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.
Lightning Elite
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$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
July 28-August 8, 2025NoCo’s pre-college program is for any young artist who will be enrolled in high school in September 2025 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 2025 NoCo representatives will once again be scouting at select regionals and Nationals.
Peridance Center
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Teen Summer Intensive
June 30 - July 12, 2025Ages 12-17
The Teen Summer Intensive is a two-week summer intensive that emphasizes contemporary forms and is tailored to push dancers both technically and artistically. Students will study a variety of genres from renowned faculty and work with fresh and upcoming choreographers in New York City. The daily schedule will include 4 classes in various styles including Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Theater Dance, Hip Hop, Body Conditioning, and Repertoire Rehearsal. The program will culminate in a live performance at Peridance’s KnJ Theater
AMDA
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AMDA College of Performing Arts, New York City & Los Angeles
AMDA will award five $750 scholarships to select dancers shea 13-18 for their High School Summer Conservatory, which can be attended in either New York City or Los Angeles. Additionally, a “Fast Pass” will be awarded to Teen and Senior Regional Title WInners, displaying advanced technical execution, artistic interpretation, and overall presentation. This ticket invites the recipient to audition for AMDA at Headliners Nationals, where they could qualify for a $40,000 or $60,000 scholarship to AMDA’s four-year BFA or prorated two-year conservatory programs.