Nominations are open for the Jacque Foesier Youth Dance Award!

Dance Ontario wishes to recognize a young talented dancer who goes beyond their training to
make a difference, affect change, develop, promote, inspire, educate, and connect.

The Award is named after Jacque Foesier, long-time Dance Ontario Board member and
dedicated dance teacher, who made significant contributions to the dance community in the
province.

Nominee must have:
•Demonstrated a passion, dedication and commitment in the pursuit of excellence in dance
• Used dance as the basis for developing creative and innovative ideas aimed at sharing their art
or addressing real-world problems for themselves, their peers or the broader community
•Demonstrated a positive impact on their community and beyond as a teacher/assistant,
volunteer, organizer or advocate

Nominators must submit:
• This completed nomination form
• A letter of recommendation if nominator is not a studio/company director, teacher, or
choreographer
• A performance video link

The recipient of the Jacque Foesier Youth Dance Award and their achievements are celebrated at an award ceremony that takes place during DanceWeekend each year. A cash award of $300 is also included.

Deadline to submit: November 15, 2023

NOMINATION FORM