Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients!
Charles Trojanowski
Charles Trojanowski
Charles Trojanowski
2025
Colorado Ballet Academy
American Ballet Theatre JKO
+ Scholarship amount: $250
+ 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 Sakau
2025
Colorado Ballet Academy
American Ballet Theatre JKO
+ Scholarship amount: $250
+ 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 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
+ Scholarship amount: $250
+ 1:1 Mentorship with
While Acaju was in his first year 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 schol
2025
Milwaukee Ballet II
+ Scholarship amount: $250
+ 1:1 Mentorship with
While Acaju was in his first year 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 second 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. During this time he was promoted to Apprentice and was able to effectively navigate an i
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. 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 lear
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 starting his second season with MBII.
CJ Robinson
Vlad Mangham
Vlad Mangham
2025
Joffrey Contemporary Ballet
+ Scholarship amount: $250
+ 1:1 Mentorship with
CJ was just offered a position with Joffrey Ballet Contemporary Company, in Chicago. He accepted this position was 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.
Vlad Mangham
Vlad Mangham
Vlad Mangham
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.