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The School of Dance relies on the generous donations provided by alumni, students’ families, lovers of dance everywhere, and our own faculty/staff members. Here you can specify if you would like to donate to our General Development Fund, Student Scholarships, or the School of Dance Travel Fund. You may also conduct a search to see if your employer will match your tax-deductible donation.

For all donations made through UGive, donors will be recognized in our show programs for the academic season.

Bené Arnold
Endowed Scholarship

Created by a generous estate contribution by late Emeritus Professor and former Interim Chair of the University of Utah Department of Ballet Bené Arnold, the recently established Bené Arnold Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide vital scholarship support to ballet students in the U School of Dance.

We hope you will consider a gift honoring Arnold’s legacy of leadership while championing the success of future artists.

General Development Fund

Your gift will directly benefit School of Dance students as this fund is utilized to support general projects as directed by the School of Dance Director. This includes student socials, performance expenses, areas of greatest financial need, annual creative initiatives, and co-curricular activities. Thank you for helping students foster their talents, earn their degrees, and shape the future of the performing arts in Utah and beyond!

two modern dancer dancing atop a spinning disc

School of Dance Travel Fund

Your gift will directly benefit School of Dance students, faculty, and staff as this fund is utilized to support travel projects as directed by the School of Dance Director. This includes student trips, faculty research trips, and outreach and touring programs. This fund was created thanks to a generous donation in the name of Julie Hansen Jensen. Thank you for helping students foster their talents, earn their degrees, and shape the future of the performing arts in Utah and beyond!

a dancer spinning in a dramatic white dress

Modern Dance Scholarships

Your gift will support general scholarships awarded on an annual basis for new and current School of Dance student in the Modern Dance BFA program. Thank you for helping students foster their talents, earn their degrees, and shape the future of the performing arts in Utah and beyond!

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Ballet Scholarships

Your gift will support general scholarships awarded on an annual basis for new and current School of Dance student in the Ballet BFA program. Thank you for helping students foster their talents, earn their degrees, and shape the future of the performing arts in Utah and beyond!

dancers in traditional romantic tutus. At the front a male and female dancer pose together