(From left) Annie Petro, Claire Kois, Madison Shipley, Allianna Fitzpatrick and Lenora Norman.
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The recipients of five Memorial Scholarships were recently announced at Debra Collier’s School of Dance.

The scholarships, named in memory of former students Lori Rigsby, Jacquline Egolf, Ashleigh Bruner and Emma Martin and former dance parent Cindy Crane, were developed 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 report on how they would make a piece of art come alive through dance. The recipients each received a class scholarship for the 2014-2015 annual season.

Recipients are: Allianna Fitzpatrick, daughter of Jonna Jones and Roger Fitzpatrick, Madison Shipley, daughter of Steve and Melanie Shipley; Annie Petro, daughter of Mike and Meichi Petro; and Claire Kois, daughter of Joe and Melissa Kois, all of Warsaw; and Lenora Norman, daughter of Brian and Paula Norman of Leesburg.

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 upcoming summer session which includes dance camps such as Pretty Princess Camp, Cheer Camp, and Glamour and Glitz Camp, along with Mommy and Me, preschool programs, Intro to Dance and much more.

For more information about the programs offered, contact the studio at 574-267-7055 or visit collierdance.com.