2008 National Roundtable and National Performing Arts Convention
June 10-14, 2008
Denver, Colorado

Access Dance/USA Scholarships

“Access Dance/USA” is a scholarship program designed to subsidize attendance to Dance/USA convenings (Council Meetings and National Roundtables) for dance company administrators, dance artists and independent choreographers. The Access Dance/USA program is introduces the experience of direct interaction with peers that occurs at Dance/USA convenings. Scholarships are available for those who could potentially benefit from the experience but could not otherwise afford to attend.

This year, Access Dance/USA scholarships will support attendance to the National Performing Arts Convention and Dance/USA Roundtable in Denver, Colorado, June 10-14, 2008. The scholarship is intended to help defray the costs of registration, transportation, and hotel and dining expenses during the conference. In addition, each scholarship recipient will receive the equivalent of $150 to apply toward a one-year Dance/USA membership for the 2008-2009 membership year (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009). This can cover a full Individual Membership, Artist Membership or may be applied toward organization dues.

To apply for a scholarship, please download and fill out the appropriate form for your community (see below). A panel made up of representatives from the Dance/USA Board of Trustees will choose scholarship recipients.

Scholarships available in the following communities (click to download the application):
• New York - Funding provided by Dance/NYC through a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (18 scholarships available) - Download Application
• Greater Philadelphia - Funding provided by an annonymous donor (two scholarships available) - Download Application
• Metropolitan Washington, DC - Funding provided by Dance/MetroDC (two scholarships available) - Download Application

Please read each application carefully. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 4, 2008. All applicants will be notified of their status no later than May 9, 2008.

For more information about the National Performing Arts Convention and the Dance/USA Roundtable, visit our Meetings Page.

For questions regarding the Access Dance/USA program, the NPAC or the National Roundtable or the applications, please contact Ann Norris at 202-833-1717 or anorris@danceusa.org