Nicole Fosse assigned the Bob Fosse®/ Gwen Verdon Fellowship (previously the Bob Fosse® Theatre Scholarship founded by Gwen Verdon) to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a permanent scholarship for a deserving student.

The fellowship to the professional division of The Ailey School was established after a major gift from Nicole Fosse in October 2003. At the time, Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Judith Jamison said in a statement:

"It is an honour to be able to pay tribute to Mr. Fosse® and Ms. Verdon, two influential figures in the world of dance. This generous gift will celebrate their extraordinary legacies and their commitment to opening doors for performing artists of the future." — Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

For more information about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, visit www.alvinailey.org.

Michael McArthur, a dear part of the Verdon Fosse® Legacy family and our first protégé, passed away in May 2020 at the age of 34.

The Michael McArthur Scholarship honors Michael’s incredible role in this legacy and helps to support the training of the next generation of Verdon Fosse® Legacy dancers.

“Michael was undeniably an exceptionally skilled talent as a dancer, teacher, assistant, choreographer, and reconstructeur. However, it was not Michael’s skills nor his talents that drew me to him; it was his authentic humility, kindness, patience, and true empathy that caused me to want to work with him and to spend time with him.” — Nicole Fosse, Founder and Artistic Director of The Verdon Fosse® Legacy

To make a contribution to The Michael McArthur Protégé Scholarship, please contact info@verdonfosse.com.