Applications are due by: July 31, 2008, 5PM

Audition: August 3, 2008 at 10am

Full Program: Sept 2, 2008 - August 31, 2009

Recipient Work Training: August 27 - Sept 2, 2008

Recipient Orientation and Beginning of Term: September 2, 2008

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All applicants must audition in person

The program was developed by Bill Prudich and Randy Allaire in 1988 to prepare dancers for a career in commercial and concert dance. Since then, they have guided hundreds of dancers who have gone on to co-star on television, tour with leading pop artists, appear in videos, commercials, movies, and on television and stage. Some of the EDGE alumni have gone on to become successful business people, acknowledged educators, choreographers, dance agents and casting directors.  The intensive one-year, thirty-eight hours per week course is demanding both physically and mentally. The program consists of dance, acting, voice, gymnastics, fitness, performance and other dance related studies. The scholarship directors and participants work closely together and after careful evaluation the directors customize the participants training program and guide them throughout the program.  Upon completion of the one-year course the participants will be well on their way to becoming professional dancers. Not only will they be on top of their dance in many styles, they will have gained confidence and experience, and valuable connections and knowledge of the dance business. When entering the work force most of our graduates will have agent representation.

Acceptance into the program is by audition only. To be eligible for the program, students must be at least 18 years of age and dancing at an intermediate level in jazz and ballet. They must submit an application and a photo by the due date on the application, as well as any supporting information as requested on the application. The audition is held each year in August and the program begins the first week of September. EDGE is a vocational school and not accredited.  We do not issue foreign student visas or provide student housing.

Up to twenty people are awarded a scholarship per year. Participants are required to attend an assigned schedule of 16-18 classes per week, 3 private scholarship sessions and perform up to five hours per week in EDGE support activities. We encourage participants to have a part-time job for at least part of the year.

The full tuition value of the program is $13,000, of which $12,250 is provided by the scholarship award. The participant is responsible to pay a tuition fee of $750 that is due upon commencement of the program. Payments can be arranged. The tuition fee goes directly to the program for education and performance expenses and includes professional materials such as headshots.

While participating in the program students may not study or instruct, audition or accept any commercial or theatrical work outside of the program. See the application and accompanying information for full details and requirements.