Pointe Shoe Scholarship

We understand that pointe work is demanding, and dancers often go through shoes quickly. Because pointe shoes can be expensive, the Parents Council has created a scholarship fund to help. Each dancer may receive up to one pair of pointe shoes per application year, depending on the number of applicants and the funds available at that time. Applications MUST be filled out by the dancer and submitted with all sections.

Pointe Shoe Scholarship Application

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Dancer Name *

First

Last

Email *

Current Pointe Level *

Please list all classes you currently take this season at VDS: *

Current Member of: *

Ensemble Apprentice Neither, but advanced dancer

List any classes you assist with, if applicable: *

How often do you find yourself needing new pointe shoes? *

Short Essay Answers

What does dance mean to you? *

How have you contributed to VDS? *

What life skills other than dance have you learned from your time here? *

What does your future in dance look like to you? *

Submit

WHO is invited? All VDS families!
While the event is open to all dancers and families at VDS, the primary focus of the evening is towards our graduating seniors that have taken from us for many years, Ensemble members, Juniors dancers, staff, and their families.

All tickets are only $5 this year.

WHY a celebration and recognition night?
In order to eliminate speeches and extra time at the end of the recital/showcase each year we have decided that a separate event allows us to enjoy and celebrate each other while not taking up all the time on stage. We have so much to be proud of and so many people to recognize, so this will allow us a great chance to do that while reminiscing on the fun we've had.

WHAT will the celebration and recognition night include?

Dinner (TBD- likely Amore)
Celebration! (recognition of all the great things our dancers have done this year)
Senior recognitions
Parent & Volunteer Thank Yous
Fun Ensemble & Juniors awards (Best Attendance, Best Bun, Best Assistant, and more!)
Skits from the staff
Staff recognitions
Photos from the year
Social time with each other
Exciting announcement for the 2023-2024 season
and more!