✨ Dance It Forward: Scholarships for the Next Generation of Ballet ✨

MoBBallet is rewriting the future of ballet—making it more expansive, inclusive, and sustainable. Through our signature program, The MoBBallet Symposium, we nurture the next generation of dancers and choreographers, with a focus on uplifting Black ballet artists while welcoming all.

But here’s the truth: talent is universal, access is not.
Economic barriers often keep brilliant dancers from walking through the door. That’s where the Dance It Forward Campaign comes in. Your gift directly funds scholarships, opening pathways for dancers who might otherwise be left behind.

What is the MoBBallet Symposium?

The Symposium is not just another summer intensive. It’s a transformational ballet and choreographic residency that reimagines what ballet can be when equity, artistry, and community come first.

We offer:

💫 1:1 mentoring and coaching: Every advanced dancer is paired with a mentor for the week, providing tailored feedback, guidance, and support.
💫 High-caliber training with world-class Black ballet artists as faculty and role models.
💫 Personal development sessions that expand beyond the studio—covering history, nutrition, career pathways, and intimate “Icon Chats” with industry leaders.
💫 Pathways to Performance, our choreographic program cultivating the next generation of Black ballet choreographers.
💫 An enduring network of support: The Symposium is not a one-off event. It’s the beginning of lifelong mentorship, guidance, and community.

Our Program Philosophy

At the heart of the Symposium are values that go beyond technique:

A studio culture built on psychological safety.
Conscious communication that flattens hierarchy and creates space for dialogue.
A framework that transforms agency into active citizenship—empowering dancers to shape ballet’s cultural future.

Why your support matters

By joining the Dance It Forward Campaign, you’re not just giving a dancer a scholarship—you’re investing in a future where ballet truly belongs to everyone.

It isn't about diversity...It's about evolution!!!

Dance It Forward MoBBallet Symposium Scholarship Fund

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