16+ Dance Scholarships

Eligibility

• You must apply online for this scholarship by Monday 14th October 2024.
• Candidates are to submit a letter of approximately 200 words outlining the reasons they are applying. You may wish to consider the following:
  – Your understanding of what the scholarship entails
  – Your suitability for the role of scholar
  – Your commitment to Dance in the school
  – Your understanding of Dance as a whole
  – Your Dance interests

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an audition and short interview w/c 11th November 2024.

Candidates need to prepare a short solo of maximum 1 min 30 that demonstrates their technical and creative capability. This can be in the form of any dance style.

Dance Scholar benefits

Dance scholars will benefit from a wide range of exciting opportunities including:

• Mentoring from specialist staff:1:1 mentoring from specialist members of staff about academic progress and recommendations on how to wider learning.
• Working alongside scholars.
• Participating in workshops with outside dance artists and dance companies in a range of dance styles.
• Being part of an international performing arts tour.
• Facilitating school performances whilst working alongside the Head of Dance.  Scholars will have the opportunity to perform in the annual dance production (& small scale performance evenings throughout the year) and choreograph for younger students in a range of styles or to create and perform a solo piece.
• Lead extra-curricular dance clubs and activities throughout the school year.
• Plan and lead workshops on the GDST dance festival, whilst working alongside outside dance artists.
• Help mentor GCSE students with their choreography exam pieces.
• Attending an extra curricular programme of trips and visits.
• Participate in the GDST Day of Dance at Pineapple Dance studios, taking part in a range of dance workshops led by artists working in the dance industry.

What skills should I have to be a Dance Scholar?

Essential: To demonstrate high levels of competence in performance, evidenced by work in a variety of practical environments To demonstrate commitment to dance as a practical activity through persistence and determination To demonstrate commitment to dance as an academic pursuit with a high level of achievement To behave in such a manner as to be a role model to both their peers and the younger members of the school To be able to work creatively and efficiently with others and to actively encourage participation To be able to promote the department on a wider level throughout the school To take responsibility for running departmental activities alongside the Head of Dance

Desirable: Seek further opportunities to develop Dance within the school environment and broaden their own interest in different styles of dance Possess passion and interest in leading on our extra-curricular programme for the younger students Demonstrate a broader interest in Dance as a subject Exhibit a can-do attitude and be open to challenges Be able to think creatively and beyond conventional approaches To take an active role in current practical activities in both organisation and execution To demonstrate confidence when dealing with others, particularly younger members of the school community

Apply

To apply for a scholarship, please register for a parent account.  If you have already submitted an application for your daughter, please register using the same email address you applied with.

 REGISTER FOR PARENT ACCOUNT