STRENGTHEN YOUR STUDIO!
YOUR DANCEWEAR DOLLARS MADE A DIFFERENCE!
- Academy of Dance, Spokane Valley, WA
- Alaska Dance Theatre, Anchorage, AK
- A-List Dance & Acrobatics, Humboldt, Saskatchewan
- Ascend Studios, Midwest City, OK
- Bella Dance Academy, Yellowknife, NWT
- Center for Theatre Arts (Salina Community Theatre), Salina, KS
- Creative Motion Studios, Akron, OH
- Dreamer's Dance Company, Dunedin, FL
- DuHadway Dance Dimensions, Alma, MI
- Evolution Dance Academy LLC, Wailuku, HI
- Harbor School of Music & Dance, Homer, AK
- Idaho Dance Academy (The Dance Academy), Star, ID
- Kaleidoscope Irish Dance & Movement Studio, Kitchener, Ontario
- MOVE Inclusive Dance, Nashville, TN
- Shooting Star Dance Center, Bloomfield, NJ
- Solon Center for the Arts Dance Studio, Solon, OH
- Volume Performance Center, Indianapolis, IN
HOW WE GIVE
Every purchase counts.
Every Revolution Dancewear item purchased helps to grow the Studio Essentials Grant fund. Dancewear that gives back.
Together, we give!
The more studios get involved, the more the grant program grows. Set your dress codes, outfit your dancers, grow your studio's revenue and the grant fund at the same time!
Studios benefit, dance wins.
Our Studio Essential Grants are awarded annually to dance programs and studios across North America!
STRENGTHEN YOUR STUDIO
Our new Studio Essentials Grant Program is a unique initiative designed to provide studio owners with grants and resources ranging from $500 to $5,000 that can be used for things like dance scholarships, facility improvements, and teacher education.
DANCE SUPPORTING DANCE
Dancewear that looks good and does good! A portion of all Revolution Dancewear sales will fund the Studio Essentials Grant program. Your dancers can feel good wearing Revolution to class — a brand that supports both your studio and dance communities everywhere.
GET THE WORD OUT!
Thank you for selling dancewear that gives back! We've created promotional materials that you can download to let your dance parents know their money is going to a good place. Not only are they supporting a local business by purchasing dancewear at your studio, they are helping to fund dance education across North America!
THE GRANT COMMITTEE
The 2021 – 2022 Studio Essentials Grant Committee will be announced soon!
The grant application period is currently closed. The 2024-2025 Studio Essentials Grant Program opens for applications October 1, 2024.
Q+A
What is the Studio Essentials Grant Program?
A grant created and funded by Revolution Dancewear with the intention of supporting and growing the dance studio industry in North America. Revolution is donating a portion of our profits from the sale of Revolution Dancewear, with a minimum commitment of $25,000 going to fund the Studio Essentials Grant Program annually.
What is the amount of the awarded grants?
Grants vary in size from $500 to $5,000. The Grant Committee determines the amount to award for each grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be a verified dance business/association with dance students currently enrolled in classes in the US, Canada (excluding Quebec), or Puerto Rico. For a complete list of all the eligibility requirements, consult the application form.
When will the grants be awarded?
Grants are expected to be awarded each spring.
How many grants will be awarded?
The individual amount and number of the grants distributed is determined by the size of the Studio Essentials Grant Fund at the end of the application period (December 31, 2024).
How are grants funded?
Revolution Dancewear is contributing a portion of the proceeds from every dancewear product you buy. Revolution guarantees a minimum of $25,000 to the Studio Essentials Grant—but with your help, the fund grows beyond that. The more dancers that wear Revolution Dancewear at your studio, the more money we invest back into the dance community.
What can the grants be used for?
There is essentially no limit to the creative ways in which grant money can be used. The following examples aren’t intended to limit the scope of what you can do; only to help you get started:
Dance Scholarships
- Award a year’s tuition to a deserving student or a new dance family
- Fund a competition student’s fees
- Help out one of your dance families in need
Educational Opportunities
- Attend a business conference
- Fund teacher certifications
- Purchase new curriculum
Facility Improvements
- Replace your dance floor
- Update your computer system
- Refresh your waiting or changing areas
Or something else, such as...
- Offer free classes to your community
- Organize a new community performance opportunity
Grant recipients are required to use grant money for the purpose stated in their applications.
Who decides which grants are awarded?
All grant applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee. This Committee is solely responsible for determining grant recipients and grant value based on impact, diversity, plan for use and overall application.
How are grant recipients selected?
The Grant Committee selects recipients based on need and impact of the proposed initiative, with a diverse set of demographic and socioeconomic factors in mind so that the program impacts the dance community in a meaningful way.
When are the applications due?
Applicants must submit an official application between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. Grant winners must share the result of their grant/finished product to be eligible for future grants (in subsequent years of the program).
How are grants taxed?
Winners may be subject to federal and state income taxes depending on your state and particular business structure. For grants to be tax-free, certain restrictions and limitations may apply. Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the potential tax implications for your business.
Can I apply for more than one grant?
Applicants can apply for one grant per application period (October 1, 2024–December 31, 2024). One application per dance studio/program only.
How do I apply?
The 2024-2025 Studio Essentials Grant Program is accepting applications from October 1 through December 31, 2024. Recipients will be announced in Spring 2025. Apply here.
Click here to review Studio Essentials Grant Program terms and conditions.
Thank you so much for this grant. We've been able to purchase a ramp that can allow access into our studio to those with accessibility needs. It is a first small step in making our studio fully accessible to every child that wants to dance."
LIA MUNRO
Pegasus Dance Studios
Thanks to the support from the Revolution Studio Essentials Grant, we have been able to make a long-awaited major shift in the culture within our organization. We serve close to 1000 children in our community, with a wide range of skin tones, and our aim with this initiative was to ensure that each child has tights that match their individual skin color. This year marked ADT’s 47th Nutcracker production and was the first with 100% of our dancers outfitted in tights that are a shade natural to them."
SARAH DONATE
Armour Dance
By receiving the grant, we were able to do much-needed repairs to the plaster on the walls inside our studios that was damaged by a leaky roof. We are now able to provide a safe, pleasant space to dance that makes everyone feel confident and comfortable."
LISA CROWGEY
Lisa's School of Performing Arts