Studio Pulse Center for Dance is a woman owned and operated small business in Anchorage, Alaska. Opened in 2013, the studio is also home to Pulse Dance Company, a non-profit adult performing arts organization founded in 2010 that produces innovative dance in our city, and provides opportunities for children, adults, and local artists to engage and collaborate in a myriad of ways. It is through the symbiotic relationship between the school and the professional division that countless special opportunities are made possible. Some of the ways we support our students and give back to our community include: Step Up Dance Fund *Funds expended for the 2024-2025 season. Applications open summer 2025. Dance scholarships totaling up to $1,500 are provided by studio owner Stephanie Wonchala to passionate students in need of tuition assistance. Eligible families will have a current account with the studio, have demonstrated strong consecutive attendance for a minimum of two years, have a positive and kind rapport with our team, and be able to provide proof of financial need. All dancers are considered, but students in levels 3+ are given priority.
Community Giving We believe in fostering a caring and connected community, and happily support other arts and non-profit organizations in our city. Studio Pulse's community giving season is September-December. While we aim to accommodate all requests, please understand that we receive a lot of them! Reach out September through December if we can help further your organization's mission! Free & Low Cost Training & Performance Opportunities Outside of regular season recitals, Pulse Dance Company works to make dance accessible to all through: 1) "Play with Pulse," a free community dance series offered in various styles during the summer. 2) Winter Productions with a low participation fee of $150 that covers 3.5 months of rehearsals, staffing, costumes, and a concert. This amounts to pennies per hour to be involved in a large-scale production, with plenty of stage time!
3) BLOOM, a residency program that supports 3-6 emerging choreographers annually with free rehearsal space, stipends, and a fully produced concert. Participating dancers and students receive rehearsals, costumes, produced concert, and more completely free of charge.
4) Ongoing creative projects outside of the classroom, including but not limited to collaborations with photographers and videographers to better prepare students for the commercial dance world following graduation. Competition Studio Scholarships
Made available through various competitions, and distributed based on need. Interested in Supporting?!
Let us know if you're as excited about helping young talent thrive in Anchorage as we are!
Featured above: Hedehogs and Alice costumes brought to life through the incredible volunteerism of Ms. Pia. We are so grateful for the love and shared talent of our community - we couldn't do it without you!
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