2026-2027 Tour Dates (Including the 5-City Steps Faculty) Announced HERE!

Scholarships - Professional Training

Every weekend, our goal is to assist dancers in recognizing the broad spectrum of opportunities available – far beyond the lessons of the convention dance floor. Our numerous Scholarships and Special Opportunities offer unique and important ‘next steps’ for our dancers. Our many sponsors and partners represent a diverse cross-section of the professional dance community.

We are proud of our continued support from the professional dance community and are excited to make these opportunities available to 'our kids'. Take a look at the growing list of opportunities available to YOUR dancers – awarded every weekend:

STEPS ON BROADWAY

Steps on Broadway is a world-renowned professional dance studio in NYC, now under the leadership of Joe Lanteri, now Executive Director of Steps on Broadway. Many of our faculty members serve on the Steps faculty as well. With our enhanced partnership, Steps will be offering a number of scholarships each weekend:

BALLET HISPANICO

We are excited about our ongoing partnership with NYC's BALLET HISPANICO.

BALLETS JAZZ MONTREAL

Under the Artistic Direction of Alexandra Damiani, BALLET JAZZ MONTREAL is a world-renowned contemporary dance company.

COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET

Under the artistic direction of Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Academy is committed to developing the complete dancer through training that builds technical precision, versatility, artistry, creativity, and individuality. Complexions Academy empowers young artists through its world-class training in contemporary ballet that includes NIQUE, Complexions Repertory, Contemporary Pointe and multi-genre master classes—developing the physicality and artistry needed to move with purpose and make an impact.

  • Academy Intensive $500 Award, cosponsored by the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation. (One TEEN or SENIOR per weekend) **This award cannot be combined with any other award or scholarship.

DC TAP FEST

The DC Tap Fest is a global celebration of tap dance, culture, community, and JOY! Dancers of all ages and levels come together in Washington, DC for an unforgettable experience packed with world-class master classes, electrifying performances, tap battles, filmmaking, career and business workshops, and opportunities to connect with some of the most inspiring artists in the industry. DC Tap Fest is a place to grow, be inspired, make lifelong friendships, and celebrate the incredible legacy and future of tap.

HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO

Under the Artistic Direction of Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is one of the most original forces in contemporary dance. Hubbard Street’s Summer Intensive Programs are committed to welcoming people of all backgrounds in a unique and diverse training experience through various class curricula, creative thinking, and risk-taking. HSDC's TEEN Intensive is a three-week program catered towards dancers ages 13 – 17.

PARSONS DANCE

Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director David Parsons, PARSONS DANCE is a contemporary American dance company, internationally renowned for its energized, athletic ensemble work.

PERIDANCE

Peridance is a professional dance school located in NYC, which has its own dance company/ensemble. Each weekend, NYCDA will select three dancers to be recipients of scholarships to Peridance's summer programs.

PERRY MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

Perry-Mansfield’s Young Artist and Pre-Professional Intensives combine exceptional dance training with the unforgettable experience of summer camp in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Dancers train daily with distinguished faculty in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, conditioning, improvisation, choreography, and repertory, while exploring theatre, music, visual arts, and more.

Through training, rehearsals, performances, and camp experiences, students build technical strength, artistic confidence, independence, and meaningful friendships. Rooted in Perry-Mansfield’s rich tradition of artistic excellence, these intensives offer a summer where dancers can train, create, connect, and grow.