Scholarships
The Tennessee Association of Dance provides a variety of scholarship and professional
development award programs to serve the needs of its members. Private donations
are the lifeblood of these programs, and donations, large or small are always welcomed.
Summer Study Scholarships, Merit Based
Three $500 scholarships for summer study are available each year to students with
professional potential and aspirations. Applicants must be between the ages of 14
and 22, be residents of Tennessee and members of the Tennessee Association of Dance.
The Kitty Sharp Scholarship, Van R. Ault Scholarship and Mary Willie Scholarship
are offered through an application / adjudication process. The awards are made in
October for use the following summer.
Summer Scholarship Forms
2009 Summer Study Scholarship Winners
Kitty Sharp Scholarship – Ara Vito, Franklin
Mary Willie Scholarship – Allison Storrow, Brentwood
Van R. Ault Scholarship – Shannon Brooks, Franklin
Alternates:
Grace Dengler, Brentwood
Allison Blanchard, Franklin
Mary Elizabeth Pellett
TAD Conference Scholarships, Need Based
The Tennessee Association of Dance is committed to offering a limited number of
scholarships which will cover the cost of conference registration for dancers in
need of financial help. Application for these need based scholarships must be made
by a professional member of TAD on behalf of the individual requiring help.
Professional Development Grants
Guidelines
Form
TAD inaugurated its newest monetary award in FY2000. The Professional Development
Grant is available annually to a TAD professional member wishing to pursue continuing
studies in the field of dance. The applicant must have been a professional member
of TAD for at least 5 years, with plans to remain living and working in the state
in the foreseeable future. This fund is being established to encourage continued
professional growth within our field and to honor the talent and dedication of our
Tennessee artist / teachers.
To obtain information and application forms, request by e-mail,
asking for desired information by title:
Summer Study Scholarships
Conference Scholarships
Professional Development Grants
Include your name and complete snail mail address.