Scholarships
Excellence deserves recognition. Our scholarship tiers reward dedication, artistry, and growth.
DRIFT
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
Eligibility
Selected by Intrigue faculty during convention classes.
NEOVATE
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.
Intrigue Regional Scholarships
The core convention scholarship awarded at regional tour stops, 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
Eligibility
Awarded at regional tour stops. Must attend all classes to receive awards.
Intrigue Nationals Scholarships
Scholarships awarded at Nationals, to be applied toward the current season's Nationals event.
Benefits
- 15%, 25%, or 100% off Nationals convention classes
- Must be used for the current season's Nationals
Eligibility
Awarded at Nationals. Must attend all classes to receive awards. Non-transferable to future seasons.
Apprentice Runner-Up
Mini / JuniorApprentice 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.
Apprentice
Mini / JuniorOne of the highest honors at Intrigue. The Apprentice program (Mini/Junior divisions) provides unlimited free convention classes and Nationals entry, plus a path to Assistant positions.
Benefits
- Unlimited free classes until 2027 Nationals or aging into the next division—whichever comes first
- Free Nationals entry
- Eligibility for Assistant positions
- Recognition as a top Intrigue artist
Eligibility
Mini/Junior division dancers selected by faculty and judges. Non-transferable. Cannot be used at Micro events. Must be used by expiration date.
True Performer Runner-Up
Teen / SeniorTrue 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.
True Performer
Teen / SeniorTrue Performer (Teen/Senior) is the highest recurring scholarship, recognizing dancers who embody the spirit of 'Dance Different' with unlimited free convention access and Nationals entry.
Benefits
- Unlimited free classes until 2027 Nationals, aging into the next division, or reaching age 22 (Seniors max out at age 21)—whichever comes first
- Free Nationals entry
- Eligibility for Assistant positions
- Recognition as a top Intrigue artist
Eligibility
Teen/Senior division dancers selected by faculty and judges. Non-transferable. Cannot be used at Micro events. One of the highest honors at Intrigue.
What's Next? Becoming an Assistant
Apprentice and True Performer scholarship holders are eligible to audition for an Intrigue Assistant position at Nationals in Orlando. Assistants travel across the country, assist faculty at 20+ tour locations, perform in Welcome Shows, and receive airline reimbursement for select events.
- Travel to multiple cities throughout the season
- Assist Intrigue Faculty at 20+ locations
- Perform in Welcome Shows for events
- Airline reimbursement up to $300
- Choreography and staging opportunities
- 15% discount on select merchandise