Scholarship opportunity for male dancers

Posted by Press Release on April 10, 2013

Brandywine Ballet Company is offering qualified male dancers a unique opportunity to advance their dance training by offering full scholarships to the dance program.

The competitive scholarships will include a full training scholarship for the 2013-2014 Brandywine Ballet Season, a full scholarship to the four-week 2014 Summer Intensive Program, and a possible monthly stipend based on need for male students ages 14 to 20. There are four scholarships available. These scholarships may be renewed yearly based on training progress as determined by the artistic staff.

“The Brandywine Ballet has always been known for its strong pas de deux choreography and been fortunate to have a number of talented male dancers over the past 33 years,” said Donna Muzio, Founder and Artistic Director of the Brandywine Ballet Company. “We felt, however, that we could do more to promote male dance training in the region. As one of the very few ballet organizations in the Chester County area to offer pas de deux choreography and quality performance venues for males, these scholarships are an excellent opportunity for male dancers to train and improve their art.”

Male dancers are provided a comprehensive program encompassing technique, partnering, strength and fitness training. Instructors include Brandywine Ballet male dance professionals such as Tim Early and former Pennsylvania Ballet member Meredith Rainey.

To be considered for one of these competitive scholarships, applicants must audition at the Brandywine Ballet Company by July 19. The scholarships will be awarded Aug. 2. Applicants should contact the Brandywine Ballet Company offices at 610-692-6402 or email info@brandywineballet.org to arrange an audition or if they have questions. Video submissions may also be accepted if travel presents a problem. Please call for details.

“This exciting scholarship is in keeping with a key component of our mission; to provide exceptional, professional training opportunities for dancers,” added Logan Sossman, Executive Director of the Brandywine Ballet Company. “We’ve taken the financial factor out of the equation, so four qualified male dancers can receive excellent training and five performance opportunities ranging from classic works to innovative contemporary ballet. It’s quite a deal.”