SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2024-2025

  • Lourdes Penaflor

    RECIPIENT #1

    One of our OG members, Lourdes has been with LGNDS since we opened in 2022. When she is not excelling in volleyball, basketball, or swimming, she is practicing for dance competitions. She currently dances on our Varsity team and shows up every rehearsal ready to work. She is a resilient, dedicated young dancer and dreams one day of being a choreographer and teacher herself. She is a natural, creative individual!

  • Charlotte Makie

    RECIPIENT #2

    One of our newest members of the LGNDS Fam, Charlotte is hard working and passionate about her dance. She shows up to rehearsals with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. She has trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, for 13 years but now continues her training in Hip-hop on our high school team Young LGNDS. She is natural leader, storyteller, and perfectionist who is committed to her craft.

  • Kailani Saiz

    RECIPIENT #3

    7 years old, she began her dance journey at the age of four training in Ballet. She quickly found interest in Hip-hop and joined our youngest team at the studio the Tiny LGNDS. After 1 year she moved up to the Mini LGNDS and continues to show up through her bubbly personality and love for performing. Kailani dances to learn, move with confidence, express herself, and make others around her feel good.

Congratulations to the three recipients of the 2025 scholarship! We received an overwhelming number of applications, making the selection process incredibly difficult. These three students were chosen for their passion, dedication to dance, and the positive attitude they bring both in the studio and beyond. Their commitment to practice and performances truly stood out. Learn more about the scholarship below!

  • The LGNDS Studios Scholarship was founded in 2023 with the purpose to give back to our community. Every year we are are proud to offer $1,000 Scholarships for Dance Education. LGNDS is committed to supporting dedicated young dancers who are passionate about developing their skills and pursuing their craft.

  • Students ages 7-17 are invited to apply by submitting an application, a letter of recommendation, and essays from both the student and a parent. The application period runs from November 1 to November 30, and the scholarship winners are announced on December 15.

  • Applications are currently closed for this year. Stay tuned for Fall 2025.