DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

This webpage contains information important to the dance scholarship application process. Please read it carefully prior to completing your application.

St. Olaf dance scholarships are merit-based scholarships that are awarded to students with exceptional dance talent. Students also may qualify for additional need-based aid, in which case the dance scholarship becomes part of the student's financial aid package.

Dance Alumni Scholarship

Awards of $4,000 - $8,000 per year are open to dance majors and non-dance majors. These are renewable scholarships that require continued participation in one of the dance companies and recommendation of the dance faculty. It is potentially a $32,000 4-year scholarship.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Complete the application and mail. Your dance scholarship application must be received by Thursday, October 15, 2009.

A complete application includes:

  • The completed DANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (note: the regular application for admission is January 15, 2010)
  • Dance resume
  • One letter of recommendation from dance teacher (which may be submitted directly by your teacher)
  • Video of performance and/or choreography (ONLY if unable to attend audition on Oct. 16). The video may contain recent performances, class work, or work choreographed. Please identify which dancer you are.

Send all materials in one package (recommendations excepted) to:

Gwen Daniels, St. Olaf Dance Department
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Ave.
Northfield, MN 55057-2198

Or, FAX to: 507-786-3332

2. Attend* the dance scholarship audition on Friday, October 16, 2009, 2:00-3:30 in Dittmann Dance Studio One. BRING DANCE CLOTHES (NO SHOES NEEDED). This audition date is part of the Fine Arts Focus, held in conjunction with the campus-wide Fall Preview days. We encourage you to come for the full day's events. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN AUDITION.

Dancers coming for the audition do not need to prepare any material. You will be taking a movement class where you will be asked to demonstrate good, clear alignment and your ability to learn new material and perform it in small groups. You may also be asked to improvise with other students. Please come dressed in dance clothes (so we can see you move) and no shoes.

*If unable to attend, please include with your application a video of a current performance and/or a sample of your choreography (both preferred).

Link to St. Olaf Merit Scholarship Webpage

PROGRAM TIMELINE

Oct. 15, 2009
Dance scholarship application deadline

Oct. 16, 2009
Dance Scholarship auditions on campus

Jan. 15, 2010
Your completed St. Olaf College Application for Admission must be on file in the Admissions Office

Mid-March, 2010
Scholarship results are mailed

May 1, 2010
National Candidate Reply date (date by which all students must respond to offers of college admission and to scholarship awards.)

The scholarship application form is an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file. To view and print it you need the Acrobat Viewer.

To request a printed form, send your name and complete mailing address to Gwen Daniels:

by phone: 507-786-3248

by email: ole-dance@stolaf.edu

by US mail:

Gwen Daniels, St. Olaf Dance Department
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield MN 55057-1098