Empowering Young Dancers from Europe & Beyond

Creative Fellowship Foundation, in collaboration with Bolzano Danza Workshops and the South Tyrolean Cultural Institute (Südtiroler Kulturinstitut), is proud to announce a unique scholarship program aimed at supporting talented young dancers from across the EU and Eastern European non-EU countries.

This initiative offers one selected dancer the chance to take part in the prestigious Bolzano Danza Workshops 2025 — a vibrant, international learning environment for emerging dance artists.

What the Scholarship Includes
  • One-week participation in Bolzano Danza Workshops 2025 (15 dance classes: 3 per day, 90 minutes each)
  • Half-board accommodation in Bolzano for 7 days
  • Round-trip travel from the nearest airport to Bolzano
  • Personal guardian appointed by Creative Fellowship to accompany and support the scholar during their stay

Total value of the scholarship: €1200
(Selected scholar contributes only €270 for workshop registration)

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship is open to:

  • Pre-professional dancers aged 15–18
  • Citizens of EU or Eastern European non-EU countries
  • Individuals facing financial hardship or personal life challenges
  • Passionate, driven students who demonstrate talent, commitment, and creativity
How to Apply

Submit your application using the official form here: https://creativefellowship.org/brf/

Your application must include:

  1. Personal Statement (1 page) — describe your challenging circumstances and why you want to participate
  2. Dance Video (max 4 minutes):
    • Must show full body
    • Safe and clear performance space
    • Upload to YouTube/Vimeo (unlisted or password protected)
  3. Photos:
    • Portrait photo (no selfies, clear background)
    • Dance photo showing body line
    • Use .jpg, .jpeg, or .png (max 10MB each)
Selection Process

An internal jury from Bolzano Danza will select the scholar based on:

  • Strength and sincerity of your personal story
  • Artistic quality and performance potential shown in your video

Selected scholars (or their guardians, if underage) must consent to the non-commercial use of submitted media (photos/videos) by the organizers.

Publicity and Community
  • The scholarship will be promoted in English, Italian, Ukrainian, and Macedonian
  • Creative Fellowship and Bolzano Danza will follow and share the scholar’s journey on social media
  • Content may include live impressions, behind-the-scenes, and post-event interviews
Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today and take your dance journey to the next level with Bolzano Danza Workshops 2025!

Apply Now →