Dussich Dance Studio Scholarships

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Mr. Al passed away August 6, 2023. Al was a kind, loving studio business partner, dancer, teacher, and friend. His presence in the hallways, at fundraisers, and being the MC at our shows will greatly be missed. Scholarship winner will be awarded $100 towards next seasons tuition in his honor.

Past Winners

2026  Noelia Rodriguez

2025  Logan Snyder

2024  Finn Johnson

Ruth Gay passed Away November 23, 2024. She started in the Cocoa Beach studio back in 1973, manning the front desk, and in 1984, she became our full-time secretary. Much more than that, she helped with costumes, making bows, sewing and being a friend to all. She retired in 2016. Scholarship winner will receive a free costume for next seasons recital in her honor.

Past Winners

2026  Calista Bourtis

2025  Hannah Bourne  

Maria Dussich Scholarship started in honor of Mrs. Liz’s Mom when she passed at 90. She gave her time and talents from the beginning in 1958. She made ladies and men’s costumes and did repairs. When Mrs. Liz’s dad passed at 92, a Music Scholarship was created when piano and voice were part of our curriculum. Manlio played the mandolin and violin in local orchestras. Her mom and dad entertained throughout Brevard County. The Scholarships are now combined. Nominations made by teachers and Mrs. Liz. Requirements: good attitude, follows dress code, respectful, and good attendance. Does not include graduating Senior students. Scholarship winners are awarded $75 towards next season’s tuition in their honor.

Past Winners

2026   Faith Currier, Lucy Keys, Arabella Scott

2025   Asia Britton, Jianna Jorn, Nellie DeGonzague

2024   Layla Dobson, Isabelle Beorlegui,  Amelia Toral,

            LeiLana Gonzalez

2023   Lola Snyder, Christine David, Laila Gerges, Amelia Toral,

            Kymber Lay

2022   Jenna Biss, Asia Britton, Cassina Couluris,  

           Julia Froemming, Shea Oates

2021   Jasmin Britton, Jennilynne Gunn, 

           Layla Dobson, Catherine O'Shea, Melanie Perusich

2020  Teagan Corridan, Asia Britton, Eden Timmons,

           Mia Zabaldo 

Mr. Al passed away February 7, 2019. Al was a kind, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Those who had the honor to know him can attest to his Christian character, and how he honored God in all that he did. This scholarship is given to a student that emulates Al’s Godly moral standards. Scholarship winner is awarded $100 towards next season’s tuition in his honor.

Past Winners

2026  Rebekah Overson

2025  Mackayla Clark 

2024  Shea Oates

2022  Emma Connors

2021   Natalia Wolk

2020  Penny Johnson