Partners and Scholarships
At Headliners Dance Championships, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a community where dancers can thrive. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond the stage, as we proudly present partnerships and scholarship opportunities that elevate the aspirations of the next generation!
THE HEADLINER FOUNDATION
A not for profit subsidiary of Headliners that provides scholarships to dancers wishing to pursue dance as a career as well as to offer support to the dance community.
ADCC STUDIO OF EXCELLENCE
Headliners is a proud member of the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions. At each Headliners event, the ADCC Studio of Excellence Award and a scholarship check for $500 will be presented to one studio that best exemplifies the values of the ADCC – working together and striving for excellence.
Liberate Artists
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FOCUS – Los Angeles, CA
July 26-31, 2024Ages: 12 – 18 - for dancers who can handle a rigorous schedule
Scholarship: $750
FOCUS is a commercial dance experience held over 6-days in sunny LA. Dancers train with renowned professionals, film a professional music video, and connect with fantastic dancers! Past faculty have included Lauren Froderman, Cyrus Spencer, Will Bell, Kaycee Rice, and Ysabelle Capitule, among others!
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CAMP Liberate – Clayton, GA
August 6-12, 2024Overnight camp – ages 8-18
Scholarship: $500
For children/teens with dreams of performing as a dancer, singer, or actor on stage and screen! You will train with top industry professionals and perform in one of our three shows: a contemporary concert, a commercial dance performance, or our Broadway-style cabaret.
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Lightning Elite
$750 Scholarship for each dancer
Dancers will travel to Disney World in Florida OR Disneyland in California to work with industry professionals and perform a choreographed set for park attendees. Scholarship includes hotel accommodations, private workshops with Disney cast members, park passes, Lightning Elite swag, VIP viewing for the Disney Spectacular, VIP Character breakfast, Farewell dinner and more!
Norwalk Conservatory Of The Arts
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Headliners is proud to partner with The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts whose programs are designed to challenge and prepare students with the skills and tools needed for a career in the performing arts. Undergraduate degrees are available in 3 areas: Musical Theatre Performance, Musical Theatre Dance Performance and Television/Film Performance.
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Pre-College Intensive
June 17-28, 2024NoCo’s pre-college program is for any young artist who will be enrolled in high school in September 2024 and is interested in a professional career in music theater, music theater dance performance, commercial dance, or television/film. PreCollege will parallel our conservatory program for two weeks to give students an understanding and feel of a professional career in the performing arts. Students will attend class with some of Broadway’s biggest stars, seminars from industry professionals, and attend various workshops where you will get to work on your materials.
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Conservatory Scholarships
Partial and full scholarships have been awarded to dancers that attended Headliners events. In 2024 NoCo representatives will once again be scouting at select regionals and Nationals.
Peridance Center
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CORE Prep Intensive
August 22-26Ages 8-14 - $200 Scholarship
The Core Prep Intensive is a one-week intensive that will be divided into 2 levels. Students will take daily ballet and modern classes and will be introduced to other dance styles including Jazz, Leaps & Turns, Hip Hop, Improvisation and Composition. Schedule includes 4 classes; mornings will focus on ballet and modern technique and afternoons will have two elective styles.
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Peridance Contemporary Dance Company
August 16-25Ages 17+ - $200 Scholarship
Participants attending the PCDC Intensive will study with Artistic Director Igal Perry and renowned guest faculty members. The program will include classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Improvisation, and Repertory, among others, and culminate in a performance at Peridance’s KnJ Theater.