Scholarships

Dance Scholarships

ABOUT STEAMBOAT DANCE THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS

Steamboat Dance Theatre is proud to offer scholarships to Yampa Valley Residents who want to pursue dance. Scholarships are funded through various programming, donations, grant monies, and events. Scholarships are monies to be used towards dance classes, programs, workshops, continuing education, and special dance-related requests. While Steamboat Dance Theatre makes every effort to fund as much as possible, we may not be able to fulfill all requests each funding period due to the funds available. To keep dance alive and thriving in our community, we are always seeking ways to expand and increase this program to broaden and deepen our community impact. We do ask that you keep in mind, that we are a small organization with a limited budget. Where other scholarships are available, we encourage you to apply directly to other organizations as well. SDT will remain committed to responding to the community’s needs and reserves the right to adjust this program as needed.

SDT APPLICATION INFORMATION

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE APPLYING

If you have ANY questions (before, during, or after the application process) please do not hesitate to contact the Scholarship Committee Chair at scholarships@steamboatdancetheatre.org. We can guide you on which application is appropriate for you to apply based on your circumstances/requests.

Applicant Qualifications

Routt County or Moffat County residency (part or full time)
Scholarship is for participation in a Dance Specific Program (5th Position- Amy Flint Impact Award is the only exception

What we do not fund:

Studio Registration Fees
Travel Expenses
Voice or Acting Programs/Classes/Workshops
Recital Fees or Costumes
Dancewear (Shoes, Leotards, Tights, etc.)
Admin Fees
Membership Fees
Musical Theatre
Per Diem
SSHS Dance Team or any other school-sponsored dance programming where other funding is available
Any fees not directly related to dance (except for 5th Position – Amy Flint Impact Award)

Application Process, Requirements, and Restrictions:

Complete the application within the application window. Late applications will not be accepted.
The application does not require official tax information, however, Steamboat Dance Theatre expects all applicants to abide by the following honor code:
- The applicant will submit accurate and truthful information about their income
- The applicant will submit accurate and truthful information about extenuating circumstances
- The applicant will submit accurate and truthful information about the cost(s) of classes, workshops, intensives, camps, etc.
Applicants will be notified via email of their award status based on the timetable for each scholarship. Recipients of scholarships must e-sign an award acceptance agreement within 7 days of receipt of notification or the scholarship offer may be forfeited and the funds may be awarded to another applicant.
Steamboat Dance Theatre will send awarded funds directly to the studio/program of your choice on your behalf (based on your selection in the application). Exception: 5th position scholarships MAY have alternative options for award funding. Please inquire at scholarships@steamboatdancetheatre.org regarding your specific situation.
If the applicant withdraws from and/or does not register for a class where scholarship funds were used/to be used:
- All monies must be returned to SDT by the studio
- It is your responsibility to notify the studio AND Steamboat Dance Theatre Scholarship committee, within 7 days of withdrawal. Failure to do so may hinder your opportunity for funding in the future.
Scholarship recipients are expected to adhere to the following (additional expectations may apply to certain scholarships):
- Must attend all classes for which scholarship was received (within reason)
- Positively represent SDT for the duration of the scholarship period
- Must keep the amount of their scholarship confidential
- Recipients may be called on for volunteer opportunities (post on social media, contribute to the bake sale, thank you cards, etc)