Community Scholarship Program Collingwood School of Dance
Making Dance Accessible to All
At Collingwood School of Dance, we believe that every child deserves the chance to dance. Our Community Scholarship Program provides partial tuition support to families facing financial barriers, helping children in our community grow through creativity, movement, and confidence-building.
Who Can Apply
This scholarship is open to:
- New or returning students
- Families in the Collingwood area
- Households with demonstrated financial need
- Who is eligible?
The program is designed for families with limited financial means — typically those with a total household income under $75,000 — or those experiencing temporary financial hardship.
What’s Included?
- Partial scholarships covering 25% to 75% of annual tuition
- Scholarships are valid for one full dance season (September–June)
- Payment plans are available for remaining tuition balance
Application Requirements
To apply, families must:
- Fill out our Scholarship Application Form
- Submit proof of income (e.g., Notice of Assessment, CCB Statement, OW/ODSP documentation)
- Share a short explanation of how dance will benefit their child
Dance transforms lives. This program is our way of giving back to the Collingwood community and ensuring all children — regardless of income — have the chance to grow through the art of dance.
Want to Support the Program?
You can help us make dance accessible by:
- Donating to our scholarship fund
- Sponsoring a dancer or class
- Volunteering at fundraisers
FAQs
Who is eligible for the scholarship program?
The program is open to both new and returning students at Collingwood School of Dance. It is designed for families who face financial barriers to accessing dance education — typically those with a household income under $75,000, or those experiencing financial hardship such as job loss, medical expenses, or single-income support.
Do I need to provide proof of income?
Yes. To ensure the scholarships are awarded fairly, we require families to submit proof of household income for each adult in the household. Acceptable documents include a Notice of Assessment, CCB Statement, or OW/ODSP documentation.
How much of the tuition will the scholarship cover?
Scholarships range from 25% to 75% of annual tuition, depending on household income and other financial circumstances. The remaining balance can be paid monthly.
Is this scholarship renewable every year?
Scholarships are awarded for one full dance season (September to June). Families are welcome to reapply each season as needed.
What if I’m unsure if I qualify? Should I still apply?
Yes! If you believe financial barriers are preventing your child from accessing dance education, we encourage you to apply. Every application is reviewed individually and confidentially.
Q: What if I have multiple children?
You may submit one application per child.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where everyone can access the magic of dance. We have witnessed first hand how dance can build character, confidence and friendships. This beautiful, enriching sport is an incredible tool to teach body awareness, self-discipline and teamwork. Through our service of teaching dance, we strive to provide exceptional coaching and leadership to our students. While striving to instill the importance of etiquette and manners, we also focus on good self-esteem and positive body image.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help your child discover their passion for dance, increase their confidence and self-esteem, and achieve success through specialized, one-of-a-kind dance programs and curriculum available exclusively at Collingwood School of Dance.
Our Values
Connection
We provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where dancers and their families build meaningful and lasting friendships through collaboration and teamwork.
Inspiration
We inspire happiness, joy and excitement by teaching fun and entertaining dance classes. We celebrate the tremendous impact dance has on a person’s life.
Excellence
We’re certified leaders in dance education. A commitment to one-of-a-kind, exceptional programs, training, and professionalism drives us to deliver outstanding value.
Growth
Our dancers are taught collaboration, determination, confidence, integrity, teamwork, professionalism, work ethic, discipline, commitment, success, resilience, perseverance, creativity, and self-expression.
Our dancers are taught…
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Determination
- Success
- Confidence
- Resilience
- Teamwork
- Perseverance
- Professionalism
- Creativity
- Work Ethic
- Self-Expression
- Discipline
- and so much more!
