DMI Winter Workshop Scholarships!
The Pointe Shop
Josephine Lee is an industry leading entrepreneur and an international award winning speaker. She is the founder and CEO of The Pointe Shop - one of the most recognizable dance retailers in the USA. She has over 17 years of pointe shoe fitting experience and has developed one of the first pointe shoe fitting certifications that covers every major brand. She is a regular contributor for all Dance Media including Pointe Magazine, Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine and Dance Teacher Magazine. 5 lucky students from DMI winter workshops will be awarded a virtual fitting.
Josephine Lee is an industry leading entrepreneur and an international award winning speaker. She is the founder and CEO of The Pointe Shop - one of the most recognizable dance retailers in the USA. She has over 17 years of pointe shoe fitting experience and has developed one of the first pointe shoe fitting certifications that covers every major brand. She is a regular contributor for all Dance Media including Pointe Magazine, Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine and Dance Teacher Magazine. 5 lucky students from DMI winter workshops will be awarded a virtual fitting.
Marianela Nunez
One luck student from DMI Winter Workshops will be awarded a private zoom lesson with Marianela!
Marianela Numez is an acclaimed dancer with the Royal Ballet. She was born in Buenos Aires and began dancing at the age of three. When she was six she began training at the Teatro Colón Ballet School, joining the Teatro Colón company aged 14. She took on corps and soloist roles and toured internationally, both with the company and as a guest artist with Maximiliano Guerra. Nunez joined The Royal Ballet Upper School in 1997 and joined the Company in 1998, promoted to First Soloist in 2000 and to Principal in 2002 aged 20. She has performed all the leading roles in the classical, dramatic and contemporary repertory
One luck student from DMI Winter Workshops will be awarded a private zoom lesson with Marianela!
Marianela Numez is an acclaimed dancer with the Royal Ballet. She was born in Buenos Aires and began dancing at the age of three. When she was six she began training at the Teatro Colón Ballet School, joining the Teatro Colón company aged 14. She took on corps and soloist roles and toured internationally, both with the company and as a guest artist with Maximiliano Guerra. Nunez joined The Royal Ballet Upper School in 1997 and joined the Company in 1998, promoted to First Soloist in 2000 and to Principal in 2002 aged 20. She has performed all the leading roles in the classical, dramatic and contemporary repertory
Ana Sophia Scheller
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ana Sophia Scheller studied at the School of American Ballet and was a longtime principal dancer with New York City Ballet. Before joining San Francisco Ballet as a principal dancer in 2017, she danced principal or featured roles in Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Hyppolyta) and George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® (Sugarplum Fairy, Dewdrop, Marzipan, and Hot Chocolate) and Martins' The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora, Vivacity, Courage, Ruby, and Princess Florine) and Swan Lake (pas de trois and pas de quatre). She created featured roles in Barak's A Simple Symphony, Elo's Slice to Sharp, and Martins' Bal de Couture, and created corps de ballet roles in Bigonzetti's Luce Nascosta, Martins' Chichester Psalms, and Wheeldon's Les Carillons and Evenfall. She received the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise in 2003 and scholarships for three consecutive years as part of Argentina's National Presidential Prize for Cultural Excellence in Classical Dance.
She is currently a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Ukraine and one student from the DMI Winter Workshops will be awarded a private zoom lesson.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ana Sophia Scheller studied at the School of American Ballet and was a longtime principal dancer with New York City Ballet. Before joining San Francisco Ballet as a principal dancer in 2017, she danced principal or featured roles in Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Hyppolyta) and George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® (Sugarplum Fairy, Dewdrop, Marzipan, and Hot Chocolate) and Martins' The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora, Vivacity, Courage, Ruby, and Princess Florine) and Swan Lake (pas de trois and pas de quatre). She created featured roles in Barak's A Simple Symphony, Elo's Slice to Sharp, and Martins' Bal de Couture, and created corps de ballet roles in Bigonzetti's Luce Nascosta, Martins' Chichester Psalms, and Wheeldon's Les Carillons and Evenfall. She received the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise in 2003 and scholarships for three consecutive years as part of Argentina's National Presidential Prize for Cultural Excellence in Classical Dance.
She is currently a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Ukraine and one student from the DMI Winter Workshops will be awarded a private zoom lesson.
