The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory’s
Scholarship & Monthly Payment Programs

2024/25 Program Scholarship & Monthly Payment application will open on July 8, 2024.

 

ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIP & MONTHLY PAYMENT PROGRAM

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory offers need-based scholarships or payment programs to students each year. These scholarships are awarded based on financial need, the interest and dedication of the student, and the availability of funding. Full tuition coverage is not available. Students must be attend dance classes full time at The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory only.

All scholarship and monthly payment recipients are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Ballet Co.Laboratory’s principles and values.

Scholarship recipients’ families will be required to fill a Lead Volunteer position 4-8 times per year (a minimum of 8 hours a semester). See below for more specifics regarding these Lead Volunteer positions.

Monthly Payment recipients must pay tuition on the 1st of every month September 2024 - May 2025.

Applicants applying for a scholarship with a monthly payment will be required to fill a Lead Volunteer position 4-8 times per year (a minimum of 8 hours a semester) AND pay tuition on the 1st of every month September 2024 - May 2025.

THE APPLICATION

  • New students will be asked to submit some video with their application for the Scholarship Committee to view.

  • Students who have been enrolled in The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory do not need to include a video with their application.

Questions may be directed to Anna Betz at abetz@balletcolaboratory.org.

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The deadline to submit complete scholarship applications is August 10, 2024.  Your application will be considered “complete” once you have submitted your video and filled out the form in the link below. Final decisions will be communicated through email by August 20, 2024. Fall semester classes begin September 9, 2024.

Lead Volunteering Positions for Scholarship Student Families

  • Lead Load In/Load Out Volunteer is responsible for helping the Production Team load into and out of the theater for every main stage performance. Lead Volunteer must be able to carry heavy boxes and dance floor, lay marley in crouched and kneels positions, and work with a team.

  • Lead Check-In and Backstage Floater Volunteer is responsible for being at every tech and performance to check in students and assist where necessary backstage. Will be permitted to watch performance from the house during one run. Performances that require this position occur 3 times per year.

  • Flier and Poster Lead Volunteer is responsible for posting promotional fliers and posters for Ballet Co.Laboratory 8 times per year in our community. A list of locations and fliers/posters will be supplied.

  • Performance Concessions/Merchandise Lead Volunteer is responsible for managing the sale of concessions and merchandise before and after all performances. Performances occur 4 times per year.

  • Sewing/Craft/Artisan Assistant Volunteer will be instructed by the BCL Costume Manager with sewing costumes and creating/constructing props. This position requires sewing and costume experience. Performances occur 4 times per year.


Lead volunteer duties may be distributed between more than one family member.