Reach, Charlotte Ballet’s nationally recognized need-based dance scholarship program, makes beginning-level, quality dance training accessible to students who demonstrate the potential to be trained in dance. The program affords children the opportunity to access quality dance training in their neighborhoods free of charge promoting self-esteem, discipline, a strong work ethic, and an appreciation for the arts.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be no younger than 7 years old and no older than 10 years old by October 15, 2024.
- Must attend an audition during Summer 2024 and demonstrate the potential to be trained in dance (no previous experience or preparation is required to audition).
- Must submit financial eligibility documents with your application.
- Must submit a final report card from 2023-2024 school year with your application.
SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes run from September 2024 – April 2025.
ALBEMARLE ROAD RECREATION CENTER
MONDAYS 5-6 PM | WEDNESDAYS 5-7 PM
BETTE RAE THOMAS RECREATION CENTER
TUESDAYS 5-7 PM | THURSDAYS 5-6 PM
HICKORY GROVE RECREATION CENTER
TUESDAYS 5-6 PM | THURSDAYS 5-7 PM
IVORY BAKER RECREATION CENTER
MONDAYS 5-7 PM | WEDNESDAYS 5-6 PM
SUGAW CREEK RECREATION CENTER
MONDAYS 5-6 PM | WEDNESDAYS 5-7 PM
RETURNING DANCERS
All students must audition each year. During the audition, progress from the previous year will be assessed. Returning students should wear their Reach attire to the audition. Hair should be pulled back away from the face and neck.
NEW DANCERS
At the audition, students who have not participated in the Reach program previously should wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement such as shorts, sweat pants and t-shirts (solid colors—no words); formal dance wear/shoes are not required.
ONCE ENROLLED
Students selected for the program attend classes two times each week, 29 consecutive weeks beginning in September, at designated Mecklenburg County recreation centers, including Albemarle Road, Bette Rae Thomas, Ivory Baker, Hickory Grove and Sugaw Creek Recreation Centers. All first-year students receive their dance attire at no charge to their families. Students and their parents also receive tickets to attend select Charlotte Ballet performances.
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