The Traci Greene HBCU DanceScholarship Application

Traci Greene HBCU Collegiate Dance Scholarship Award

Culture Arts Initiative, Inc.
This application is for returning HBCU college students who have a minimum of two years on HBCU danceline or dance team. To qualify for this award, the HBCU that you attend must:

* be an accredited four year college or university.

* not offer an undergraduate dance minor or major.

If you are attending a four year accredited college or university and are majoring or minoring in dance, please consider applying for the Traci Greene Collegiate Dance Scholarship Application.

Application Opens: September 1, 2021

Application Deadline: October 1, 2021

Scholarship Award Announcement: December 18, 2021
1. Basic information

Please fill out the below information.
Full Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
How old are you?*
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Number

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
2. Questionnaire

Please complete the following questions.
What is the name of the College or University? *
Why did you choose this college or university?*
What is the name of the HBCU Dance Line and Marching Band OR the HBCU Dance Team that you dance for?*
How many years have you been a dancer on this danceline/team?
Please list the names of your Band Director and Danceline Coach or Team Coordinator.*
What valuable qualities do you feel you add to your school and its danceline/dance team program? *
What valuable lessons or experiences have you gained as a dancer on your current danceline/team? How have those experiences positively affected you and your future goals? *
What is your current course of study (major) and why did you choose this field?*
What dance professional inspires you and why? *
Why do you feel you are the best candidate for this scholarship award?*
List any awards, accolades, recognition or scholarships that you've received.*
What are your long-term professional goals?*
ie.,personal or professional career goals (they do not have to be dance related)
Why do you want this scholarship?*
Are you active in any community service organizations? if yes, please list them. And describe the work that you do.

3. Letters of Recommendation
➢ You must submit three letters of recommendation from the following:

·         1-Academic teacher or professional,

·         1-Dance line Coach or Director or Band Director

·         1-Community Service Professional whom you’ve volunteered for.

Please be sure that whomever writes the recommendation addresses the following points:

o   Name, Title/Occupation, E-Mail Address.

o   Why they support your receipt of the talent based scholarship.

o   Opinion of your talent, potential, and dedication.

o   Their thoughts on your Scholastic or Artistic prowess (if applicable).

o   Their thoughts on the benefits of your continued education.

o   Any other pertinent information about you.

Please provide the following link to the professionals (listed above) who will be providing a recommendation to you for this scholarship. They will be required to complete all of the questions located in this survey. (You may copy and past the link below to an email).

https://form.jotform.com/91435501962153
Academic Teacher/Professional
Academic Professional's Name*

First NameLast Name
Academic Professional's Email Address*
example@example.com
How long have you known this professional?*
Band Director or Danceline/Team Coach or Director
Dance Professional's Name*

First NameLast Name
Dance Professional's E-mail*
How long have you known this professional?*
Community Service Professional
Community Leader's Name*

First NameLast Name
Community Leader's Email*
How long have you known this professional? *

4. Performing Arts Resume
Please provide a Performing Arts Resume, Your Performing Arts Resume should include a list of training and dance performance experiences.
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5. Tell Us About Yourself!
Please include anything else you'd like to share with our Scholarship Review Board.

6. Headshot

Please provide recent headshot. If you are having trouble uploading your photo, please email to Afi Frank, Director of Programming, at programsdirector@culturearts.org.
Upload Recent Headshot*

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7. Dance Photo

Please provide a full body dance photo. If you are having trouble uploading your photo, please email to Afi Frank, Director of Programming, at programsdirector@culturearts.org.
Upload Recent Full Body Dance photo.*

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8. Proof of Academic Excellence
Please provide proof of excellent academic standing or achievement, including proof that you are currently a full time student. Provide one example of any of the following. Additional information may be requested.

1. Recent Honor Society Award or Recognition

2. Recent Dean's List Award

3. Recent Academic Scholarship Award

4. Recent Academic Transcript
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9. Video Submissions

Please submit THREE video submissions. If you are EXPERIENCING TROUBLE UPLOADING YOUR VIDEOS, PLEASE SEND VIDEO SUBMISSIONS TO Afi Frank, Director of Programming at programsdirector@culturearts.org.
Video Submission Requirements:

Video One- 2 min Jazz/Drill Style

Applicant must submit a 2 min video performing an uptempo jazz/drill routine. Applicants can perform to recorded music or band orchestrated music. The choreography does not have to be choreographed by the applicant and must demonstrate any combination of the following skills:

- Turn Sequence

- Two Leaps

- Flexibility and Strength

- Personal Style and Showmanship

Video Two- Skills

Applicant must submit a video demonstrating the following skills:

-Double pirouettes or more (right/left)

- A la Seconde Turn Sequence (Turns in Second)

-Grand Jete or Saut de Chat (Right/Left)

- Straddle Leap or Leap in Second

-Right, Left, and Straddle Split

-Chaine Turn Combination with Pique Turns

Video Three- Alternative Original Work

Applicant must perform a1.5 min-2 min creative work that demonstrates a different style of dance other than jazz, i.e., ballet, lyrical, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, street jazz. Routine should exhibit dancers strengths and artistry. Entry must be choregraphed by the applicant.
Jazz/Drill Dance Routine. Must be your original choreography.

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Skills Combination

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Alternative Choreography

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Completing your Application

Fill the checkbox in below and make sure everything in the form is filled out properly.
Checklist. Make sure you do ALL of these things. Please double check your form.*

Did you fill in all your basic information? (Step 1)Did you complete the questionnaire? (Step 2)Did you email the professionals who will be recommending you the link to our Recommendation form? (Step 3)Did you upload your performing arts resume? (Step 4)Did you upload a headshot? (Step 6)Did you upload a full-bodied dance photo? (Step 7)Did you upload proof of academic excellence? (Step 8)Did you upload a copy of your dance performances? (Step 9)

Submitting!
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Culture Arts Initiative Scholarship Application Form. This application will be reviewed by our Scholarship Review Board and scholarship award recipients will be announced on December 18, 2021. Best of luck! And as always, we wish you continued success in pursuing your performing arts dreams.

If you're sure everything has been completed, please click Submit!

Culture Arts Initiative, Inc.

If you have questions regarding your scholarship process, please contact Afi Frank at programsdirector@culturearts.org.
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Traci Greene HBCU Collegiate Dance Scholarship Award

1. Basic information

2. Questionnaire

3. Letters of Recommendation

Academic Teacher/Professional

Band Director or Danceline/Team Coach or Director

Community Service Professional

4. Performing Arts Resume

5. Tell Us About Yourself!

6. Headshot

7. Dance Photo

8. Proof of Academic Excellence

9. Video Submissions

Completing your Application

Submitting!

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