Skylar Brandt
Skylar Brandt attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre from 2005-2009 under the direction of Franco De Vita. Brandt spent five summers at ABT’s New York Summer Intensive, was a National Training Scholar from 2006-2009 and also received the Bender Foundation Scholarship in 2009. Brandt was a silver medalist at Youth America Grand Prix in 2004 and 2008. Brandt joined ABT II (now ABT Studio Company) in 2009, became an apprentice with the main Company in November 2010 and joined the corps de ballet in June 2011. She was appointed a Soloist in August 2015 and a Principal Dancer in September 2020.
One private zoom lesson with Skylar will be awarded at the DMI Winter Workshops.
Skylar Brandt attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre from 2005-2009 under the direction of Franco De Vita. Brandt spent five summers at ABT’s New York Summer Intensive, was a National Training Scholar from 2006-2009 and also received the Bender Foundation Scholarship in 2009. Brandt was a silver medalist at Youth America Grand Prix in 2004 and 2008. Brandt joined ABT II (now ABT Studio Company) in 2009, became an apprentice with the main Company in November 2010 and joined the corps de ballet in June 2011. She was appointed a Soloist in August 2015 and a Principal Dancer in September 2020.
One private zoom lesson with Skylar will be awarded at the DMI Winter Workshops.
Elisabeth Beyer
She is currently dancing with American Ballet Theatres Studio Company A ballet competition star, having won YAGP New York Finals in 2018, USA International Ballet Competition in 2018 and Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2017.
We are excited to be awarding one private zoom lesson with Elisabeth at the DMI Winter Workshops
She is currently dancing with American Ballet Theatres Studio Company A ballet competition star, having won YAGP New York Finals in 2018, USA International Ballet Competition in 2018 and Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2017.
We are excited to be awarding one private zoom lesson with Elisabeth at the DMI Winter Workshops
Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy
The internationally renowned academy was established by Tanya Pearson OAM more than 45 years ago and has produced many graduates of international acclaim. The Tanya Pearson Academy runs a successful selective Part Time Academy for students seeking quality classical ballet training, as well as a Full Time Academy that offers world-class training and education for students wishing to pursue a professional career in ballet and dance.
A one week scholarship will be awarded to a student at the DMI Winter Workshops. .
The internationally renowned academy was established by Tanya Pearson OAM more than 45 years ago and has produced many graduates of international acclaim. The Tanya Pearson Academy runs a successful selective Part Time Academy for students seeking quality classical ballet training, as well as a Full Time Academy that offers world-class training and education for students wishing to pursue a professional career in ballet and dance.
A one week scholarship will be awarded to a student at the DMI Winter Workshops. .
Annette Roselli Dance Academy
The Annette Roselli Dance Academy’s Elite Training Program along with the Junior Excellence Program have been developed with the aim to nurture, support and train talented and promising young dancers in classical ballet. With outstanding and renowned classical teachers who have danced professionally with classical dance companies overseas, including Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet.
We will be awarding a one week scholarship at the DMI Winter Workshop
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The Annette Roselli Dance Academy’s Elite Training Program along with the Junior Excellence Program have been developed with the aim to nurture, support and train talented and promising young dancers in classical ballet. With outstanding and renowned classical teachers who have danced professionally with classical dance companies overseas, including Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet.
We will be awarding a one week scholarship at the DMI Winter Workshop
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Chilton Ballet Academy
Chilton Dance Centre is one of the leading dance schools in New Zealand and offers excellent training in classical and contemporary dance and other related dance styles. We will be awarding a one week scholarship at the DMI Winter workshops
Chilton Dance Centre is one of the leading dance schools in New Zealand and offers excellent training in classical and contemporary dance and other related dance styles. We will be awarding a one week scholarship at the DMI Winter workshops
MEBA Future Dancers
The Future Dancers programme is a transitional programme designed to prepare students for full time ballet training leading towards a professional ballet career. It involves a 2 hour ballet class, pointe class, repertoire, contemporary and specialised coaching.
One scholarship will be awarded at the DMI Winter Workshops
The Future Dancers programme is a transitional programme designed to prepare students for full time ballet training leading towards a professional ballet career. It involves a 2 hour ballet class, pointe class, repertoire, contemporary and specialised coaching.
