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2023 Winner

Haley Mazzucco will be joining the Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory for the 2023-2024 season and is pursuing a career as a professional ballet dancer.

2021 & 2022 Winner

Faith Anderson has continued dancing in college and often teaches/choreographs at Starship still. She hopes to pursue choreographing and teaching professionally.

2019 Winner

Angelina DiFranco is dancing in college and has worked with several dance companies already.

Previous Winner

Sean Suozzi was a Principle dancer with NYC Ballet for over 20 years. He is now enjoying retirement but will never stop his love of dance.

Previous Winner

Chelsey Arce has been dancing all over. She has been the artistic director for ‘Twas the Night Before, a show by Cirque De Soleil. She is a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director.

Previous Winner

Shadeek now dances with River North Dance in Chicago.

Previous Winner

Emily Limoncelli went to the University of Richmond on another dance scholarship.
Starship Dance Scholarship


Starship Dance Theater is proud to offer a dance scholarship for those involved in Starship Dance Studio & Theater. For many  years this scholarship has allowed and encouraged dancers to pursue their dreams, goals, and passions. Past winners have utilized  the scholarship to attend prestigious dance academies or summer dance intensives, pay for dance supplies, or create and explore  their dance passions through individual projects. We hope this scholarship continues to provide support and encourage blossoming  dancers and students.

Starship Dance Theater is now accepting applications for the 2024* Dance Scholarship Award. This scholarship will be awarded to a High School Junior, High School Senior Student**, or Starship Dance Theater alumni who has performed in at least two Starship Dance Theater Productions and has professionally and consistently inspired the directors of Starship Dance Theater.

Apply Here!

Deadline – All materials must be submitted by April 15, 2024*

Senior High School students will be given preference**

We are excited to read your application!

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