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What We Do Special Awards and Bursaries Special Awards are competitive and discretionary and are awarded by the DTRC Board of Directors only when financially feasible. Notice is sent to qualifying participants. In years when they are awarded, the deadline is July 1st. Criteria: • Has completed one full year of retraining under a PETER F. BRONFMAN MEMORIAL AWARD Established to honour the late Peter F. Bronfman whose influence, wisdom and generosity were integral to the development and ongoing work of the DTRC. It is earmarked for a second or third year of retraining and subsistence and may only be awarded for the full amount. Amount of $18,000 for subsistence ($1,500/month) and $4,000 for tuition and supplies.
Established to honour the late Erik Bruhn, whose support and understanding of the issues of transition were integral to the founding of the DTRC. Awarded to a dancer in transition who requires a second year to either complete or continue a proposed course of study. ANNE M. DELICAET BURSARY Generously donated by long time and hardworking Board member, Anne Delicaet, the award is given to help fund tuition, books, and/or supplies for the applicant in their second or third year of full-time retraining/grants received from the DTRC. To be used exclusively for academic purposes. Amount awarded is discretionary. DR . STANLEY E. GREBEN AWARD Established to honour Dr. Stanley E. Greben, founding Vice-President of the DTRC Board, for his inestimable contribution to the organization. Awarded to a dancer for a second or subsequent year of full-time study in a health related field. Amount of $18,000 for subsistence ($1,500/month) and $4,000 for tuition and supplies. LYNDA HAMILTON AWARD Established as a tribute to the tireless, invaluable, and ongoing dedication of founding Board member, and former Board Chair of the DTRC, Lynda Hamilton. It is a special grant awarded annually to a dancer in transition who has completed two years of study and requires a third to complete or continue the proposed course of study. Amount of $18,000 for subsistence ($1,500/month) and $4,000 for tuition and supplies. KAREN KAIN AWARD Established to honour the invaluable and creative contribution of Karen Kain, founding President and now Chair of the Advisory Council of the DTRC. Given to a dancer entering a second or subsequent year of full-time retraining. Amount awarded is discretionary and may be used in any way the individual chooses. DAVID PITBLADO MEMORIAL BURSARY Established by Sandra and Jim Pitblado to honour the memory of their son David who made an important contribution to the world of dance through his work as Board Chair of Toronto Dance Theatre and through his financial support of their creative work. This bursary is available to a former modern dance artist who requires a second year to either complete or continue a proposed course of study. Amount awarded is discretionary and is available for any field of retraining. ZELLA WOLOFSKY /DOUG WRIGHT BURSARY Generously donated by Zella Wolofsky and Doug Wright two long-time supporters of the DTRC. Zella was involved with the DTRC in many capacities, as a client of the program, a career counsellor, former Board Secretary and Vice-Chair. To be awarded to a dancer with a degree from a recognized university anywhere in the world and who is in a second or subsequent year of a professional program or, doing graduate studies or a second degree. Amount of $2,000 may be used by the candidate for any purpose. |
