As part of its mission, Springfield Ballet is pleased to offer tuition and pointe shoe scholarships for children ages seven and older who have a strong passion for and desire to study ballet. No previous dance experience is needed to apply; Springfield Ballet trains students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Interested students must complete a detailed application, exhibit talent and potential, and attend an audition class in order to be considered for tuition and/or pointe shoe scholarships. Applicants should be willing to maintain a committed training schedule. Limited funds are available each semester for partial, or in some cases full, scholarships.
Winter/Spring 2025 Scholarships and Work-Study Grants:
Applications for Winter/Spring 2025 Scholarships (need-based), Male Work-Study Grants (merit-based, age 10+) and Female Work-Study Grants (merit-based, in Ballet 5A+ and in 9th-12th grade) are found at the link below with audition information in the application packet. Applications are due by Monday, November 11 with auditions held November 13-16 (date/time based on age and experience).
Winter/Spring 2025 Scholarship and Work-Study Application and Audition Information
Sara Brummel's Community Scholarship:
Springfield Ballet is proud to offer Sara Brummel's Community
Scholarship dedicated to serving BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of
Color) students who are interested in studies of dance. Applications are found at the link below and are due by Monday, November 11.
Community Scholarship Application for Winter/Spring 2025
Pointe Shoe Scholarships:
Applications for Winter/Spring 2025 Pointe Shoe Scholarships will be available in January 2025. Eligibility requirements include being a dancer
placed at the Ballet 4B+ level, studying en pointe, and having an impeccable attendance record.
Application materials - COMING SOON
For more information on scholarship opportunities and details, call Springfield Ballet at 417.862.1343
Enjoy this beautiful video of past scholarship recipient, Maria Hall. Courtesy of Miles Boyer Photography.