The ReSpin
Dance Scholarship
Funded by community generosity. Awarded to a dancer — or an aspiring dancer — who deserves their moment to shine.
"Every costume donated to ReSpin is more than fabric and sequins —
it's a dancer's dream being passed forward."
Community gives.
Dancers grow.
The scholarship fund is built entirely through the kindness of our community. There is no fixed dollar amount — it grows with every donation we receive.
Donate a Costume
Community members donate pre-loved dance costumes to ReSpin Boutique instead of letting them collect dust.
We Sell It
Donated costumes are listed in our boutique. When sold, 100% of the profit goes directly into the scholarship fund.
Fund Grows
The more costumes donated and sold, the larger the scholarship becomes. Every donation makes a real difference.
Dancer is Awarded
Once a year, we award the full fund to a deserving dancer in our community to use toward any dance-related expense.
The scholarship amount
is decided by you.
Unlike a fixed scholarship, the ReSpin Dance Scholarship grows directly from our community's generosity. Every donated costume sold adds to the fund. The total is announced each year when applications open — and it's entirely shaped by how many people choose to give.
Eligibility & Criteria
This scholarship is open to dancers and aspiring dancers alike. If financial barriers are standing between someone and the dance floor — whether they've danced for years or have always dreamed of starting — we want to hear from them. The scholarship is awarded annually to one recipient who best reflects the following criteria.
Who Is Eligible
- Current dancers of any age and any style or discipline
- Aspiring dancers who dream of starting but cannot afford to
- Must reside anywhere in British Columbia
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrates genuine passion and dedication to dance — or a heartfelt desire to begin
- Shows financial need that creates a barrier to their dance journey
- Contributes positively to their community, studio, school, or the broader community
What It Covers
- The scholarship may be used toward any dance-related expense
- Including tuition, class fees, competition registration, costumes, dancewear, or workshops
- Aspiring dancers may use it to take their very first class
Selection Process
- All applications are reviewed with care and full confidentiality
- The recipient is selected by the ReSpin Boutique team
- One scholarship is awarded annually
Frequently Asked Questions
The scholarship amount is not fixed — it is entirely funded by the sale of donated costumes. When someone donates a costume to ReSpin Boutique, 100% of the profit from that sale goes into the scholarship fund. The more costumes donated, the larger the award. The total amount is announced each year when applications open.
Any dancer — or aspiring dancer — of any age living anywhere in British Columbia is welcome to apply. You do not need to be currently enrolled in dance. If financial barriers are preventing you from starting or continuing your dance journey, this scholarship is for you. We welcome all dance styles and disciplines.
The scholarship can be applied toward any dance-related expense — including tuition, class fees, competition registration, costumes, dancewear, or workshops. We want it to go where it's needed most.
Applications open annually. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when applications open and to find out the scholarship amount for that year.
Simply reach out through our Contact page or fill in our Consignment Interest Form and let us know you'd like to donate rather than consign. We'll take care of the rest — and 100% of the sale profit goes straight to the scholarship fund.
The ReSpin Boutique team reviews all applications and selects one recipient based on financial need, passion and dedication to dance, and involvement in their dance community. All applications are handled with full confidentiality.
Ready to give or apply?
Whether you want to donate a costume to grow the fund or you're a dancer ready to apply — we'd love to hear from you.