Scholarship Applications will be accepted between April
15th, 2025 and May 23rd, 2025
Recipients will be notified May 30th, 2025
*Scholarships are not available for Rec Center dance classes.
Only internal CSB school classes are available for qualifying students.
*Scholarships are available for ALL qualifying dancers for performance fees.
Founded in 2012, Centennial State Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization encompassing a youth ballet company and school. Located in Longmont, Colorado and serving the Northern Colorado community with a mission "to engage, enrich, and inspire the human spirit through artistically exceptional youth ballet education, performance, and community engagement."
David Kingsley was one of the first board members of Centennial State Ballet. He performed in the role of Grandfather in CSB's The Nutcracker for many years and enjoyed being a ‘grandparent’ to every company member at CSB. Following his death on May 23, 2020, the Centennial State Ballet Board of Directors voted to name the Scholarship Fund the David V Kingsley Memorial Scholarship.
We strive to give all dancers a chance to grow, learn, and shine in the world of ballet. We have a limited number of scholarships available. We are able to present six scholarships total for the upcoming season, which opens June 1, 2025.
*Scholarships are NOT available for Longmont Rec Center dance classes. ONLY internal CSB school classes are available for qualifying students.
*Scholarships are available for ALL qualifying dancers for performance fees.
Key Details about the Scholarship Program:
--The window to apply opens April 15, 2025, and closes May 23, 2025.
--Awards will be communicated no later than May 30, 2025.
--Scholarship awards are at the discretion of the scholarship committee, overseen by the Board of Directors, AND are not guaranteed for every applicant.
--The application process is confidential. (personal info is only shared with the scholarship Committee Head, and then personal identifying information is redacted before the committee is called in for awards selection) Final Awards are shared with Accounting in order to process the scholarship.
--The scholarships are awarded based on financial need and may include school tuition, performance fees, and a generous offer through our partner Boulder Body Wear for dance shoes and tights.
--Scholarships may be awarded as partial or in full at the discretion of the committee.
--The application process is simple, and we encourage all interested families to apply.
--Scholarships are available for students of all ages and experience levels.
--Scholarship recipients will have attendance requirements that are age-appropriate to remain in good standing for the entirety of each season.
--Scholarships may be withdrawn at the discretion of the committee for noncompliance with requirements. These requirements will be reviewed quarterly.
--Scholarship applicants will be required to resubmit annually to determine eligibility and renewal.
Dancers awarded scholarships must abide by the rules in the Scholarship Agreement.
You can read the Scholarship Agreement HERE
