

TRI BURSARY PROGRAM
Daniel Bell, one of our regular TRI Intensive participants, sadly lost his grandfather in 2017. His name was Burns Anderson. It was a family highlight to see Daniel doing what he loves up on the stage as part of the annual TRI show. In honour of Mr. Anderson, the Bell family has made a contribution to Toronto Rhythm Initiative to allow for young dancers to share their love for tap dance with their families in the same tradition. We are thrilled to offer a scholarship program in his name to aid dancers in financial need hoping to attend our summer program.
Eligibility:
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Dancers must be age 12-21
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have 6 years minimum tap experience
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be of intermediate, advanced, or pre-professional level
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Applications will be accepted for our Vaughan location only. This bursary is not available for TRI Junior Prep Program or the Toronto International Tap Dance Festival.
Requirements:
1. Write a submission (2 pages max) outlining:
A brief personal history
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Why you love tap, previous programs you’ve attended, highlights of your tap journey thus far, and future goals within the dance.
Why you’d like to attend our program
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What does the TRI Intensive have in particular you’d benefit from?
Why you’d benefit from a full scholarship
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Outline financial need
*PLEASE NOTE: SUBMISSIONS WRITTEN BY A PARENT ON BEHALF OF A DANCER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*
2. Include two videos of your dancing (youtube or vimeo link)
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Can be a solo, group, duo/trio
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BONUS POINTS if you choreograph one of these videos yourself!
**Doesn’t have to be a performance on stage. Videos of your own choreography and/or improvising at your regular studio, in your basement, or on a tap board will be great!**
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both videos must be in the tap dance genre
3. A letter of recommendation
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letter must come from a dance professional, not a family member
Submissions are due May 25, International Tap Dance Day!