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Scholarships & Awards
Evelyn Erving Dance Scholarship
The Evelyn Erving Scholarship was founded in 1999 in memory of Evelyn Erving, mother of Maggie Dennis, Artistic Director of The Dance Extension. Mrs. Erving was a professional dancer and teacher who established the Evelyn Erving School of Dance in northern New York where she taught for 36 years. She resided in Waterforduntil her death in December of 1998.
The scholarship is awarded biennially to a student who shows dedication to the art of dance and interest in a career in education or working with children. The recipient receives a full tuition scholarship to The Dance Extension for the academic year.
Recipients
2018: Annaleah Ramos
2016: Halie Yon
2014: Kiana Foster-Mauro
2012: Rachel Moniz
2010: Kai Chattar-Sinclair
2009: Elizabeth Tompkins
2007: Cyndell Pickett
2005: Rebekah Patton
2003: Erica Whitchurch
2001: Lauren Rader
2000: Dana Cohen
1999: Rachel Wood
2018 Recipient: Annaleah Ramos
Miss Lila Award
This scholarship was established in 2000 in honor of the retirement of Lila Nicholson, a dance educator who taught at The Dance Extension for almost 20 years. It is awarded biennially to a young student who displays outstanding enthusiasm and dedication to dance. The recipient receives a tuition scholarship for one class at The Dance Extension for the academic year. Recipients are announced during the The Dance Extension’s biennial performance.
Recipients
2018: Nicole Doty
2016: Amélie Kydd
2014: Sydney Swann
2012: Jayla Torres
2010: Prenya Ludd
2008: Zakkiyya Griffin
2006: Crystal Diaz
2004: Bianca Alexis
2002: Missette Richardson
2000: Belinda Liu
CDE Alumni Scholarship
in memory of "Miss Helen" Stack
The Community Dance Ensemble Alumni Scholarship was founded in 2013 in memory of Helen Stack, long time Dance Extension teacher and former Company member. Recipeients are selected by a committee of alumni of the CDE/Dance Ensemble/The Company The first scholarships were awarded in June of 2014.
For more information or to make a donation, visit the alumni page of the CDE's website.
Nicole Doty
2018 Recipient
Dancer of the Year Awards
Recipients are selected annually by the Dance Extension faculty for their outstanding dedication to the art of dance. Award criteria is outlined here. The Dancer of the Year receives a full scholarship to a dance convention. The Adult Dancer of the Year receives a gift certificate to Discount Dance Supply.
Amélie Kydd
2025 Recipient
Dancer of the Year Recipients
2025: Amélie Kydd
2024: Lana Green
2023: Hayley Peckham
2022: Hadley Huebner
2021: Bailey Barousse
2020: Megan Banach
2018: Adrienne Saums
2017: Kelly Banach
2016: Kiana Foster-Mauro
2015: Sarah Ferraro
2014: Sarah Hysong
2013: Stacia Tibbetts
2012: Leah Minton
2011: Janelle Timmons
2010: Emily Minton
2009: Melissa Buriak
2008: Amanda Mehlman
2007: Katie Wild
2006: Ashley Days
2005: Angela Gregor
2004: Krysti Todd
2003: Samantha Civco
2002: Laurie Kammer
2001: Kate Socha
2000: Allison Bailey
1999: Katie Moorehead
Adult Dancer of the Year Recipients
2010: Annette Sakidovitch
2011: Cecilia Lins-Morstadt
2010: Liz Rovetti
2009: Sue Smith
2008: Suzanne Lane
2007: Kim Prescott
2006: Lori Brennan
2005: Rodney Seaforth
2004: Sandy Welles
2003: Bonnie Days
2002: Liz Palazzo
2001: Jean Church
2000: Lauren Rader
Student of the Month
Recipients are selected monthly by the Dance Extension faculty for their outstanding enthusiasm for the art of dance and their refection of TDE's Core Values.