Scholarships & Awards

Maria Vitery Scholarship

In memory of Maria Vitery, an amazing ballet and contemporary teacher at DE, we award a yearly scholarship to a Cecchetti Ballet Conference.

These dancers embody the work ethic, kind nature and passion for ballet that Miss Maria displayed. They do all of this without seeking recognition.

Award Recipients:

as pictured from left to right:

Kris Busch - 2020
Alyssa Alston - 2022
Makayla Williams - 2021
Mary Grace Bailey - 2023
Jocelyn Proctor - 2023
Ava Wheeler - 2020
Taliah Lewis - 2021
Lilly Ann Bailey - 2022

Giavanni M Powell Scholarship

Ava Wheeler - 2023
Railyn Wingate - 2022

DE’s SHINE Award

Madison Hutcheson - 2023
Sydnee Spriggs - 2022

Mid Atlantic Dance Masters of America Ch17 Awards

Kailin Lewis - 2022
Ava Wheeler - 2022
Makayla Williams - 2022
Railyn Wingate
Saniah Warner
Sydnee Spriggs
Taliah Lewis
Nile Randolph

Cecchetti Council of America Scholarships

Mary Grace Bailey
Kris Busch
Drew Allen
London Lobban
Jordan Gregory