Applications for Awards for Emerging Artists are open Thursday, March 12- Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Please review the Application Guidelines below before applying.
The Chrystal Dance Prize — Training is awarded annually and supports emerging western Canadian dance artists continuing full-time training at recognized international institutions outside of Canada. The Chrystal Dance Prize comprises two categories —Training and Projects — and is generated from a bequest made by Dance Victoria patron Dr. Betty “Chrystal” Kleiman to the Victoria Foundation. Between the two categories, over $52,000 will be awarded to dance artists in 2025/26.
In 2026, Dance Victoria will award $7,500 through the Chrystal Dance Prize – Training.
The Arabella and Robert Award for Dance is open to dancers from across Canada continuing their training at an international dance conservatory or institution outside of Canada and is generated from a fund established by Dance Victoria patrons Arabella Martin and Robert Britten, held at the Victoria Foundation. The ARAD scholarship, valued at $4,800, may be awarded as a supplement to a successful Chrystal Dance Prize proponent or can be awarded separately.
Guidelines and Application Procedure
The Chrystal Dance Prize – Training and the Arabella and Robert Award for Dance support young dancers completing their training at international dance institutions outside of Canada.
Applications are open Thursday, March 12 – Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Please review the Application Guidelines below before applying.
History of the Chrystal Dance Prize
The prize is funded through an annual disbursement from the Chrystal Dance Fund held at the Victoria Foundation. Learn about Dr. Betty “Chrystal” Kleiman and past winners.