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Application Form:
The Anna Carlisle Dancer in Training Award

To apply for the Anna Carlisle Dancer in Training Award, please complete this application form. The deadline to apply is Sunday 15 November 2026. Please carefully read How To Apply and refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page before you start.

Budget Template: You will be asked to attach this to your application. Please download here:

Budget template download

Increasing Access: We can provide support to remove barriers and improve access for applicants. If this might be relevant to you, please read this info sheet.

Application Form:

Step 1 of 3

Section 1 – Introduction

Thank you for your interest in applying for LUTSF’s Anna Carlisle Dancer in Training Award. We look forward to hearing about your projects and plans! We don’t want to waste your time, so before completing the application please ensure you meet these eligibility criteria:

If you tick all these boxes, we warmly welcome you to fill out the form:

Eligibility Criteria *

You are 18 years of age or older
You have been resident in the UK for at least 2 years
You are in undergraduate (or equivalent) dance training
You are planning a project that requires travel and is *not* your regular term-time training costs

You can submit a digital or printed version.

Scroll down to complete the digital version

OR click to download the:

[Printable version: Word .docx]

If applying using a printed form, please scan and/or email it to info@lutsf.onmicrosoft.com by the closing date.

Section 2 – Contact Details

Your Name *

First

Last

Your Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Contact Email *

Access Support: If you are working with an Access Support Worker to complete your application, please read the Access FAQs about how to answer these questions.

Telephone Number *

Do you have any access requirements relating to how we communicate with you that we need to know about?

Section 3 – Your Application

In the box below, tell us about your dance background and current training (maximum 450 words).

We understand that dance training can take many forms. We use this question to understand your dance background and how a LUTSF Award may benefit you at this stage in your development. We want to understand how your training connects with the project you want to undertake and how you connect to the dance community.

You could tell us about things like:

Your training
Past projects
Current projects or dissertation plans

We understand that you might have a wide range of relevant experiences, but please prioritise elements which are most important to your application.

Dance Background *

In no more than 50 words, please summarise your project – what do you want to use a LUTSF Award to travel for and why?

This information may be used for publicity so please describe your project clearly, briefly and accurately.

Project Summary *

Tell us where you want to travel to:

You can enter up to 2 destinations here.

Destination(s) *

Country

Destination(s)

Town/City

Destination 2 Country

Destination 2 Town/city

Tell us the full estimated cost of travel to/from your destination(s) above.

We contribute up to £500 in £ GBP.

This number has to match Section A in your budget attachment.

Estimated Cost of Travel *

How much of this are you requesting from LUTSF?

We can contribute up to £500 in £ GBP.

LUTSF Funding Request *

Estimated travel dates:

Please give your best current estimate. Dates may be changed before travel is booked as long as costs are still within the agreed budget.

Departing *

Returning *

Access: If you require an Access Support Worker to travel with you due to your access needs, LUTSF will support their travel in addition to yours.

Access: If you require an Access Support Worker to travel with you due to your access needs, LUTSF will pay for their travel in addition to yours.

If this applies to you, please tick here.

Section 4 – More details about your project and why you want to do it

A) Preparation & Planning:

In more detail, tell us about your project (max 400 words).

Please clearly explain:

what your aims and activities are
any preparatory work you have done, and
the reasons for choosing your collaborators/destination organisation(s).

Preparation & Planning *

B) Benefit:

What are your reasons for undertaking the project? How will this relate to your current training or studies? (max 400 words).

Please outline how the project relates to your training and will contribute and inform your professional practice. Please also highlight any plans you have to share your learning after your project has taken place.

Benefit *

C) Budget

Note: we cannot accept applications without a budget completed on our template.

Please upload your completed budget attachment here. *

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Section 5 – Supporting Your Application

Referees

Please enter a name and email address for one referee, who should know you in a professional capacity.

We may contact your referee if we need further information about your application. Your referee must not be applying for a LUTSF Award this year. This could be someone like a teacher, tutor or supervisor.

Referee 1 Name *

Email *

How they know you *

Please attach a letter of support from your referee *

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Essential Attachments

To complete your application, we also need you to attach:

1. Evidence of your planning e.g. screenshots of your travel quotes for your estimated dates and location from a travel provider *

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[This should match the figures for Section A “travel costs” used in your budget template]

2. A letter of support, invitation and/or confirmation from your destination host *

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If you’ve applied for a place on a course or summer school and do not yet have an outcome, please provide proof of application e.g. emails.

Training Award Application

Application Form:
The Anna Carlisle Dancer in Training Award

Application Form:

Section 1 – Introduction

Section 2 – Contact Details

Section 3 – Your Application

In the box below, tell us about your dance background and current training (maximum 450 words).

In no more than 50 words, please summarise your project – what do you want to use a LUTSF Award to travel for and why?

Tell us where you want to travel to:

Tell us the full estimated cost of travel to/from your destination(s) above.

How much of this are you requesting from LUTSF?

Estimated travel dates:

Section 4 – More details about your project and why you want to do it

A) Preparation & Planning:

In more detail, tell us about your project (max 400 words).

B) Benefit:

What are your reasons for undertaking the project? How will this relate to your current training or studies? (max 400 words).

Section 5 – Supporting Your Application

Referees

Essential Attachments

Section 6 – About You

Section 7 – Before You Submit

Application Form: The Anna Carlisle Dancer in Training Award

Application Form:

Section 1 – Introduction

Section 2 – Contact Details

Section 3 – Your Application

In the box below, tell us about your dance background and current training (maximum 450 words).

In no more than 50 words, please summarise your project – what do you want to use a LUTSF Award to travel for and why?

Tell us where you want to travel to:

Tell us the full estimated cost of travel to/from your destination(s) above.

How much of this are you requesting from LUTSF?

Estimated travel dates:

Section 4 – More details about your project and why you want to do it

A) Preparation & Planning:

In more detail, tell us about your project (max 400 words).

B) Benefit:

What are your reasons for undertaking the project? How will this relate to your current training or studies? (max 400 words).

Section 5 – Supporting Your Application

Referees

Essential Attachments

Section 6 – About You

Section 7 – Before You Submit

Application Form:
The Anna Carlisle Dancer in Training Award