Maniya Barredo Scholarship

Awarded to a female dancer who has a passion for the Art of Dance and

• Is committed to excellence
• Shows dedication to professional ethics in class, rehearsals and performances
• Possesses leadership skills in motivating others to strive for their personal best
• Strives for educational achievement
• Is goal oriented
• Realizes her dream

Mannie Rowe Memorial Scholarship

While in High School in the 60′s, Mannie Rowe discovered his love and innate talent for dance while performing in the school’s production of “Pajama Games.” He studied on scholarship with Bubba Gross in Charlotte, N.C. When he graduated from high school, Mannie auditioned and was accepted into the first class of the North Carolina School of the Arts. While there, he studied with Pauline Koner, Duncan Noble and Robert Lingren. During his summers he performed summer stock: Cross and Swords in St. Augustine, Finians Rainbow and My Fair Lady in Atlanta and with Jose Limon in New York City.

Mannie’s big dancing break came while in Montreal, Canada, dancing the roles of Tommy and Pinball Wizard for Les Grande Ballet Canadiens’ Rock Opera “Tommy” by The Who. He left Les Grande to dance for Maurice Bejart in Brussels. He returned to Les Grande where he met, danced with, and married Maniya Barredo. They left Les Grande to dance and teach for Robert Barnett and the Atlanta Ballet. His credits include dancing Cavalier to her Sugar Plum in “Nutcracker,” Romeo to her Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet;” and the staging of several of his original works of choreography, including rock music videos, numerous award-winning commercials, and “Just Me,” a solo for Maniya Barredo.

Several students Mannie worked with at the Atlanta Ballet were finalists in international competitions. He served as Principal Teacher for the Hartford Ballet during their summer residence. Mannie died in 1991, shortly after being named Assistant Artistic Director of the Atlanta Ballet.

The Scholarship is offered to a male dancer who exemplifies the talent, passion, dedication, and perseverence for dance and choreography that was Mannie.