SCHOLARSHIPS

Ballet Pensacola is proud to offer scholarships to students to recognize talent and potential in the Art of Dance.

Ballet Pensacola has several designated scholarships that were created to honor formative members of the Ballet Pensacola organization. There are 6 named scholarships that are rotated each year. The Artistic Staff chooses the scholarship recipients at the beginning of each year. Students are selected on the basis of merit, potential, talent, and overall attitude. Scholarships are awarded of one year (including summer). The named scholarships are:

• The Karen Olsen Memorial Scholarships
  Named for her generous volunteer efforts to Ballet Pensacola
• The Patsy Hill Scholarship
  Named in honor of former Artistic Director of Ballet Pensacola
• The Debbie Parrish Scholarship
  Named in honor of former Artistic Director of Ballet Pensacola
• The Gioia Michelotti Scholarship
  Named in honor of Ballet Pensacola's Founder
• The Judy Gomez Scholarship
  Named in honor of former Artistic Director of Ballet Pensacola
• The Nannette Grimm Scholarship
  Named in honor of Ballet Pensacola Modern Dance Program Founder

DANCE CHANCE

Ballet Pensacola offers financial assistance to students under the Dance Chance Program. The Dance Chance Program was created to offer access to dance training to students who demonstrate financial need as well as merit assistance through their individual efforts in dance training. Student's financial needs are assessed through several evaluation tools including the Florida State School Lunch Program and past tax returns. Merit is assessed by the Artistic Staff. Taken together, the merit and financial need evaluations are combined and determine the student's overall assistance. Assistance can range from partial to full tuition assistance. Dance Chance assistance is for one year (including summer). Students must apply anew each year. Auditions for new students aged 7 and above will be held each fall. Overall funds available for the Dance Chance program are determined by the current financial status of Ballet Pensacola.