One scholarship will be awarded at the DMI Winter Workshops
2021 Summer Scholarships announced congratulations!
Central School of Ballet
One of Europe’s leading professional dance training organisations is awarding 2 scholarships for students to attend the two week summer course in 2020. Based in central London, Central School of Ballet’s week and two-week long courses offer an excellent opportunity to experience a taste of life in full-time ballet training. Central’s popular Summer Course provides an opportunity to appreciate professional-level training and the nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Students applying for the Summer Course must be 12-16 years of age and have a minimum of RAD Intermediate Foundation or equivalent, including pointe work. Classes typically commence at 10am each day and end at 5pm. A ballet class is timetabled every day and pointe class or boys coaching is scheduled for every alternate day. Other classes include Pilates, Contemporary and Repertoire. Depending on the length of a course, the course may include classes in Jazz, Character; guest tutors and choreographers are regularly invited to lead a masterclass on Creative Choreography or Improvisation. www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/centralcoursesspringsummercourses.php Chilton Ballet Academy One one week scholarship to The Chilton Ballet Academy, Wellington NZ. One lucky Kiwi will be experiencing a wonderful week. Photo Credit: Amber Griffin Dancer: The beautiful Macy Cook www.chilton.school.nz/dance-centre/chilton-ballet-academy/ The New Zealand School of Dance The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is pleased to make available to DMI a week-long tuition scholarship to a senior student (male or female). This scholarship provides an opportunity for the recipient to work alongside the School’s full-time 1st Yr classical ballet students, joining them for all of their daily technique classes (Monday to Friday, inclusive). The scholarship covers only the recipient’s tuition. Transport, accommodation and living costs are not included. This exciting opportunity in Wellington is a chance to receive training and development from a team of esteemed dance tutors and wellness staff, who prepare students for careers in professional dance performance. At NZSD, students choose to major in contemporary dance or classical ballet, whilst gaining a strong technical foundation in both. As NZSD Director Garry Trinder says “For those who desire a career in dance, the New Zealand School of Dance offers a programme of consummate excellence...we focus on preparing students for the demands of the dance world and their future place in it.” mage credit: New Zealand School of Dance students Isaak McLean & Sook Meng Lim. Photographed by Stephen A’Court www.nzschoolofdance.co.nz/ The Royal New Zealand Ballet he Royal New Zealand Ballet will offer a senior student a week-long internship during the rehearsal period for the 2020 Venus Rising programme, featuring works by Twyla Tharp, Alice Topp and new commissions by Sarah Foster-Sproull and Andrea Schermoly. The chosen dancer will take part in daily company class and will shadow rehearsals under the guidance of Artistic Director Patricia Barker and her artistic team. rnzb.org.nz/ Rambert School, London One 2020 Summer School Scholarship https://www.rambertschool.org.uk/ Queensland Ballet Academy, Brisbane Two, two week tuition scholarships https://www.queenslandballet.com.au/academy Artistry Award Private photo shoot with Julia Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/joyful_dance_photography/ Preparation for Pointe Award One $75 En Pointe Orthotics Voucher https://enpointeorthotics.com.au/ Wear Moi Award Amazingly supported by the always fantastic The Dancers Wardrobe. a $250 Wear Moi voucher to award a talented dancer. thedancerswardrobe.co.nz/ Bloch Incentives To be received by chosen participants at the DMI 2020 Summer Seminars! Grade 2 - 4 group. Bloch Online Gift card Encouragement Award valued for A$50.00 plus a goodie bag of a Bloch Towel, A5 Bloch & QB notepad and pen . Grade 5 - Inter. F. Bloch Online Gift card Encouragement Award valued for A$75.00 plus a goodie bag of a Bloch Towel, A5 Bloch & QB notepad and pen . Intermediate - Adv. F. Bloch Online Gift card Encouragement Award valued for A$100.00 plus a goodie bag of a Bloch Towel, A5 Bloch & QB notepad and pen. Advanced 1+, 15yrs + Bloch Online Gift card Encouragement Award valued for A$125.00 plus a goodie bag of a Bloch Towel, A5 Bloch & QB notepad and pen. www.bloch.com.au/ Dance Masters International will be awarding the following: One thousand dollars for further full time studies. This will be for tuition and received only upon receipt of fees. Two DMI Winter Workshop Scholarships. Winter Workshops 2019 Entry to the 2020 British Ballet Grand Prix www.britishballetgrandprix.com/ Central School of Ballet, London Two 2020 Summer School Scholarships https://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk Dance Works, London Two 2020 Summer School Scholarships http://danceworks.net/ Annette Roselli Dance Academy Brisbane, Australia One weeks scholarship at their full-time Elite Training Programme http://www.annetteroselliballet.com.au/ Annette Roselli Dance Academy International Summer School A Summer School in Brisbane Australia with guest tutors from The Royal Ballet School, London. 