The Joan Myers Brown Equity Scholarship Fund is based on the belief that when given an opportunity to learn and do what they love, every student with motivation can succeed. Therefore every student deserves at least one chance to try. But we are fully aware that not every student has the financial means or support to participate in training and educational dance programs that will give them access to the information they need in pursuit of their goals. To level the playing field of opportunity and identify talent, Francisco Gella Dance Works offers financial support through full and partial tuition scholarships to eligible applicants of all backgrounds for its intensives and workshops. Scholarship decisions are based on a combined evaluation of financial need as well as the demonstrated potential for success as a future professional dance. Dancers may apply from any ethnic or racial background. All applicants must be an intermediate or advanced dancer. This means that a dancer has had at least two years of consistent technical training and takes a minimum of three hours of ballet per week. A video of the applicant showing their technique in class or a solo performance is required. A video showing work at the ballet barre or across the floor is preferred. A letter of support from a current teacher or director providing detail on the student's current ability level, aptitude for learning, performance in class, potential for success, and individual motivation to succeed is required. Summer program scholarship deadlines are February 15 for 1st round review and priority in awarding scholarships and April 30 for 2nd round review and awarding of any remaining scholarship funds. Fall program deadlines are September 10 for 1st round review and priority in awarding scholarships and October 15 for 2nd round review and awarding of any remaining scholarship funds. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.