Dançar a Vida Project offers 100% free professional dance training scholarships for kids and teens aged 8-18 from public schools with low family income. Applications open until January 21.
Full training and in-person auditions
The Dançar a Vida Social Project launches scholarships for dance studies. Aimed at public school students aged 8-18 with family income up to two minimum wages, applications run until January 21.
Scholarships provide complete professional training, approved by the Rio de Janeiro State Education Council. The program partners with Petite Danse dance school.
Selection involves in-person evaluation classes at two Rio de Janeiro units.
Audition details in Rio
Scheduled sessions include:
January 22 at 3 PM, Itanhangá unit.
February 9 at 3 PM, Tijuca unit.
Beyond dance training, selected students get career guidance, free medical and nutritional support. This approach fosters well-rounded youth development.
Project’s track record
Dançar a Vida has launched stars in top international companies. Standouts are Mayara Magri, principal dancer at London’s Royal Ballet, Denilson Almeida from Royal Ballet, and Ana Letícia Godoy, principal at Mexico’s Ballet de Monterrey.
How to apply
Applicants complete the form via Instagram bios of @projetodancaravida or @petitedanse. They then attend the assigned in-person audition.
Out-of-state candidates submit a video audition through the form. The team reviews it and contacts those selected.
For more info, follow Petite Danse and Dançar a Vida social media or check the official site.