16-20 December 2019. Auditions for Royal Ballet School 21 December. http://www.annetteroselliballet.com.au/ Mt Eden Ballet Academy’s 'future dancers' programme One week scholarship http://meba.co.nz/ Potential Award Private photo shoot with Julia Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/joyful_dance_photography/ Summer Seminars 2019 Ballet West, Scotland Two Summer School Scholarships to Ballet West, Scotland. A years full time tuition Scholarship in their training programme leading to BA (hons) validated by the Open University https://www.balletwest.co.uk/ Rambert School, London One Summer School Scholarship https://www.rambertschool.org.uk/ Queensland Ballet Academy, Brisbane Two, one week tuition scholarships https://www.queenslandballet.com.au/academy Central School of Ballet, London One Summer School Scholarship https://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/ Charlesworth Ballet Institute, Perth One Summer School Scholarship https://charlesworthballet.com.au/ Bloch Encouragment Award Three Bloch Vouchers valued at $150au, postage included https://www.bloch.com.au/ Wear Moi Award $200 to spend on Wear Moi dance wear Curtesy of Dancers Wardrobe, Auckland https://thedancerswardrobe.co.nz/ Wairere Pilates, Wellington Three private Pilates sessions http://www.wairerepilates.co.nz/classes Dance Pilates, Auckland Two, one month class passes https://www.dancepilates.com/ Movementor Pilates, Christchurch Three private pilates sessions http://www.movementorpilates.co.nz/ Potential Award Private photo shoot with Julia Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/joyful_dance_photography/ En Pointe Dance Academy, Wellington One Easter School Scholarship http://www.enpointe.co.nz/ Preparation for Pointe Award One $75 En Pointe Orthotics Voucher https://enpointeorthotics.com.au/ WINTER WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCEMENTS 2018 - Potential Plus Award: The Dancers Wardrobe: $50 vouchers http://thedancerswardrobe.co.nz/ Chelsea Humm, Anna Lee School of Dance Dani Kramers, La Muse - DMI 2019 Winter Workshop Scholarships Harriet Ensor, Dance on the Grove Nami Nitta, Convergence Dance Studios - DMI ITP Scholarship Lauren Wycherley, Mt Eden Ballet Academy - DMI Passion Award Competition Entry 2019 Kyoka Takahashi, Convergence Dance Studios Ema Takahashi, Convergence Dance Studios - Annette Roselli Dance Academy Brisbane, Australia One weeks scholarship at their full-time Elite Training Programme http://www.annetteroselliballet.com.au/ Kohana Williams, Mt Eden Ballet Academy - Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy Two scholarships for one week full time training http://www.classicalcoaching.com/ Tara Kinajil-Moran, Wellington Dance & Performing Arts Clemecy van Rij, Convergence Dance Studios - Mt Eden Ballet Academy’s 'future dancers' programme One week scholarship http://meba.co.nz/ Tayla Briggs, Nelson Academy of Performing Arts - Two weeks training experience with final year Classical Ballet students following the BA Hons Theatre Dance degree programme. This opportunity allows the chance to study technique and repertoire classes in our professionally equipped studios in London during the Autumn term http://www.londonstudiocentre.org/ Dane Head, Mt Eden Ballet Academy - Central School of Ballet One of Europe’s leading professional dance training organisations is awarding 3 scholarships for students to attend the two week summer course in 2019. Monday 29 July – Saturday 10 August 2019. Based in central London, Central School of Ballet’s week and two-week long courses offer an excellent opportunity to experience a taste of life in full-time ballet training. Central’s popular Summer Course provides an opportunity to appreciate professional-level training and the nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Students applying for the Summer Course must be 12-16 years of age and have a minimum of RAD Intermediate Foundation or equivalent, including pointe work. Classes typically commence at 10am each day and end at 5pm. A ballet class is timetabled every day and pointe class or boys coaching is scheduled for every alternate day. Other classes include Pilates, Contemporary and Repertoire. Depending on the length of a course, the course may include classes in Jazz, Character; guest tutors and choreographers are regularly invited to lead a masterclass on Creative Choreography or Improvisation. www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/centralcoursesspringsummercourses.php Samantha Grammer, Dance on the Grove Christina Nam, Convergence Dance Studio Sophie Siebuhr, Anneliese Gilberd Academy |