Joan Stonecipher Scholarship

It is the desire of the Joan Stonecipher Scholarship Board of Trustees to provide financial assistance to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding aptitude, desire, and dedication to the discipline of dance. To support these goals, the Joan Stonecipher Scholarship award amount is to be applied to tuition at the School of Rockford Dance Company. Two Scholarships are awarded each year. One is awarded to a dancer at the Company level, and the other on the Student level, ages 10 years and up.

  1. Scholarship Eligibility is based on the following criteria:
    • A strong aptitude and motivation for dance. Evaluation of this is determined by the Joan Stonecipher Scholarship Board of Trustees.
    • Evidence of financial need. This evidence may be based upon documentation or by information obtained from third party individuals who know for a certainty the financial ability of the student and the family. All income and expenses of the family and student shall be considered.
    • Family support and participation in the education and teaching of dance.
    • A showing of respect for dance, dance instructors, and other students by the person obtaining the scholarship.
  2. Race, religion, national origin, creed or color may not be used or considered as a criterion for the reward of a scholarship.
  3. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Joan Stonecipher Scholarship Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the recommendations of the Artistic and School Directors of Rockford Dance Company.
  4. The Scholarship may be terminated for the following reasons:
    • Failure to attend class.
    • Failure to maintain motivation.
    • A showing of disrespect.
  5. The Recipient of the Joan Stonecipher Scholarship is required to participate in the annual performance of the School of Rockford Dance Company.

Important Information & Deadlines 2010

  • Application must be received in the office by Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Applicants must attend auditions on Saturday, June 12, 2010
    • 1:00 p.m. for company members
      Company members are expected to prepare a 3-5 minute piece for the audition.
    • 1:30 p.m. for current students of the School of Rockford Dance Company, 10 years or older
      Students should be prepared to take a class.
    • Studio A will be open at 12:30 p.m. so all applicants can warm-up.

    • Recipiants of the Joan Stonecipher Scholarship are:

     

     

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