Dance Scholarships
What are we looking for in a Dance Scholar?
Successful Dance Scholar candidates are young dancers with impressive technical ability and aptitude in performance, choreography and appreciation. They can demonstrate a passion and commitment for Dance, through participation in a range of Dance classes and a keen interest in live performances. They are adaptable and creative, act as role models for Dance and show a willingness to lead in choreography and the organisation of Dance events. They often choose to take advantage of GCSE or A Level Dance options to further their knowledge and appreciation of Dance.
What do we offer?
- An opportunity to audition for the Dance Academy Principal Company for pupils in Year 10 – Year 13
- Scholars’ masterclasses and regular technique classes
- An annual scholars’ performance
- An annual scholars’ dance trip
What do we expect from our Dance Scholars?
For them to:
- feature in major school productions
- take on a range of challenging roles
- demonstrate a passion for Dance by attending live performances
- take part in a range of extra-curricular Dance classes, including any Dance Scholars' classes
- support the work of the Dance Department
- work as part of a team
- be a positive role model for other pupils
- assist the Dance Department on Open Mornings and at community events
Selection and assessment procedure
Applications at 13+ should be accompanied by a letter from the applicant. This should be no more than one side of typed A4 and should outline relevant skills and achievements, as well as motivation for applying for the award.
For both 11+ and 13+ applications, potential Dance Scholars of eligible standard will be invited to a practical assessment and interview.
They will need to:
- perform a one to one and a half minute solo in a Dance genre of their choice
- take part in a technical class
- complete a choreographic task
- bring evidence of recent successes and achievements to support their applications
- be prepared to discuss their experience, passion and aspirations in Dance
Overseas candidates must submit video evidence of practical assessments by Friday 15th January 2027 for 11+ and Friday 30th October 2026 for 13+. These should show two different genres of dance, one including a 60 to 90 second solo in a dance genre of their choice and one showcasing a separate style of dance. The second submission should be no longer than the first but may be shorter. These should be sent to scholarships@headingtonschool.com. Overseas candidates selected for interview once video evidence has been reviewed will be interviewed by Zoom/ Google Meet and do not need to attend the scholarship assessment in person.
