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EDGE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented with The Dance Fund
Scholarship is not offered at this time
FOUNDERS, DIRECTORS
Randy Allaire
Bill Prudich
Developed by Allaire and Prudich. Established at L.A. Dance Academy 1989-1991, and later at EDGE in 1992.
Program Alumni 1989-2018
WHO IT'S FOR
This opportunity is for serious dancers who are able to commit up to 36 hours per week (36-plus hours during rehearsals and performances) to study at the world renowned EDGE Performing Arts Center for one year. Scholarship is for dancers whose schedule is flexible allowing them time to take class from a wide range of participating EDGE teachers. Its for dancers who are passionate, dedicated and ready for the challenge.
WHAT IT IS
Selected by audition, up to twenty dancers are chosen to receive this one-year scholarship. Weekly, it includes up to: 18 classes from our open-schedule, three 2-hour professional development workshops and five hours of apprenticeship. And, the opportunity to rehearse and perform in our annual show. The program is guided by the Directors with one-on-one expert advice from teachers.
Professional development workshops include dance, choreography, acting improvisation, audition technique, preparing an audition song, trade discussions and other know-how. Special opportunities include taking headshots, becoming acquainted with dance agencies and being showcased in our annual show. Past participants have had the opportunity to gain additional performance experience in film, video and live productions. Workshops may be open to other students.
EDGE is the host for this amazing opportunity presented by The Dance Fund. Created in 1988 by Randy Allaire and Bill Prudich over 550 dancers are among a select group who have participated in this opportunity. Participants include Laney Filuk, Lisa Coppola-Lindholm, Gil Duldulao, RJ Durell, Shawnette Heard, Bobby Newberry, Tracy Phillips, Becca Sweitzer, Malaya, Adam Parson, Nancy Anderson, Liana Blackburn, Khasan Brailsford, Hannah Douglass, Kelli Erdmann, KC Monnie, Jasmine Perri, Brittany Russell, Michael Stein, Dani Vitale, Charlie Williams, and many others. Allaire and Prudich continue to direct the program working closely with the participants.
The program is avocational and offered through the studio. It is not part of the Academy at EDGE and is not vocational or part of a curriculum. It is not graded and does not issue a degree, academic credit or certification associated with an academic or vocational school. It does not guarantee professional representation or employment.
The Dance Fund
Founded in 2005 by Randy Allaire, Carol Connors and Bill Prudich, The Dance Fund provides educational and scholarship opportunities, professional development, and fiscal sponsorship to dancers, choreographers, and dance companies. The Dance Fund also engages with various organizations in the community to provide meaningful programs to youth as well as other social and cultural communities.
The Dance Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support to and benefit the Los Angeles dance community, engage in meaningful community programming, and promote the mental and physical benefits of dance.
thedancefund.org
NOTABLE PARTICIPANTS
Partial list of scholarship participants and their experiences. We're proud to be a part of their journey. Please note: we do not guarantee employment or representation.
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CHOREOGRAPHERS
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Gil Duldulao
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Janet Jackson, Britney Spears
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RJ Durell
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Madonna, American Idol, Katy Perry, Iron Man, Pink, Superbowl 2015
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Shawnette Heard
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Janet Jackson, Tweet, MTV's Becoming
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Caty Jean
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Leffluer des sens (Director)
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Jason Myhre
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Rihanna, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Shakira, Anastacia
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Bobby Newberry
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Pussycat Dolls, Girlicious
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Tracy Phillips
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American Music Awards, Dancing with the Stars, Rhianna, Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Covergirl, Kmart
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Becca Sweitzer
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Hart of Dixie, Raphael Saadig, Scissor Sisters, The Goldbergs
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TALENT AGENTS
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Lisa Coppola
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Co-founder, Principal and Agent, Go 2 Talent Agency
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Laney Filuk
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Co-founder, Principal and Agent, BLOC Talent Agency
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CASTING DIRECTOR
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Marissa Munoz
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Founder, Principal and Director, M Casting -- Old Navy, Gap (Dance)
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TEACHERS
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Blake Angier
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Malaya Ho
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Elizabeth Petrin
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Dani Vitale
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Liana Blackburn
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Tiffany Leise Taskey
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Aury Reitz
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Michelle Vrakelos
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Dom Chaiduang
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Chelsea Michener
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Claude Racine
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Christina Woodard
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Lisa Eaton
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KC Monnie
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Gregg Russell
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Kyle Hill
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Bobby Newberry
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Sarah Smith
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Scott Hislop
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Adam Parson
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Becca Sweitzer
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PERFORMERS
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Samantha Abrantes
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Paris Disney
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McKenzie Anderson
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Glee, X Factor, Chrysler, Bunheads, UGGS, Toms
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Nancy Anderson
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Justin Timberlake (tour), Christina Aguilera (tour), Britney Spears (tour), Gap
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Tim Anderson
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Wicked (tour), The Color Purple (NY), 9 to 5 (original cast), Reba McIntire
