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

Nailah Abukar - 2024
Aaris Roberts - 2024

Giavanni M Powell Scholarship

Skyler Wynn - 2024
Ava Wheeler - 2023
Railyn Wingate - 2022

DE’s SHINE Award

Cori Lewis - 2024
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
Mary Grace Bailey
Lilly Ann Bailey
Grace Elizabeth Douglas
Skyler Wynn
Bailey Rea Burtis
Dilan Jarrett

Cecchetti Council of America Scholarships

Mary Grace Bailey
Kris Busch
Drew Allen
London Lobban
Jordan Gregory

Mary Grace Bailey - 2024
Lilly Ann Bailey - 2024
Makayla Williams - 2024

ECC Local Scholarship
Isabel Sadaka - 2024
Grace Elizabeth Douglas - 2023