“Shimmy It Forward” Scholarship Program

Applications open annually in early November and close in early January, with results announced in mid-January.

What impact do you believe the award could have on you?

I feel so lucky that I was given the opportunity to take belly dancing classes all those years ago, and I am grateful that my community of dancers and aficionados have been supportive of my idea to pay (shimmy) it forward. Thanks to their generosity, I launched the “Shimmy It Forward” scholarship program in November 2024, with winners announced in January 2025!
— Stephanie (April 2024)
stephaniebellydance.com features Stephanie and her troupe Daira in colorful unitards lining up the stairs leading into Alegria's spring showcase 2024.

Apply 11/3/25 - 1/5/26!

You can fill out the form here, or open it in a separate window if that’s easier to see. Either way will work!