Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to a girl or boy age 8-13 who loves to dance and has financial need.  It was established by Shirley Ubell in memory of her first dance teacher.

Eva Bauer Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Ruth Bauer Neustadter in honor of her mother.  It is awarded to one gifted teenage dancer with financial need.

Morris Leitman Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Shirley Ubell in memory of her father.  It will be awarded to one teen or young adult who has a disability and financial need.

Bruce Baker Scholarship for Boys

This scholarship was established by Bruce Baker's parents in honor of Bruce, a Presbyterian minister who studied and performed at CMDE for many years before re-locating out-of-state.  It is given to a boy age 10-18 with dance potential and financial need.

Cliff Allen New Dancer Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Brenda Tobias in memory of her dear friend. It is given to a child age 5-8 who has never studied dance before but who has dance potential, and financial need.

This fund was established in 2007 in honor of Earl Ubell, who co-founded CMDE in 1962 with his wife Shirley.  This fund helps support partial scholarships and work-study arrangements for people who cannot afford to pay full tuition.  People needing partial tuition remission/work-study arrangements due to their financial situation should call the office to apply.