Our Acting, Dance, and Musical Theatre Students are provided smooth-soled character shoes for various performances that allow them to dance/move easily on the stage; however, these shoes are not fit for all performances.

When rubber soles are safer and more appropriate for a production, it now costs $50 to have their shoes cobbled (still far less expensive than buying an entirely new pair of shoes!).

Won't you help one or more of our students shine brightly on stage with some new soles?

One of the biggest stumbling blocks in costuming our performers in Theatre is the cost of safe dance shoes. Buying the less-expensive shoes is a preference for students on a budget, but this can lead to injury, as the shoes are not as flexible and often are more narrow and tight-fitting. They also tend to only last through one season/semester, which is counter-productive.

With your help, we can provide long-lasting support with a pair of LaDuca dance shoes that will shod a student for all four years of their productions with us!

With this purchase, you will be given a thank-you letter from your student with a picture of them in the shoes you've provided! They will definitely not forget you as they perform and head off to stellar futures!

You're here for the students, right?

This is your opportunity to offer a fine & performing arts student a scholarship for a year.

The named scholarship can have your name on it, or it might be named for a business, friend, or family member.

As a scholarship donor, you will be invited to the College of Liberal Arts Donor Reception on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, where you will have the chance to enjoy dinner with your student recipient. If you are unable to make the reception, you will receive a picture of and bio about your student recipient and the opportunity to meet them at a later date.