Winners also receive a plaque and a sketch of the career of Frances Rands Beery. Winners may be invited to perform at local and state events. Honorable mention awards are $25.

Mrs. Beery was a premier ballerina, dancing with the Washington Ballet and active in the Stage Door Canteen in World War II. She operated the Lake Wales School of Ballet for many years. Before arrival in Lake Wales, she traveled all over the world with her husband, Lawrence A. Beery, Jr., who worked with the State Department. She fostered goodwill by operating ballet studios wherever they traveled. Following her untimely death, the Lake Wales Arts Council received funds in her memory to establish the award.

Rules:  Present two dances including one combination en pointe from classical ballet performed in leotard and one variation in costume (contemporary or original) plus demonstration of basic techniques. 

Eligibility: Ballet student ages 12-18. Junior membership in FFMC is required - either in a teacher's junior club or as an Individual Junior Member of the Federation. Otherwise, include additional $13.00 for NFMC Individual Junior Membership dues.

Pre-Registration Required:  Entry fee of $25.00 - with $13.00 dues - payable to FFMC, Inc. and completed application must be sent to the chairman, Dr. Monica Laude, postmarked no later than the deadline date of 1 March 2023,    QUESTIONS?   Contact Dr. Monica Laude at (863) 455-9941 or send email: ballet@ffmc-music.org