Rockford Dance Company is proud to offer multiple scholarships to dancers in our Student Division who show dedication to dance and strong leadership skills.
All Scholarship applicants must submit an application AND audition to be considered for a scholarship.
Scholarship Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Season.
Scholarships
It is the desire of the Joan Stonecipher Scholarship Board of Trustees to provide merit scholarships to two individuals annually 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 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.
Joan Stonecipher Scholarship
A special scholarship opportunity specifically for Pre-Company and Company dance students enrolled in RDC classes.
Carolyn Bailey Scholarship
Rockford Dance Company is proud to financially support dancers of all ages and skill levels so that they are able to participate in RDC’s dance programs. This support is made possible through the generosity of donors that help RDC fulfill its mission to pursue excellence in the art of dance through performance, education, and outreach.
Rockford Dance Company Financial Aid Scholarships