From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
Scholarships to Young Bahamians Offered at Holland College School Of Performing Arts
Feb 26, 2014 - 6:00:16 PM
Valentino Burrows, from Nassau, is currently attending Holland College as part of an exchange program, and participated in the Theatre Performance program, part of Holland College's School of Performing Arts. Burrows is a student at BTVI in Nassau, where he is completing the Electrical Installation program.
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Charlottetown,
CANADA –
Young Bahamians interested in working
in theatre, dance, or music now have the opportunity to pursue their training
at Holland College, Prince Edward Island, through a unique scholarship program
for Bahamian students at the college’s School of Performing Arts, Holland College
vice president Michael O’Grady announced recently.
Holland College
has one of the largest Bahamian student populations of any institution in
Canada, O’Grady said.
“We are proud to
say that we have graduated over 300 Bahamian students in a broad range of
program offerings; young Bahamians have thrived in our learning environment –
it’s been a great fit for everyone. And now we would like to extend that
growing relationship to include the performing arts.”
The School of
Performing Arts (SoPA) was established four years ago and combines the
significant strengths and national reputations of two well-established
institutions, Holland College and the award-winning Confederation Centre of the
Arts. SoPA has three two-year programs, Dance Performance, Music Performance,
and Theatre Performance, as well as a one-year Performing Arts Foundation
program.
The curriculum in
all four programs allows students to develop their artistic skills, share their
passion of music, theatre, or dance; explore career options in the performing
arts; and gain an understanding of the business side of the performance
industry. The Music Performance program is partnered with The Berklee College
of Music in Boston, and is a member of the Berklee International Network.
As is the case in
The Bahamas, Atlantic Canada in general, and Prince Edward Island in
particular, enjoy a rich tradition in music, dance and theatre.
“Holland College
School of Performing Arts was founded with the vision of drawing talented,
creative and gifted students from across our own nation and from around the
world. And it is happening,” O’Grady said. “Given our well-established
relationships here in The Bahamas, we would like to offer the opportunity to
young Bahamians to train at SoPA.”
To that end, Holland
College has designated up to $50,000 annually in scholarships for Bahamian
students admitted to its performing arts programs. The maximum award is $3,000
per student, which is renewable for their second year of study.
Bahamian
applicants will be considered for the scholarships once they have completed the
application and audition process. A letter of reference from a music, dance or
theatre teacher in The Bahamas will be required to complete the scholarship
application.
“We are really
hoping that these scholarships will encourage talented young Bahamians to
attend Holland College,” O’Grady concluded.
For more
information on School of Performance Arts programs, audition details, and application
information, visit hollandcollege.com/sopa, or email
international@hollandcollege.com.
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