The Révérence Scholarship for Dance Arts
The Révérence Scholarship for Dance Arts is being offered by The Tupelo Ballet, a 501c(3) organization established in 1982. A révérence (pronounced ray-vay-RAHNS) in dance refers to the last exercise of a class as a finish to the class and a gesture of mutual appreciation between a teacher and a student. This scholarship is designed to reward the efforts of a senior student as a final appreciation to their contribution to dance arts as a high school student.
Award
Two scholarships of $1500 will be awarded annually and paid directly to the honoree.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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Be a college-bound high school senior
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
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Enrolled in an official school of dance in Lee County, Mississippi, and trained in any dance genre.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee is made up of a panel of three community leaders who share a devotion to dance arts and have no current affiliation with the Tupelo Ballet organization. The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:
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Demonstrated appreciation for dance arts
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Recommendation and Reference
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Essay
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Video performance
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Academic Standing
Application Requirements
To be considered for The Révérence Scholarship for Dance Arts, applicants must complete the following application packet and submit it by April 19, 2024.
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Application Form
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High School Transcript, including GPA
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One letter of recommendation from a non-family member to speak to your character (teacher, community leader, mentor, etc)
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Application Essay—in no more than 500 words, give a self-description, explain your dance experience, and share the impact dance has had on your life.
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Performance Video—email a one-minute video of you performing a dance selection of your choice. This can be from a previous dance performance or a personal video.
All of the aforementioned items must be submitted before the application will be considered. Submissions will be accepted via email at info@tupeloballet.com or mailed to Tupelo Ballet, 2224 West Jackson Street, Tupelo, MS 38801, or to your high school counselor.
