Sources of Dance Scholarships and Grants

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Which organization offers the prestigious Princess Grace Award, which provides financial assistance to emerging dance artists?

  1. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA

  2. The National Endowment for the Arts

  3. The Ford Foundation

  4. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is a non-profit organization that supports emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through scholarships, grants, and awards. The Princess Grace Award is one of their most prestigious awards, providing financial assistance to talented young dance artists.

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the Dance/USA organization that supports undergraduate and graduate dance students?

  1. The Dance/USA Scholarship Program

  2. The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program

  3. The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program

  4. The Society of Dance History Scholars Scholarship Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance/USA Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate dance students who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential in the field of dance. The program is open to students of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

Which government agency provides grants to dance organizations and projects through its Arts Grants program?

  1. The National Endowment for the Arts

  2. The National Science Foundation

  3. The National Institutes of Health

  4. The Department of Education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is a federal agency that supports the arts in the United States. Through its Arts Grants program, the NEA provides funding to dance organizations and projects that demonstrate artistic excellence and contribute to the vitality of the dance field.

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the American Dance Guild that supports advanced dance training for professional dancers?

  1. The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program

  2. The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program

  3. The Dance/USA Scholarship Program

  4. The Society of Dance History Scholars Scholarship Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to professional dancers who are pursuing advanced training in dance. The program is open to dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

Which foundation offers the Jacob's Pillow Dance Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of dance?

  1. The Jacob's Pillow Dance Foundation

  2. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA

  3. The National Endowment for the Arts

  4. The Ford Foundation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jacob's Pillow Dance Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports dance through performances, education, and archival programs. The Jacob's Pillow Dance Award is one of their most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of dance.

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the Society of Dance History Scholars that supports research in dance history and theory?

  1. The Society of Dance History Scholars Scholarship Program

  2. The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program

  3. The Dance/USA Scholarship Program

  4. The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Society of Dance History Scholars Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to scholars who are conducting research in dance history and theory. The program is open to scholars of all ages, backgrounds, and academic disciplines.

Which organization offers the Capezio ACE Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in dance education?

  1. Capezio

  2. The National Dance Education Organization

  3. The Dance/USA

  4. The American Dance Guild


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capezio is a dancewear company that offers the Capezio ACE Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in dance education. The awards are given to dance educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity, and impact in their teaching.

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the National Dance Education Organization that supports dance teachers and administrators?

  1. The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program

  2. The Dance/USA Scholarship Program

  3. The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program

  4. The Society of Dance History Scholars Scholarship Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to dance teachers and administrators who are pursuing professional development opportunities. The program is open to educators of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

Which organization offers the Bessie Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance?

  1. The Bessie Awards

  2. The National Dance Education Organization

  3. The Dance/USA

  4. The American Dance Guild


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bessie Awards are presented annually by the New York Dance and Performance Awards, Inc. to recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance. The awards are given to choreographers, dancers, composers, designers, and other artists who have made significant contributions to the field of contemporary dance.

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the Ford Foundation that supports dance projects that address social issues?

  1. The Ford Foundation Dance Program

  2. The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program

  3. The Dance/USA Scholarship Program

  4. The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ford Foundation Dance Program provides financial assistance to dance projects that address social issues such as racial justice, gender equality, and economic inequality. The program is open to dance organizations and artists of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

Which organization offers the Dance Magazine Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in dance?

  1. Dance Magazine

  2. The National Dance Education Organization

  3. The Dance/USA

  4. The American Dance Guild


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Magazine is a monthly publication that covers the world of dance. The Dance Magazine Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in dance, including choreography, performance, and teaching.

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that supports dance research and scholarship?

  1. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Dance Program

  2. The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program

  3. The Dance/USA Scholarship Program

  4. The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Dance Program provides financial assistance to dance research and scholarship projects that explore the history, theory, and practice of dance. The program is open to scholars, artists, and other researchers of all ages, backgrounds, and academic disciplines.

Which organization offers the Joyce Theater Foundation Ballet Scholarships, which support young ballet dancers?

  1. The Joyce Theater Foundation

  2. The National Dance Education Organization

  3. The Dance/USA

  4. The American Dance Guild


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Joyce Theater Foundation Ballet Scholarships are awarded annually to young ballet dancers who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential. The scholarships provide financial assistance for dance training and education.

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the National Endowment for the Arts that supports dance projects that promote cross-cultural understanding?

  1. The National Endowment for the Arts International Dance Program

  2. The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program

  3. The Dance/USA Scholarship Program

  4. The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Endowment for the Arts International Dance Program provides financial assistance to dance projects that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. The program is open to dance organizations and artists of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

Which organization offers the Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training, which provides professional development opportunities for dance leaders?

  1. Dance/USA

  2. The National Dance Education Organization

  3. The American Dance Guild

  4. The Society of Dance History Scholars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance/USA offers the Institute for Leadership Training, a professional development program for dance leaders. The program provides training in areas such as strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and audience engagement.

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