Bri’s Dance Foundation

Mikayla, is our 1st graduating senior and received a $1,000 scholarship for her studies at Alabama State.

We established Bri’s Dance Foundation, as a 501c3, to continue to make dance accessible to all and build esteem in the lives of our dancers across NW Indiana and the Chicagoland area.

Since 2020, we have provided over $25,000 in scholarships and grants through community partnerships, to dance students, and Women Community Leaders in the Arts, Education, and Business.

The Cheryl Ursery Legacy Award honors Cheryl Ursery, late mother of Brianna (Ursery) Hairlson, who served for 20 years in the Merrillville Community School Corporation both at Fieler Elementary as a Recess Aide and Merrillville High School in Student Services.

We honor her compassion, dedication, and love for people through a grant/scholarship every year at our recital in July.

Cheryl Ursery Legacy Award Recipients

2021- Community Leader- Radical Dance Ministry- Constance Clinton $500

2022- Community Leader- Endure Dance Productions- Kim Keller- Tyler- $500

2023- Community Leader- South Chicago Dance Theatre- Kia Smith- $500

2024- Student- Mikayla Taylor $1,000

Ida Morgan| Dollie Adamson Memorial Scholarship to an outstanding student dancer

Full Year of Tuition and Costumes

December 2022- Malia Parks and Anandi Delaney

July 2023- Leilah Ervin

July 2024- Luna Vale

October Studio Anniversary Scholarship Recipients- Full Year of Tuition