Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients!
Charles Trojanowski
Charles Trojanowski
Charles Trojanowski
2025
Colorado Ballet Academy
American Ballet Theatre JKO
1:1 Mentorship with
Charles was a pre-professional Ballet Dancer with Colorado Ballet Academy when he was awarded the very first ShamRockk scholarship at the Young Dancers Competition in Denver. Throughout his time working with Derek Sakaura, founder, and Ikolo Griff
2025
Colorado Ballet Academy
American Ballet Theatre JKO
1:1 Mentorship with
Charles was a pre-professional Ballet Dancer with Colorado Ballet Academy when he was awarded the very first ShamRockk scholarship at the Young Dancers Competition in Denver. Throughout his time working with Derek Sakaura, founder, and Ikolo Griffin at Creative Generations (via a scholarship from ShamRockk), Charles and his family were able to confidently navigate his next steps, where he earned and accepted a full scholarship to train year-round with American Ballet Theatre JKO School in NYC, starting in Fall 2025!
Acaju Gastelum
Charles Trojanowski
Charles Trojanowski
2025
Milwaukee Ballet II
1:1 Mentorship with
While Acaju was in his first year of training with Milwaukee Ballet II, he earned a ShamRockk Scholarship, which provided him with 1:1 mentorship with Creative Generations, working directly with Rhodes Elliott. During this time, he accepted a full scholarship to train with the
2025
Milwaukee Ballet II
1:1 Mentorship with
While Acaju was in his first year of training with Milwaukee Ballet II, he earned a ShamRockk Scholarship, which provided him with 1:1 mentorship with Creative Generations, working directly with Rhodes Elliott. During this time, he accepted a full scholarship to train with the Royal Ballet School over the summer and is now walking into his 2nd year with MBII.
Chase Marcot
Charles Trojanowski
Andrew Powell
2025
Richmond Ballet Apprentice
1:1 Mentorship with
Chase was a part of the Richmond Ballet second company when he was awarded a ShamRockk scholarship for 1:1 mentoring with Creative Generations, working directly with Derek Sakaura, founder. During this time he was promoted to Apprentice and was able to effectively naviga
2025
Richmond Ballet Apprentice
1:1 Mentorship with
Chase was a part of the Richmond Ballet second company when he was awarded a ShamRockk scholarship for 1:1 mentoring with Creative Generations, working directly with Derek Sakaura, founder. During this time he was promoted to Apprentice and was able to effectively navigate an injury, allowing him to step into his new position as a healthy and strong dancer.
Andrew Powell
Charles Trojanowski
Andrew Powell
2025
Milwaukee Ballet II
1:1 Mentorship with
Andrew was in his first year as a dancer with Milwaukee Ballet Second Company when he was awarded a ShamRockk scholarship for 1:1 mentoring with Creative Generations, working directly with Rhodes Elliott.
In Andrew's words, "The ShamRockk Foundation is a place where I’ve learne
2025
Milwaukee Ballet II
1:1 Mentorship with
Andrew was in his first year as a dancer with Milwaukee Ballet Second Company when he was awarded a ShamRockk scholarship for 1:1 mentoring with Creative Generations, working directly with Rhodes Elliott.
In Andrew's words, "The ShamRockk Foundation is a place where I’ve learned to appreciate the value of a supportive community, one that felt like a family and has shown up for me when it truly mattered."
Andrew is now in his second season with MBII.
Akihiro Yabuuchi
Akihiro Yabuuchi
Akihiro Yabuuchi
2025
Milwaukee Ballet II
+ 1:1 Mentorship with
Akihiro "Akky" Yabuuchi was in his first year as a dancer with Milwaukee Ballet's Second Company. He was awarded a full ShamRockk Scholarship in 2025, which provided him with 1:1 mentorship with Creative Generations.
Vlad Mangham
Akihiro Yabuuchi
Akihiro Yabuuchi
2025
Pre-Professional Training
+ $550 Tuition Scholarship
Vlad is a young ballet student in Denver. He was awarded a ShamRockk scholarship that gave him the opportunity to train with the Rocky Mountain Conservatory in their prestigious "Momentum" pre-professional ballet training program.
CJ Robinson
Akihiro Yabuuchi
Vincent Mohr
2025
Joffrey Contemporary Ballet
1:1 Mentorship with
CJ is a dancer based out of Arizona. He has previously trained with the Joffrey Ballet Contemporary Company in Chicago, IL. He was awarded a ShamRockk Scholarship that helped him with moving expenses as well as 1:1 mentoring with Bryce Lee at The Male Dance Connection.
Vincent Mohr
Akihiro Yabuuchi
Vincent Mohr
2025
Point Park University
1:1 Mentorship with
Vincent "Vinny" Mohr is training with and earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts (dance focus) from Point Park University in Pennsylvania. He was awarded a full ShamRockk Scholarship in 2025, which provided him with 1:1 mentoring with The Male Dance Connection, working directly with Bryce Lee, founder.
Other Scholarship Recipients
Other Scholarship Recipients
Other Scholarship Recipients
These are other 2025 scholarship recipients who have requested not to be featured.
- Ballet Dancer with World Ballet Company
- Independent Dancer, based out of Colorado