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Resources

Dancer Tuition Discount | Fordham University
​Any full-time professional dancer (New York City Ballet, and other companies, i.e., American Ballet Theatre is eligible for the Dancer Discount, 33% off tuition!​

The Encore Fund
​The Encore Fund aims to close the financial gap between professional dancers and their transitions into higher education opportunities. Through our scholarship awards and mentorship partnerships, we strive to set dancers up for success in their next chapters.

LEAP Program, Saint Mary's College of California
The LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals) Program is a Bachelor's in Performing Arts online degree completion program uniquely designed for current and former professional dancers. LEAP provides remote and affordable higher education of exceptional quality with a part-time, low-impact class schedule.

NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant​
The NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant aims to empower Black entrepreneurs and businesses through funding and resources and has, in previous years, contributed largely to the growth of Black businesses across the nation.​​Have a resource to share? Please email us at ops@secondactnetwork.org to share with the community!​

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