Martha Hill Dance Fund, Ltd.

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Mentor. Educate. Support. Hone.

After 26 years of upholding Martha Hill's promise to honor and celebrate dance performance & dance education, the Martha Hill Dance Fund is continuing that work via the MESH Fellowship - a mentorship program for emerging dancers and choreographers.

As the dance field evolves, the need for emerging artists to receive mentorship and resources to thrive becomes more imperative. The Martha Hill Dance Fund believes it is our duty to be the mesh that connects young artists to access opportunities that will lead to their success!

MISSION OF THE MESH FELLOWSHIP: To nurture and assist the transition of recent bachelor’s degree and certificate program graduates into the professional dance world, through enhancing and expanding on their prior education. Mentees will be supported in identifying a goal, working towards that goal, and reflecting on progress and achievement.

 

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For 2026-2027, the program's second year,

the recipients will receive the following:

EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHER AWARD

• $3,000 cash award

• Mentorship by a choreographic mentor

• $1,000 towards Studio Rentals

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EMERGING DANCER AWARD

• $3,000 cash award

• Mentorship by a dance mentor

• $1,000 towards pre-paid Class Card​

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We are grateful for the

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​support of

The Martha Hill Dance Fund

MESH 

FELLOWSHIP

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Please help us grow this program by donating. Any amount is greatly appreciated!

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Thank you in advance!

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Donation Tiers for MESH

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Visionary ($10,000 and above)

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2025
John and Jody Arnhold
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Champion ($5,000 - $9,000)

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2026

Harkness Foundation for Dance

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Motivator ($1000 - $4,999)

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2026

Robert Wilder Blue

David Thomson

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Catalyst ($500 - $999)

 

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Activator ($200 - $499)​

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2026

​Nigel Campbell

Reggie Van Lee​

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Enthusiast (up to $199)

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2025

Laura Colby

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2026

Janet Barad

Stephanie French

Diane Duggan

Huong Hoang

Camille Rommett

Karimeh Shamieh