WDC Scholarships
2026 Scholarship
Each year, the Wisconsin Dance Council provides equitable need-based scholarships for talented students enrolled in eighth grade to college who seek opportunities for summer intensive training experiences.
Wisconsin Dance Council Members may nominate one student for this annual scholarship opportunity. Applicants will be evaluated based on their ability to display a serious interest in dance, strong dance technique, and financial need.
The WDC encourages member educators to nominate a student for scholarship consideration and to support more dancers in local dance communities by informing them about our organization and the unique opportunities our scholarships can offer to dancers in need of financial support.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria
– Resident of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application and during the summer intensive program.
– Currently enrolled in eighth grade, high school or college.
– Must be between the ages of 14-22
– Did not receive a WDC scholarship in 2025
– Accepted into a summer intensive program, outside the dancer’s home studio or organization.
– Submit a nomination by a current Wisconsin Dance Council member
– Have a serious interest in dance, exhibit strong dance technique and demonstrate financial need.
Submit all required applications components or postmarked by April 17, 2026
Testimonials of Impact
“Our need-based scholarship for summer intensive programs, made possible by your financial support of WDC members, permits Wisconsin students to experience dance in life-altering, invaluable ways. I personally feel that this scholarship is the most important service that we provide as an organization.”
– Simone Ferro, Past President
“KCBSI [Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive] enlightened me on what it is to be a dancer and what I need to accomplish to become a professional ballerina. While in the program, I learned new styles I had never danced before, like the modern technique of Humphrey and Limón. I met different choreographers, directors, company dancers, and alums worldwide, like Principal dancer Sarah Lamb with the Royal Ballet or former NYC ballet principal Ashley Bouder…
Having the opportunity to try and get my name out there in the dance world, or just try a new technique, whether Vaganova or Balanchine style, makes a dancer who they are. Without a doubt, I am grateful for my experience at KCBSI and WDC, which gave me a chance to dance.”
– 2025 Scholarship Recipient, Izarra Ceja’s reflection on receiving a WDC Scholarship to participate in the Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive.
Donate to our Scholarship Foundation
The Wisconsin Dance Council provides an equitable need-based scholarship for talented students enrolled in eighth grade-college to seek unique opportunities for summer intensive training experiences.
100% of your contribution goes toward our scholarship recipients and provides them with an opportunity to further their education. Click on the button below and select Scholarship fund from the dropdown menu in PayPal. Thank you.
WDC Scholarships
2026 Scholarship
Each year, the Wisconsin Dance Council provides equitable need-based scholarships for talented students enrolled in eighth grade to college who seek opportunities for summer intensive training experiences.
Wisconsin Dance Council Members may nominate one student for this annual scholarship opportunity. Applicants will be evaluated based on their ability to display a serious interest in dance, strong dance technique, and financial need.
The WDC encourages member educators to nominate a student for scholarship consideration and to support more dancers in local dance communities by informing them about our organization and the unique opportunities our scholarships can offer to dancers in need of financial support.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria
– Resident of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application and during the summer intensive program.
– Currently enrolled in eighth grade, high school or college.
– Must be between the ages of 14-22
– Did not receive a WDC scholarship in 2025
– Accepted into a summer intensive program, outside the dancer’s home studio or organization.
– Submit a nomination by a current Wisconsin Dance Council member
– Have a serious interest in dance, exhibit strong dance technique and demonstrate financial need.
Submit all required applications components or postmarked by April 17, 2026
Testimonials of Impact
“Our need-based scholarship for summer intensive programs, made possible by your financial support of WDC members, permits Wisconsin students to experience dance in life-altering, invaluable ways. I personally feel that this scholarship is the most important service that we provide as an organization.”
– Simone Ferro, Past President
“KCBSI [Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive] enlightened me on what it is to be a dancer and what I need to accomplish to become a professional ballerina. While in the program, I learned new styles I had never danced before, like the modern technique of Humphrey and Limón. I met different choreographers, directors, company dancers, and alums worldwide, like Principal dancer Sarah Lamb with the Royal Ballet or former NYC ballet principal Ashley Bouder…
Having the opportunity to try and get my name out there in the dance world, or just try a new technique, whether Vaganova or Balanchine style, makes a dancer who they are. Without a doubt, I am grateful for my experience at KCBSI and WDC, which gave me a chance to dance.”
– 2025 Scholarship Recipient, Izarra Ceja’s reflection on receiving a WDC Scholarship to participate in the Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive.
Donate to our Scholarship Foundation
The Wisconsin Dance Council provides an equitable need-based scholarship for talented students enrolled in eighth grade-college to seek unique opportunities for summer intensive training experiences.
100% of your contribution goes toward our scholarship recipients and provides them with an opportunity to further their education. Click on the button below and select Scholarship fund from the dropdown menu in PayPal. Thank you.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants Must Submit The Following Materials By April 17, 2026:
Applicants Must Submit The Following Materials By April 17, 2026:
Send Scholarship Applications through Google Forms:
Materials Must Be Submitted Via Google Forms by April 17, 2026.
Send Scholarship Applications through Google Forms:
Materials Must Be Submitted Via Google Forms by April 17, 2026.