An Investment in the Next Generation

The Dance Associate’s dance education programmes are an investment in the next generation of both dancers and audiences. For many, a Dance Associate programme is the beginning of a lifelong love of the arts. For some, it is something even more profound: the first step in a dance career that might not have happened without the Dance Associate.

The Dance Associate is committed to ensuring that high-quality dance education available to all, regardless of family background or financial resources. Because it is so rigorous, dance training is expensive. While young children may begin with one class per week at a cost of approximately £185 per year, by the age of 10-12 serious students must take several classes per week. By the time they reach 16+ their financial commitment for tuition alone has grown to over £3,000 per year. For talented but under-resourced Northern Ireland children and young adults from around the world, this expense puts a dance education out of reach. That is why the Dance Associate provides scholarship and tuition waivers for talented and motivated students at all levels from 2020.

Gifts at any level are welcome and will allow for under-resourced students to study at the Dance Associate Performing & Creative Arts School. Please join us in supporting the next generation by making your gift today. 

Please contact us at +44 (0) 28 3026 5555 or info@danceassociate.com to learn more or contribute to the Dance Associate’s Scholarship initiative.
To make a gift online, click the DONATE NOW button.