Human | Artist | Dancer
Serving and supporting young dancers
We are a nonprofit organization in San Antonio, TX dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities to young dancers in our community. HAD strives to encourage the Human, express the Artist, and educate the Dancer by providing unrestricted funding to offset expenses related to dance education or professional dance opportunities. Through our Elevation Scholarship program, finalists participate in learning new choreography, performing new dances at our Gala, interviews, and a professional development series.
Annual Elevation Scholarship Gala
Join us June 21, 2025 for the Fourth Annual HAD Gala at the Empire Theater. To participate in the 2024 scholarship program, applications were submitted by January 31, 2024 and live preliminary auditions were held February 4, 2024. To learn more about this year's program visit our Application page.
2024 Elevation Scholarship Winners
1st Place Scholarship | Megan P.
3rd Place Scholarship | Isabella M.
1st Place Scholarship | Megan P.
"I hope to further my dance career by attending a four-year college while dancing at the collegiate level. Upon graduating, I hope to continue to have dance in my life while pursuing a full-time career in physical therapy. "
2nd Place Scholarship | Avery E.
3rd Place Scholarship | Isabella M.
1st Place Scholarship | Megan P.
"I plan to continue dance training at the University of Arizona in their BFA Dance program. Then, I hope to become a professional dancer and dance back up on tour, movies, become a New York Knicks City Dancer, or a Radio City Rockette."
3rd Place Scholarship | Isabella M.
3rd Place Scholarship | Isabella M.
3rd Place Scholarship | Isabella M.
"This scholarship means more to me than just a sum of money, it shows me that I can accomplish something great."
2023 Elevation Scholarship Winners
1st Place Scholarship | Halen W.
2nd Place Scholarship | Cheyenne G.
2nd Place Scholarship | Cheyenne G.
"In college I want to learn more about all styles of dance and after college I hope to audition to dance on cruise ships. My family and studio have supported my dance because they recognize how much of an impact it has made on me."
2nd Place Scholarship | Cheyenne G.
2nd Place Scholarship | Cheyenne G.
2nd Place Scholarship | Cheyenne G.
"My goals include dancing on a collegiate dance team while continuing to teach dance and provide choreography to individuals and teams. I would love to travel with a convention team and spread the joy of dance."
3rd Place Scholarship | Isabel V.
2nd Place Scholarship | Cheyenne G.
3rd Place Scholarship | Isabel V.
"I want to represent my South Side community and other areas where art programs are extremely limited and inspire other dancers to continue to follow their passion."
Loretta McClure Scholarship | Solo Award | Keilah D.
Loretta McClure Scholarship | Solo Award | Keilah D.
Loretta McClure Scholarship | Solo Award | Keilah D.
"My future goals include getting a Bachelor's degree in fine arts at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and continuing to become the best, well-rounded dancer I can be."
Outstanding Interview Award | Brooke K.
Loretta McClure Scholarship | Solo Award | Keilah D.
Loretta McClure Scholarship | Solo Award | Keilah D.
"I plan to continue dancing in college while studying to become a doctor. This scholarship allows me to explore opportunities like conventions and intensives and share my love for dance with others."