WARSAW — The recipients of five memorial scholarships were announced at Debra Collier’s School of Dance. The scholarships, named in memory of former students: Ashleigh Bruner, Jacquline Egolf, Kurt Engler, Emma Martin and Lori Rigsby and former dance parent Cindy Crane, were developed by the studio to offer opportunities to students through financial assistance and also encourage students through the recognition of their abilities and achievements.

Applicants were divided into age categories and each submitted a creative report describing a country they would like to share a dance exchange with, including what they would be excited to share, why, and what they would like to learn.

The recipients: Alliana Fitzpatrick, daughter of Johnna Jones and Roger Fitzpatrick; Brooke Rumple, daughter of Dan and Kari Rumple; Emily Carr, daughter of Jonathan and Megan Carr; Khareus Miller, son of Lori Miller, all of Warsaw, Joy Hanes, daughter of Mark and Lauri Hanes, of Winona Lake and Annabel Parker, daughter of Ryan and Rachel Parker of Claypool. Each received a class scholarship from the studio for the 2016-2017 annual season.

Debra Collier’s School of Dance has been educating students since 1977 and offers a wide variety of classes for dancers of all ages and levels. The studio provides many opportunities for students to develop their interest in dance, including performance groups and fun monthly themes.

Registration is currently open for the studio’s summer session.  For more information about the programs offered, contact the studio at (574) 267-7055 or visit collierdance.com.