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Alyx Andrushuk
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American Music Awards, Selena Gomez, Target, Carly Rae Jepsen
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Chad Azadan
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River North Company, Celine Dion
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Liana Blackburn
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Britney Spears, Viva Laughlin, Chris Angels Believe
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Lindsay Blaufarb
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Beat Freaks (Americas Next Best Dance Crew)
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Khasan Brailsford
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Beyonce, Pink
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Zac Brazenas
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Celine Dion World Tour, Britney Spears
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Dominic Chaiduang
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Celine Dion (tour), Paul McCartney (tour), Wicked (tour)
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Lexi Contursi
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Katy Perry, X Factor, Glee, Taylor Swift, Laguna Beach, Ted 2
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Jessica Cropper
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Benjamin Button (Cate Blanchett dance double), Glee, CSI
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Tiffany Daniels
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The Color Purple (tour), Gangster Squad, Kelly Clarkson, The X Factor
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Audrey Douglass
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Radio City Rockettes, Beyonce, VMA's, L.A. Opera (La Traviata), The Question
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Hannah Douglass
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Beyonce, Glee, Footloose, Iron Man 2, Britney Spears, Seal
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RJ Durell
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Cher (tour), Macy Grey, Destiny's Child, Movin' Out (tour)
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Kelli Erdmann
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Glee, Wicked, Victorious, Samsung, Reebok, Daft Punk
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Reshma Gajjar
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Madonna (tour), VH1 Hit The Floor
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Molly Gosline
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Beyonce, My Chemical Romance
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Zachary Hensler
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Aida (tour), Wicked (LA, tour)
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Stephen Hernandez
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Newies, LA Phil, American Airlines, Shaping Sounds, 90210
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Kyle Hill
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Glee, Wicked (Broadway and tour)
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Scott Hislop
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Ted 2, Benjamin Button, Spiderman, Titanic, Charlie's Angels
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Yayoi Ito
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Rockettes, Wayne Brady Show, Anastacia (tour)
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Casey Johansen
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Lady Gaga, Academy Awards, Glee, Ted 2, Ford, Subway, MTV Movie Awards
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Keith Kool
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L.A. Opera, Contact (LA, tour), Fiddler On The Roof (NY)
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Taeok Lee
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Taylor Swift Tour, American Music Awards, Grammys
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Shanna Lord
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Cirque du Soliel, Anastacia
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Kandis Mak
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Bette Midler, The Showgirl Must Go On, Ellen DeGeneres Show
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Nikki Medrano
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Emmy Awards, Janelle Monae, BET Awards, American Idol
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Ragon Miller
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Chris Brown, Dancing with the Stars, Pitbull, Ariana Grande, VMAs
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Marvin Milora
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Justin Bieber, Cheetah Girls (tour), Britney Spears
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KC Monnie
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Teen Beach Movie, Dancing with the Stars, Glee, Fame, American idol
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Preston Mui
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Mariah Carey (tour), Paulina Rubio (tour)
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Michael Munday
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Glee, Ted 2
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Shelby Rabara
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GLEE, Limelight (TV pilots)
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Julie Schmid
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The Mindy Project, Katy Perry, Switched at Birth, 90210, Kelly Clarkson
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Logan Schyvynck
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Kesha (tour), Chris Angels Believe
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Rachele Smith
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Center Stage 2 (lead), Bring it On 5 (lead)
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Sarah Smith
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Britney Spears, Austin Powers 1, 2 & 3, CSI Miami, Batman
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Michael Stein
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Britney Spears, Glee, Kylie Minogue, Cee Lo Green, American Idol
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Jon Stotlar
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Paris Disney, Tokyo Disney
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Becca Sweitzer
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Hairspray (film), Christina Aguilera, Tropic Thunder
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Victor Tang
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Madonna
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Ryan Thomas
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Queen Latifah Cover Girl campaign
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Addie Yungmee
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The Gymnast (lead), Madonna (tour), Celine Dion (tour), Cher (tour)
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Austin Westbay
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Kesha (tour), Hysterica Dance Company
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Charlie Williams
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Sound of Music live, Tony Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Academy Awards, America's Got Talent, Memphis (OBC)
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Dani Vitale
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Glee, Beyonce, Shake It Up, The Voice, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Grammys
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