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BIG ISLAND DANCE COUNCIL (BIDC)

ANNOUNCES

MINI-SCHOLARSHIPS &

CHOREOGRAPHERS AWARD


YOUNG DANCER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:This award is for those between the ages of 5 and 8 who are interested in taking dance classes but have not had the oppurtunity to do so before. Applicants must submit either a drawing or a poem about dance. The award amount is $25.00

Deadline: Application must be post marked no later than : May 31, 2010


INTERMEDIATE DANCER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: This award is for those between the ages of 9 and 13 who are interested in taking dance classes but may not have had the oppurtunity to do so before. This award is to be used for tuition towards a dance class or program. The award amount is $50.00.

Deadline: Application must be post marked no later than : May 31, 2010


YOUNG ADULT DANCER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:This award is for those between the ages of 14 and 21 who have taken or are currently enrolled in dance classes. This award is to be used for tuition towards a dance class or program. The award amount is $50.00.BR>

Deadline: Application must be post marked no later than : May 31, 2010


CHOREOGRAPHERS AWARD:This is an award for those who have taken the efforts and have the talent of a choreographer in the Big Island Dance Community. All applicants must be in High School or attending the UHH or HCC. Applicants must submit an application and a sample their choreography to be reviewed. The chosen applicant must submit a completed DVD of his/her finished piece within 6 months of selection. The award amount may be up to $300.00.

Deadline: Application must be post marked no lather than May 31, 2010

For more information about these awards please see below for contact info or send an email to: scholarshipsbigislanddance.org.

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Mission

The Big Island Dance Council supports, promotes and encourages the art of dance on the island of Hawai'i through education, classes, performances and networking.

Purposes

1. To develop, foster, and promote quality dancing on the Big Island;

2. To provide an opportunity to all people of the county to engage in the art of dancing;

3. To assist in the presentation of dance performances of high artistic quality;

4. To contribute to the dance and movement education of the community-at-large;

5. To act as an information source for persons and organizations engaged in Movement activity;

6. To receive, administer, and expend funds from governmental, community, and
private sources in the interest of body movement;

7. To engage in all such acts as are necessary to foster the art of dancing.

The Big Island Dance Council (BIDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1975. Each year BIDC touches the lives of thousands of Hawai'i residents through dance education programs in schools, guest artist workshops, professional and student performances and community service projects. A volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of Big Island dancers, educators and community leaders, run the organization.

How to Contact Us

By Mail:

BIDC

P.O. Box 1571

Hilo, HI 96721
To reach us by email:
Address us at: @bigislanddance.org
For general info: info@............
For membership info: membershipinfo@...
For scholarship info: scholarshipinfo@...
To reach our Board of Directors:
BOD@.............
For information about dance education programs: dance-ed@......
By Phone:

Trina Nahm-Mijo

808-974-7551

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