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St. Maarten Alvin Ailey-bound dancer Shanelle Bucknor receives first EYoung Talent Fund Grant

St. Maarten Alvin Ailey-bound dancer Shanelle Bucknor receives first EYoung Talent Fund Grant
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The EYoung Talent Fund, established by EY Dutch Caribbean and managed by the Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied (CCG), has officially expanded its reach to St. Maarten. The fund awarded its inaugural grant on the island to Shanelle Bucknor, a St. Maarten dancer. This grant supports Bucknor's planned participation in programs at Alvin Ailey. The expansion and subsequent grant, announced from Great Bay, represent the EYoung Talent Fund's first involvement in St. Maarten and align with EY Dutch Caribbean's broader community impact initiatives, including EY Cares.

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Jun 22, 2026

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