Purpose and Criteria for Eligibility

The Capezio Dance Award should:

• Contribute to the public awareness of dance in the United States.
• Recognize substantial achievement in dance.
• Honor an individual, company or institution who has made a significant contribution to dance in the United States.

The guidelines and criteria for eligible recipients are:

• An individual/ company/institution who brings respect, stature and distinction to dance, or provides significant services to the field.
• An individual at the height of a career; companies and institutions which exhibit qualities such as innovation, creativity and imagination.
• All styles and forms of dance must be considered, not just ballet, modern, or tap. Other styles include, but are not limited to jazz, ballroom, showdance, folk, ethnic, avant-garde.
• All geographical areas of the country must be included when identifying and considering nominees.

The Selection, Qualifications and Role of the Advisors

The Trustees will identify a small group of national advisors. As a group, the qualifications of the advisors will include:

• Distinction, respect and credentials in the dance field
• An informed, national perspective
• Background in and / or substantial knowledge and appreciation of all forms of dance

The advisors will be asked to nominate eligible candidates for the Capezio Dance Award. They will each nominate either an individual, a company or an institution that they feel meets the Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation's high standards.

The Award Recipient

The Trustees will notify the recipient of the Capezio Dance Award and an announcement will be made to the general public.