Dance Exposure Scholarships
A first experience with the arts can last a lifetime
The Dance Exposure Project is an effort to 'even the playing field' for low-income or at-risk students in the Stamford and Norwalk school districts. With the help of generous individuals and area foundations including Stamford Rotary, GenRe and Geneve Foundation, Dance Exposure Project Scholarships provide tuition-free dance training to under-served youth who have demonstrated talent and a drive to dance. Students are encouraged to participate through annual outreach auditions and satellite classes in local elementary schools.
Artistic Director Brett Raphael and/or local dance professionals nominate individual students for the scholarships after consultation with parents and school administrators. Emphasis is placed on serving youngsters ages 9-18 and families who would not otherwise be able to afford accelerated training in their field of study. Stamford & Norwalk students attend year-long or summer intensive classes at our affiliated school, Connecticut Ballet Center.
Call us at 860-293-1039 or 203-964-1211 to find out about the scholarship opportunity.
Scholarship auditions
2026–27 scholarship audition dates to be announced. Inquiries are welcome year-round.
Open to incoming 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Students should wear comfortable clothing and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no charge for this audition class.
To learn more about trying out for a scholarship, call us at (203) 964-1211 or (860) 293-1039.
Over Three Decades of Community Engagement
Since 1991, more than 2,700 children have received foundational dance training through the Dance Exposure Project.
The program was first funded by the GE Foundation and Xerox Foundation. That kind of multi-year commitment from major institutions built a program that continues today, supported by local foundations and individual donors.
