The Association of Dance Conventions and Competitions recognizes excellence in dance by awarding college scholarships that value dance performance experience in ADCC Member competitions, academic achievement, and personal passion for dance.
Since 2014, The ADCC has awarded $62,800 in College Scholarships to high school seniors who have competed in at least two ADCC Member competitions.
In 2019 The ADCC received 67 scholarship applications, and selected the following 5 outstanding young dancers to receive scholarships for their college tuition.
Gabriella Flanders
Seaside, CA
New York University
$2,050
Carmel Academy of Performing Arts
Carmel, CA
Spotlight Dance Cup, Kids Artistic Revue
Nicholas Ely-Myers
Carlisle, MA
Endicott College
$1,500
Karrie Stang’s Gotta Dance
Chelmsford, MA
Elite Dance Challenge, Nexstar, The Power of Dance
Amanda Austin
Copperas Cove, TX
Texas A&M University
$1,000
GymKix (High Velocity Dance Company)
Copperas Cove, TX
Spotlight Dance Cup, Encore Performing Arts Showcase, StarQuest
Mackenzie Cain
West Gilgo Beach, NY
University of Tennessee
$1,000
Jam Dance and Fitness Center
Bellmore, NY
EnerGy National Dance Competitions, Starpower National Talent Competition
Emily Hutchins
Toledo, OH
Purdue University
$1,000
Dance Expressions
Holland, OH
Legacy Dance Championships, Kids Artistic Revue, StarQuest