The dancers of The State Ballet of Rhode Island are a dedicated group of young people who have achieved a certain level of technique and ability. Annual scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. You must be an auditioning dancer or a current SBRI dancer to apply. An up to two minutes solo is required for all scholarship applicants.

The "Madame Ana Roje Scholarship"
Chosen by SBRI Board of Directors and Judges (for female dancer)
Brooke DiFrancesco of Seekonk, MA

The "Sir Anton Dolin Scholarship"
Chosen by SBRI Board of Directors and Judges (for male dancer)
Joshua Coté of Lincoln, RI

The "Oskar Harmos Scholarship"
Chosen by SBRI Artistic Director and Judges
Steven Sparhawk of East Greenwich, RI

The "Joseph Levinhoff Scholarship"
Chosen by HSBRI Artistic Director and Judges
Amanda Chambrerlin of Blackstone, MA

The "Michelle S. Machon Scholarship"
Private Scholarship - For the Promotion of Ballet Excellence, Academic Ability and the commitment of both. An essay from the dancer stating why he or she is a deserving candidate for this scholarship is required.


The "Mia Slavenska Scholarship"
Chosen by Herci Marsden, Artistic Director, SBRI (for male & female dancer)

Alana Lauro of Lincoln, RI

The "Mia Slavenska Scholarship"
Chosen by Herci Marsden, Artistic Director, SBRI (for male & female dancer)

Jennifer McCoy of Lincoln, RI

In Loving Memory "The Anna Wood Scholarship"
Private Scholarship - For the Promotion of Ballet Excellence.
Brenna DiFrancesco of Seekonk, MA

The "Director’s Scholarship"
Chosen by Herci Marsden, Artistic Director, SBRI (for male & female dancer)
Jennifer Broess of Lincoln, RI
Elise Costello of Providence, RI
Louisa Kellogg of Providence, RI
Madeleine Issa of Providence, RI
Katherine Costello of Providence, RI
Kimberly Najjar of Cumberland, RI
Alexandra Rose of Cumberland, RI



Past SBRI Scholarship Recipients
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