Jazz Camp West 2025 - Gabe Trupin Memorial Scholarship Application

This application is for the Jazz Camp West Gabe Trupin Memorial Scholarship for Jazz Camp West 2025, which will be held in June 7-13, 2025 in La Honda, CA.

In memory of Gabriel Trupin (1969-1995), an exceptionally talented dancer that attended Jazz Camp West in his early life and went on to become an outstanding professional performer.

This is a full scholarship award for an aspiring dancer interested in being in a highly creative immersive environment and wants to benefit from exposure to several forms of dance (jazz, west coast swing and hip-hop), and a chance to be featured in the final dance showcase.

Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 25 on June 7th, 2025.

Please note that this is a merit-based award.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST. One (1) Recipient will be selected for Jazz Camp West 2025 and all other applicants will be notified prior to May 7th.

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Applicant Information

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Preferred Name (Nickname, etc.)

Primary Email

Applicant Phone #

Birthdate

MM/DD/YYYY

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Would this be your first time at Jazz Camp West?

Yes - this would be my first timeNo I have been to Jazz Camp West before

Have you received a scholarship in the past?

YesNo

If so, which years?

How Did You Hear About Jazz Camp West?

If other, please specify

Student Info

Are you (or your camper) currently a student?

YesNo

What is your (or your campers) current enrollment status?

Full-time studentPart-time student

What school do you (or your camper) attend?

What kind of school is this?

What city is this school in?

Dance Background

Please describe your history with Dance

500-700 words

How many years have you been studying dance?

What styles of dance do you have experience with?

What style of dance is your primary focus right now?

Who have you studied with?

Have you done much performing? If so, please explain.

What do you hope to do with dance in the future?

Please provide a link to a 2-3 minute video of you dancing

Anything we need to know about this video? Anything to know about accessing it?

Why would you like to attend Jazz Camp West?

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the review committee?

Contact Information