Direct financial support
100% of donations made to this fund go to the recipient, to be used to further their dance career.
Scholarship Fund
Honoring Tobin Eason by supporting the next generation of dancers.
The Tobin Eason Memorial Fund honors Tobin's legacy, passion, and artistic spirit by providing financial support to talented local artists pursuing ballet training and growth.
In Memory
About Tobin Eason
Tobin Eason's journey as a dancer was marked by grace, discipline, and a profound commitment to the art of ballet. As a proud alumnus of Ballet Apetrei, Tobin embodied the highest standards of technical excellence and creative expression. This scholarship is established in his memory to ensure that his passion for dance continues to inspire, uplift, and pave the way for the next generation of artists.
Fund priorities
The fund is administered by Ballet Apetrei, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so every donation goes directly toward a dancer's training and growth.
Preserving a legacy
Keep Tobin Eason's memory alive in the dance community by celebrating artists with dedication, warmth, and promise.
Nurturing local talent
Provide resources to dedicated local artists pursuing high-level classical ballet training and careers.
Year-round applications
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by letter of intent, resume, and photograph.
2026 Recipient
Congratulations to our inaugural recipient, Ziggy Blackall.
The ideal recipient of the scholarship is a local artist who demonstrates exceptional promise, dedication, and a profound love for the art of ballet. Ziggy embodies that spirit as the fund's first honoree.
Application Path
How to apply.
Applications are accepted year-round. To apply, email a letter of intent, resume, and photograph to balletapetreimandeville@gmail.com.
All funds are managed and distributed annually by Ballet Apetrei. Because Ballet Apetrei is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations made to the Tobin Eason Memorial Scholarship Fund are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Support the fund.
Donations to the Tobin Eason Memorial Fund support Ballet Apetrei's nonprofit scholarship work and remain separate from KFortier Studios tuition payments.