from coast to coast.

We wish we could have helped everyone with their dance education, and we hope those not selected will apply again next year.

Thank you to all the students who applied, and thank you to all the teachers who encourage these and countless other dedicated dancers every day!