Details

$200 scholarship. This is intended to cover full weekend pass registration and to offset travel costs. The scholarship recipient is expected to attend classes at the event. The final responsibility for timely registration and satisfactory travel and housing arrangements lies with the recipient. Additional funds will not be available for cost overruns.

After attendance at your selected event, we will ask the recipient to write a short statement about their experience. We would love to share your experience with the rest of the community, and it will help publicize for the next scholarship we offer!

Selection Process

The scholarship will be awarded based on the personal statement in the application as reviewed by a small committee of BDNY staff. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, October 1 at midnight and decisions will be made by Monday, October 9. Applicants must be at least 18 years old; Friday Night Blues staff instructors are ineligible. Although none of the criteria below are specifically required, in selecting a recipient we will prioritize candidates who:

• Have never attended an exchange outside of New York City
• Would be unable to attend without financial assistance
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued development as a blues dancer
• Have volunteered for Friday Night Blues NYC, Motley Hue Fusion, or Nocturne Blues
• Contribute to the diversity of our dance community

If a change in circumstances prevents the scholarship recipient from attending their proposed dance event, they are to notify BDNY as soon as possible so that other arrangements can be made including change to another dance event if a pass has not yet been purchased, or transfer of the purchased pass to another recipient if it has already been purchased.

We will be publicly sharing the name of the scholarship recipient. After the recipient attends their selected event, we will ask for a short written statement and a picture of the recipient so we can share your experience with the rest of our community!

Qualified Events

Bambloozled
October 13-15, 2017, Washington, D.C.
D.C. is known for spacious venues, amazing late night food, and some of the best live music you can come by! Join us for a weekend workshop extravaganza amidst the scenic Glen Echo National Park. Getting to D.C. is easy via bus or train. Registration open now!

Blues Muse
October 20-22, 2017, Philadelphia, PA
Blues Muse is a workshop weekend dedicated to bringing out the muse in every follow, and teaching leads to appreciate and collaborate with their partner. Getting to Philadelphia is easy via bus or train. Registration open now!

Snowbound Blues
December 8-10, 2017, Rochester, NY
Snowbound is a cozy weekend workshop event known for great classes and a friendly vibe. This event is in a few months, so most details will be announced later in the future, including registration. For now, check out their instructor line up! Some people carpool from NYC, otherwise you can take Amtrak or check JetBlue for flight sales in the next few months.

Scholarship Fund

Currently, Blues Dance New York can only fund the attendance of a single dancer at one dance event. If you are interested in contributing to this scholarship fund so we can help more people attend more dance events, please contact Melissa at melissa@fridaynightblues.nyc.

Application

The application is now closed.  Thanks to all who applied!