TAP- Give Students a Chance to Jump for Joy!

In keeping with its mission to extend the artistry, passion and sheer joy of dance to our students, Boulder Ballet has established a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). As one of the region’s premier ballet schools, they believe that no child should be denied an arts education because of finances.With the current uncertain economy, tuition costs are even more of a concern than in previous years. With TAP, Boulder Ballet can make the study of ballet a reality for deserving young artists in need of assistance. Executive Director Peter Davison, a staunch supporter of the assistance program, states, “We are dedicated to broadening our student base and bringing fresh, deserving talent into our classes.”With a gift of $2,500 or more, a scholarship can be established in the name of the donor or in honor of someone special. Individuals and businesses may fund a partial or full scholarship on an annual basis. Or they may permanently endow a Boulder Ballet scholarship to create a lasting legacy that will support talented young student dancers for generations to come.To date Boulder Ballet has received scholarship funds from Colorado Business Bank, Roche Corporation and Qualcomm. The organization’s development director Brooke Parkin is encouraged by the early support, “We thank them for their generous help in launching the much needed scholarship fund. It’s a great beginning.”Auditions for the scholarship program will be held on Sunday, January 4th from 4-5:00 p.m. in Boulder Ballet’s Studio 1 at the Dairy Center for Arts on Walnut Street. All interested students ages 6-8 should arrive at the Dairy for registration at 3:30 p.m. They must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A meeting for the parents and guardians will take place during the audition. The Scholarship Committee will make the selection based on financial need and aptitude. Selected students will be notified by Friday, January 16th.Boulder Ballet invites individuals and businesses to join them in keeping the dream alive of an exciting ballet education for all deserving students in need of “a little help from their friends.”For more information, please go to www.boulderballet.org.