THE YUMI HONDA SCHOLARSHIP
4 Winners - 2 Boys & 2 Girls will each win Full Year of Dance Tuition with BallroomBees valued at HKD20,000 + a plaque and certificate presented on stage at the BallroomBees Ball on December 6th in Island Shangri-La.
Ages 3 - 10 | No experience needed
Applications Open September 4 - October 24, 2026
What is the Yumi Honda Scholarship?
The Yumi Honda Scholarship is a unique initiative presented by BallroomBees, now entering its second year in 2026. This scholarship celebrates creativity, passion, and a love for dance values that lie at the heart of the BallroomBees community.
BallroomBees came together with Yumi Honda, a renowned philanthropist and arts patron, to create an initiative that would get more boys and girls into the arts and dance. Yumi is the founder and CEO of Oasis Spring Holdings, a luxury lifestyle consultancy, and is well known for her passion for Latin dance and her long-standing commitment to charitable causes, having served as chairwoman for numerous charities including Habitat for Humanity .
Together, we share a vision: to break down gender stereotypes and empower young children to discover the joy and confidence that dance brings.
This year, we are proud to announce that FOUR winners will be selected 2 boys and 2 girls!
Ages 3 - 10 | No experience needed
Applications Open September 4 - October 24, 2026
What the winners receive:
Full Year Of Dance Tuition
Valued at HKD 20,000 each – professional training with BallroomBees' ​
Commemorative Plague
A beautiful keepsake plaque to honour their achievement
Official Certificate
A formal certificate recognising their success as a Yumi Honda Scholar
Stage Presentation
Plaque and certificate presented on stage at the BallroomBees Ball
Our mission:
Empower Your Students Through Dance
Partner with BallroomBees to bring physical literacy, confidence, and inclusivity to your school community. The Yumi Honda Scholarship is designed to complement early childhood development and physical education by encouraging children - both boys and girls - to discover the transformative power of dance.
Physical Literacy & Coordination:
Improves rhythm, spatial awareness, posture, and fundamental motor skills in young learners (Ages 3–10). Confidence & Social Connection: Builds emotional resilience, self-expression, and teamwork in a non-competitive, supportive environment.
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Breaking Stereotypes:
Actively promotes co-ed artistic participation and creates an inclusive space that inspires boys to try dance.
For Schools & Educators
The BallroomBees "School Spirit" Award​
Win a Sponsored School Dance Workshop!
We are celebrating schools that champion the arts! The school with the highest number of student applications will receive:
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Sponsored In-School Dance Workshop:
A complimentary high-energy BallroomBees assembly or taster workshop hosted right at your campus for your students.
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Official "School Spirit" Commemorative Plaque:
Recognition presented on stage at the annual BallroomBees Ball at Island Shangri-La.
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Encourage your parents to list your school name on their application form to enter!
DENIS KORNIEV
TAMAYO YAMAGUCHI
MEET
2025
YUMI HONDA
SCHOLARS
GRACE SHEPHERD
KASSIDY CHAN
ABOUT YUMI HONDA
The Yumi Honda Scholarship is made possible through the generous support and shared vision of Yumi Honda, a philanthropist and arts patron who is deeply passionate about the transformative power of dance.
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Yumi is the founder and CEO of Oasis Spring Holdings, a luxury lifestyle consultancy for resort villa rentals and yacht chartering. She is well known for her passion for Latin dance and has been a long-time supporter of charitable causes, having served as chairwoman for numerous charities, including Habitat for Humanity.
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When BallroomBees approached Yumi with the idea of creating a scholarship to get more boys and girls into the arts and dance, she immediately embraced the vision. Together, they launched the Yumi Honda Scholarship in 2025—a initiative that celebrates creativity, passion, and a love for dance.
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Yumi believes that every child deserves the opportunity to discover the joy and confidence that dance brings. Through this scholarship, she is helping to break down gender stereotypes and empower the next generation of young creatives.
A Message from Yumi Honda:
"I am thrilled to partner with BallroomBees to support the next generation of young dancers. Dance has brought so much joy to my life, and I believe every child should have the chance to experience its magic. I can't wait to see the creativity and passion of this year's applicants."
— Yumi Honda