Eligibility

An Alberta Dance Theatre Scholarship is open to any returning ADT Youth Artist entering grades 10 -12 for the 2025 - 2026 school year. All Scholarships are dependent on the applicant being accepted into the Alberta Dance Theatre program for the 2025 - 2026 season after attending auditions or submitting a video audition (contact us for video audition requirements). 

Intent

The Alberta Dance Theatre Scholarship program is intended to recognize the contributions of the applicant to the community and artistry of ADT. This is a merit based program where financial need will not be taken into consideration. For those looking for financial assistance please apply to our Bursary program. 

Assessment Process

Scholarship applications will be assessed by reviewing the applicant’s previous contributions to Alberta Dance Theatre as a creator, performer and community member throughout the 2024 -2025 season. A successful applicant will have demonstrated preparedness for every rehearsal and performance, respect for all Creative Team members, volunteers, venues, and fellow Youth Artists, and acted inclusively throughout the 2024 - 2025 season. The applicant’s artistry, passion for creativity, and dedication to their craft of dance and theatre will also be taken into consideration.
 

Scholarship Awards

Receiving a Scholarship will partially cover the Youth Artist's tuition for the 2025 - 2026 season (up to $800 will be awarded). The applicant will be required to contribute $450 through fundraisers.

Applicants who are awarded a Scholarship will join the Senior Dancer Committee for the 2025 - 2026 season. This is an extra commitment that involves role modeling rehearsal etiquette and the company culture of ADT for younger dancers, taking on leadership roles, and informing company decisions through providing thoughtful feedback to the Co-Artistic Directors. Senior Dancer Committee members have the unique opportunity to learn more about the behind the scenes of running an arts company while also giving back to the ADT community. 

We have the equivalent of three full program awards to designate across our Scholarship and Bursary programs for our 2025 - 2026 season. Applicants should expect to receive partial program coverage if their application is successful. 

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Application Process

Applicants must submit the Application Form along with a short essay and interview. Essays can be submitted in writing, by voice memo or through video essay.

Essay Requirements: 

• The essay should not exceed one page in length.

• The essay should address the positive contributions the applicant made to the artistic product of The Secret Starling through performing and contributions throughout the rehearsal process. 

• The essay should address the positive contributions the applicant made to the community of Youth Artists throughout rehearsals and community events like the Weekend Intensive, Red Carpet Gala and Closing Night Party.

• The essay should address the positive contributions the applicant made to ensuring ADT is represented well at the spaces we inhabit as guests such as the DJD Dance Centre and Camp Kindle.

• The essay should address the applicant’s comprehension of the ADT program and its benefits towards the personal growth of the applicant. 

Interview Requirements:

• Applicants should be prepared to speak to their ability to give back to the ADT community through their role on the Senior Dancer Committee. This can include reflecting on their leadership skills, how they will prioritize ADT amongst their other fall commitments, and areas of interest to give back (running warm-ups, company bonding activities, etc.). 

• Applicants should speak to their readiness to participate in another year of Alberta Dance Theatre including any goals or interests for the upcoming season.

• Applicants awarded an ADT Scholarship will be required to contribute $450 through fundraisers. Applicants should be prepared to speak to how they will achieve their fundraising goal. This can include leveraging their support network and family. However, the fundraising goal should not be solely completed by the applicant's parents.

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If successful the recipient will be asked to sign a Scholarship Agreement. If the recipient does not fulfill the Scholarship Agreement they will not be eligible to receive a future Scholarship from Alberta Dance Theatre.

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Recipients cannot receive an ADT Scholarship in back to back consecutive years though they may receive a mix of Bursary and Scholarship awards in two consecutive years.