APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- • Applicant must be between the ages of: 13-17 years old and located in Southern California.
- • Applicant must fill a completed application form, including:
- • Audition video
- • Parent/Guardian Letter of Need
- • Applicant Letter of Intent/Essay
- • School/Instructor Recommendation Letter
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AUDITION VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
- • 2 minute solo audition video (any International Dance Style)
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PARENT/GUARDIAN LETTER OF NEED REQUIREMENTS
Letter Requirements:
- • Why does your child need the scholarship?
- • Please explain any personal or financial circumstances that affect your ability to pay for the classes?
- • Please submit your letter in English. The letter can be 100 words or less.
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APPLICANT LETTER OF INTENT/ESSAY
Essay Requirements:
- • Share your passion for dance with us and tell us why the Bellydance Evolution Youth Sponsorship Program will help you take your dancing to the next level?
- • Please submit your essay in English. The essay can be 100 words or less.
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SCHOOL/INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDATION LETTER
Letter Requirements:
- • Share why you feel the applicant should be awarded the BDE Youth Sponsorship Program.
- • Please submit your letter in English. The letter can be 100 words or less.
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BDE YOUTH SPONSORSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- • Applicant must be between the ages of: 12-17 years old
- • Applicant must have their parent/guardian’s consent.
- • Parent/Guardian must submit their gross annual household income.
- • The BDE Youth Sponsorship must be used within one year of their acceptance.
- • School will provide quarterly (every 3 months) detailed proof proof of enrollment and attendance.
- • BDE must be provided with “Student updates” – ie. presentations, photos, videos as well as social media with sponsorship tags
- (#BellydanceEvolution #BDEyouthsponsorship)
- • If student cannot continue training due to illness/injury/personal emergency, they must provide the school and BDE with a letter detailing the situation and medical/doctor’s note (if applicable). Then, their funds will be placed in a “Frozen” account, either within the school, or remainder returned to Sponsor and placed in a “Frozen” account. The length the account will remain “Frozen” will be determined by BDE based on the circumstances.
If you have any additional questions email: info@bellydanceevolution.com
