Available to new callers/cuers/clogging/line/contra/westem dance instructors and current instructors wishing to upgrade skills.

NAME ______________________  PARTNER'S NAME  ______________________

ADDRESS  ___________________________________________________________

POSTAL CODE  _____________   PHONE (home) _________________  (work) _________________

NAME OF CLUB(s) __________________________________________________________________

I AM A PAID UP MEMBER OF MY ASSOCIATION/FEDERATION FOR THE YEAR  _____________

SCHOOL YOU WISH TO ATTEND  _____________________________________________________

HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR OR RECEIVED OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THIS SCHOOL
THIS YEAR?  YES___   NO ___  (amended)
IF YES, AMOUNT APPLIED FOR OR RECEIVED $ __________

AMOUNT REQUESTING FROM SOCIETY_______________
(Applicant should not expect to receive more assistance in total than the total extent of the costs or expenses being applied for)

Please enclose a flyer/description which includes an outline of the course and the names of the instructors. Those attending recognized Canadian schools will be given preference.

Attach a covering letter to summarize reason for application, choice of course and other relevant information to assist with the evaluation; (see reverse)

BRIEF HISTORY OF APPLICANT
Number of years danced  _______________  Years as Instructor  _______________
Level Most Commonly danced  _______________  Level Instructed _______________

        ________________________                                                 ___________________
       APPLICANT SIGNATURE                                                      DATE

Attach a covering letter to summarize reason for application, choice of course and other relevant information to assist with the evaluation. (See reverse)

PROVINCIAL FEDERATION/ASSOCIATION
If your province has no Provincial Federation/Association, a club affiliated with the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society, may endorse the application.

             ________________________    _______________             ___________________
            SIGNATURE                                      POSITION                            DATE

APPLICATIONS ARE AWARDED ON THE BASIS OF INFORMATION RECEIVED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED. (new) CHECK REVERSE FOR DIRECTIONS UNDER "HOW TO APPLY". 
The Professional Development Committee must receive Bursary Applications by May 31st for consideration for the current calendar year.

 

Bursary Application Criteria (2003) Any dancer wishing to become an instructor in the different dance categories sponsored by the Society (square, round, clogging, line, western) or current instructor wishing to upgrade skills may apply, through their Provincial Federation to the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society for a bursary to help offset the expenses incurred.         a)  All applicants must be for the current calendar year;         b)  Applicants will not be considered for a bursary two years in a row;         c)  Applicants from remote areas are usually given preference;         d)  Length of course will be taken into consideration. Current maximum amount of Society bursary is $500.00 per application.  The Committee is authorized to award lesser amounts based on the costs of registration, transportation, accommodation and the length of the course. Bursary applications must be received by the Professional Development Committee by May 31st for consideration for the current calendar year. Applicants will be notified by June 30th of the Committee's decision. Confirmation of course attendance must be sent to the Professional Development Chairperson no later than 60 days after course completion. Bursary will be paid to applicant when proof of course completion is received.   HOW TO APPLY Bursary application forms (copy included below) may be obtained from your Provincial Square & Round Dance Federation or your Provincial Director of the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society or the Society Professional Development Chaircouple. Application must include:  (4 requirements highlighted for applicants clarification)                     1)  A 2003 revised Society application form;                     2)  A course flyer/description;                     3)  Applicant's letter should include:                             a)  number of years danced;                             b)  teaching experience;                             c)  area need for dance instructor;                             d)  reasons for choice of particular course;                             e)  itemized anticipated expenses i.e. registration, travel and accommodations. (amended)                     4)  Sponsor's letter should cover area need and any helpful information to recommend                          the applicant. (revised October/03)   Sponsor may be a caller/cuer/instructor or a club;                     5)  The application form and covering letters should be sent to your Provincial Federation                          President.  He/she will endorse the application before sending it to the Professional                          Development Chaircouple.  THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MUST RECEIVE APPLICATIONS BY MAY 31st FOR THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR. Revised Oct/03    Professional Development Committee Chaircouple,   Alan & Doreen Clays     20 Glengarry Drive,     Saint John, NB E2J 2Y2     (506) 696-2114     E-mail:  clays@rogers.com NOTE:  FEDERATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS may also have bursary assistance programs available for caller/leader training. Contact your representatives of these groups to find out what is available! At least the Ontario and Nova Scotia Federations have provision for awarding caller/leader/instructor bursaries.