Scholarships
Excellence deserves recognition. Our scholarship tiers reward dedication, artistry, and growth.
DRIFT
Tier 1Drift scholarships recognize standout dancers during Drift one-day conventions. Recipients receive discounts on future Drift events.
Benefits
- 25% and 50% off Drift convention classes
- Awarded by faculty at each event
Eligibility
Selected by Intrigue faculty during convention classes. Over $50,000 in scholarships distributed per event.
NEOVATE
Tier 2Neovate scholarships reward innovation and artistry, providing discounts at Neovate events for the current season.
Benefits
- 25% and 50% off Neovate convention classes
- Valid for the 2026 season
Eligibility
Selected by Intrigue faculty during convention classes.
ORZA
Tier 3Sponsored by ORZA Brand, this unique scholarship provides a year's supply of ballet shoes to two exceptional dancers at each tour stop.
Benefits
- Year's supply of complimentary ballet shoes
- Two dancers per city receive this award
- Sponsored by ORZA Brand
Eligibility
Two dancers per city are selected by faculty.
Intrigue Scholar
Tier 4Intrigue Scholarships are the core convention scholarship, providing discounts ranging from 15% to full tuition waivers for future events.
Benefits
- 15%, 25%, or 100% off convention classes
- Valid for the 2026-2027 season
- Awarded at each event by faculty
Eligibility
Selected by faculty at each event. Must attend both class days to receive awards.
Apprentice
Tier 5The Apprentice program (Mini/Junior divisions) provides unlimited free convention classes and Nationals entry, plus a path to Assistant positions.
Benefits
- Unlimited free classes through 2027 Nationals
- Free Nationals entry
- Eligibility for Title Finals and Assistant positions
Eligibility
Mini/Junior division dancers selected by faculty and judges. Non-transferable. Cannot be used at Micro events. Must be used by expiration date.
Apprentice Runner-Up
Tier 6Apprentice Runner-Ups receive substantial discounts across regional events, Nationals, and Neovate.
Benefits
- Free regional tuition for one year
- 50% off Nationals
- 50% off Neovate events
Eligibility
Mini/Junior division. Non-transferable. Ineligible for ages 22+.
True Performer
Tier 7True Performer (Teen/Senior) is the highest recurring scholarship — unlimited free convention access and Nationals entry until age 21.
Benefits
- Unlimited free classes through 2027 Nationals
- Free Nationals entry
- Scholarship honored until age 21
Eligibility
Teen/Senior division dancers selected by faculty and judges. Non-transferable. Cannot be used at Micro events.
True Performer Runner-Up
Tier 8True Performer Runner-Ups receive regional tuition and significant Nationals and Neovate discounts.
Benefits
- Free regional tuition for one year
- 50% off Nationals
- 50% off Neovate events
Eligibility
Teen/Senior division. Non-transferable. Ineligible for ages 22+.
TP (True Performer)
Tier 9TP (True Performer) is a top award at Intrigue — recognizing dancers who embody the spirit of 'Dance Different' with exceptional artistry, technique, and performance quality.
Benefits
- Unlimited free classes through 2027 Nationals
- Free Nationals entry
- Scholarship honored until age 21
- Recognition as a top Intrigue artist
Eligibility
Selected by faculty and judges at each event. One of the highest honors at Intrigue.