Need Based Scholarships

Ideal Dance’s mission is to help dancers grow in abilities, personal development, and well-being. Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need, artistic ability and promise as well as an available spot in the desired class.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
 
Applications are due to Ideal Dance NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31 for the following academic year. Any form of dance is eligible (ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, contemporary, hip hop). Fill out your portion, have your parents fill out their portion, and submit it to Ideal Dance.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 8/31 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.


ELIGIBILITY

Students must have a good attendance record and show talent, promise and dedication. Students must abide by all studio policies (http://idealdancepittsburgh.com/policies.html)

Any age or ability level is eligible.

Students are eligible for, though not guaranteed, scholarships in subsequent sequential years. Yearly applications are required.

Students who fail to adhere to the conditions of the agreement risk losing their scholarship.

Student’s family must have a financial need.

TO APPLY

All students who wish to receive a scholarship award must submit the following:

1. Completed application form:
    a. Cover Page
    b. Student Profile
    c. Guardian Profile
2. Proof of household Income for the parent(s) and /or legal guardian(s) in which the student resides
     a. Signed copy of Federal Income Tax Form with W2’s attached
- OR -
b. Pay stubs from previous tax quarter

There are 8 scholarships available:

4 positions are available for current students.
4 positions are available for new students.

Scholarships will cover the cost of tuition for 1 year, 1 pair of shoes, 1 set of practice clothes, 1 complete costume, and public transportation to the studio for 1 class per week.

Scholarship recipients

Cannot miss more than 4 classes per academic year.
Must participate in annual shows (held in June on Saturday)