The Dance Extension presents the Studio Dancer of the Year and the Adult Studio Dancer of Year awards annually.  The Evelyn Erving Scholarship (EES) and the Miss Lila Award are awarded biennially.  

Elizabeth Tompkins

2009-2010 Recipient

Evelyn Erving Scholarship

Evelyn Erving Scholarship

The Evelyn Erving Scholarship was founded in 1999 in memory of Evelyn Erving, mother of Maggie Dennis, Artistic Director of The Dance Extension. Mrs. Erving was a professional dancer and teacher who established the Evelyn Erving School of Dance in northern New York where she taught for 36 years. She resided in Waterford until her death in December of 1998.

The scholarship is awarded to a student who shows dedication to the art of dance and interest in a career in education or working with children.  The recipient receives a full tuition scholarship to The Dance Extension for the academic year.

Recipients

2009/10: Elizabeth Tompkins

2007/08: Cyndell Pickett

2005/06: Rebekah Patton

2003/04: Erica Whitchurch

2001/00: Lauren Rader

2000/01: Dana Cohen

1999/00: Rachel Wood

Zakkiyya Griffin

2008 Recipient

Miss Lila Award

Miss Lila Award

This scholarship was established in 2000 in honor of the retirement of Lila Nicholson, a dance educator who taught at The Dance Extension for almost 20 years. It is awarded biennially to a young student who displays outstanding enthusiasm and dedication to dance. The recipient receives a tuition scholarship for one class at The Dance Extension for the academic year. Recipients are announced during the The Dance Extension’s biennial performance.

Recipients

2010: Prenya Ludd

2008: Zakkiyya Griffin

2006: Crystal Diaz

2004: Bianca Alexis

2002: Missette Richardson

2000: Belinda Liu 

Emily Minton

2009 Recipient

Studio Dancer of the Year

Liz Rovetti

2009 Recipient Adult

Studio Dancer of the Year

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