Tuition Assistance at HPSD
Hyde Park School of Dance is committed to making high-quality dance education accessible to all.
We offer need-based tuition assistance ("scholarships") for dancers ages 7-18* to help cover tuition costs, performance workshop fees (i.e. The Nutcracker and biennial spring story ballets), and performance tickets.
Scholarships are awarded in two cycles:
- Summer (Jun-Aug) term with rolling applications.
- Full-Year (Sep-May) term, with applications opening in June
Each cycle has its own application procedures.
Both current and new families are invited to apply!
HPSD does not discriminate based on race, gender, or national/ethnic origin in the administration of its tuition assistance program or any other school policy.
*Dancers should be age 7 at the start of September classes.
🍁 Full Year (Sep-May) Scholarships 🍁
Applications Due: Jun 14 2026 | Award Decisions Emailed: Jul 2026 |
How to Apply:
- Fill out our online Full-Year (Sep 2026-May 2027) Scholarship Application Form for 2026/27. Pro Tip: Each dancer needs their own form.
- Submit a copy of your 2025 tax return or any document that shows your 2025 AGI (Tax returns may also be sent to info@hydeparkdance.)
- New students or students not enrolled within the past 12 months must attend a trial class for level placement. Email admin@hydeparkdance.org to schedule your trial and mention that it's for scholarship consideration so we can ensure you are in the right class.
What to expect?
- Applications are reviewed by a committee of staff and board members using a uniform evaluation formula.
- Award decisions will be emailed to all applicants by July 2026.
- Incomplete or late applications may still be reviewed but could face delays.
☀️ Summer Scholarships (Jun-Aug) | CLOSED ☀️
How to Apply:
Fill out our online Summer Application Form for 2026 and submit a copy of your 2024 tax return, or other eligible financial information that accurately represents your annual household income (see application for details). (Tax returns may also be sent to info@hydeparkdance.)
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Non-HPSD Summer Scholarship Applicants Dancers aged 7-18 not currently enrolled at the School must attend an audition held by the HPSD Artistic Team or a TRIAL CLASS at HPSD studios for level placement. To schedule a trial, email admin@hydeparkdance.org and indicate that you’re signing up as part of a scholarship level evaluation, so the trial fee can be waived. For more information on site visit auditions, please reach out to admin@hydeparkdance.org. |
How will I know if I've received funding?
The School will send out an email 3-14 days after the application due date to notify recipients of their awards.
If awarded a scholarship, families must register and return their signed scholarship agreement(s) before enrolling in summer classes or before the start of summer classes on June 5, 2026.
Scholarship Requirements & Expectations
Recipients of HPSD scholarships are expected to:
- Fulfill all tuition payment agreements.
- Participate in performance workshops appropriate to their level.
- Maintain excellent attendance with all absences excused and made up in a timely manner. For more on absences and make-ups, please see hydeparkdance.org/absence.
- Information will be reviewed regularly to determine whether scholarship recipients remain in good standing and can maintain their scholarship level for the duration of the year.
- Comply with policies of the school as described in the Hyde Park School of Dance Student Handbook.
- Demonstrate positive behavior in the classroom, performance and volunteer settings.
- Volunteer at least 30 hours at HPSD. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to sign up as well. Various volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year, with the majority of opportunities around our productions. For more information, visit hydeparkdance.org/volunteer.
- Support HPSD performances by helping to promote and encourage ticket sales.
For questions or information about off-cycle scholarship awards, please contact our administrative team at admin@hydeparkdance.org or call (773) 493-8498.
HPSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its scholarship program or any other school-administered programs.