Scholarships

Excellence deserves recognition. Our scholarship tiers reward dedication, artistry, and growth.

DRIFT

Tier 1

Drift 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 2

Neovate 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 3

Sponsored 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 4

Intrigue 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 5

The 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 6

Apprentice 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 7

True 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 8

True 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 9

TP (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.