The Step Up Scholarship Initiative

We believe every child who demonstrates a strong inclination to perform earns the opportunity to explore and develop their talent in our nurturing and challenging programs. Towards that end, Dancewave provides financial assistance to students committed to improving their lives through dance. The Step Up Scholarship Initiative strives to promote diversity and equality in the arts, as well as develop the next generation of talented young artists. Please note that Dancewave does not provide full scholarships.

Dancewave awarded a record-breaking 51 scholarships totaling over $51,600 in Fall 2012.

Dancewave is grateful for the support of the following donors who are committed to furthering the education of the next generation of Brooklyn artists:

• The Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund, New York Community Trust for providing five full scholarships for Dancewave's most dedicated young dancers in the Dancewave Company Program.
• The Peter Jay Sharp Youth Arts Fellowship, The Brooklyn Community Foundation for providing one full scholarship for a committed Dancewave company member
• The Nicholas George Kotsonis Memorial Dance Scholarship, Nicholas Kotsonis (Kotsonis Management) for providing a full scholarship for one deserving Dancewave Company III member

How To Apply

In order to be eligible for a Dancewave scholarship, you must:

1) RSVP and attend a scholarship audition (dates and RSVP information listed below).

2) Fax or bring your parent/guardian's most recent tax return to the audition.

3) Fill out the Scholarship Audition Form piror to your audition date. This form will be emailed to you after reserving your audition spot.

Upcoming Auditions for 2012/2013!

Ages 7-9
Saturday January 12, 2013 - 1pm-2pm  
at the Dancewave Center, 45 Fourth Avenue (and Dean Street) in Brooklyn
RSVP here to reserve your spot!

Ages 10 & Up
Saturday January 12, 2013 - 4pm-5pm
at the Dancewave Center, 45 Fourth Avenue (and Dean Street) in Brooklyn
RSVP here to reserve your spot!

Auditions are structured like a regular modern dance class in which the Dancewave staff will observe. The goal of this audition is to see both how you move and who you are. Please arrive 15 minutes early (be mindful of weekend train schedules).

Questions? Please email RSVP@dancewave.org or call the Dancewave office at 718-522-4696