Your support makes something incredible possible! Javell, age 10, and Jeremiah, age 11, had no idea how much they would come to love dance this year.
When we approached NorthStar Foundation about creating a Discover Dance program – providing free weekly dance training for their boys – everyone was excited but unsure of how the kids would react.
We decided to spark their interest in dance by bringing them to the Hoff Center to see our professional artists first-hand in Momentum.
Jenna from NorthStar shared:
“Let me start by giving a big THANK YOU for creating such a positive experience for our students last night! Many of the boys went into the night feeling hesitant and skeptical – this was a first for almost all of them – but they all emerged from the performance feeling excited and impressed. It was wonderful to see their horizons expand and their perspectives shift in real time. Everyone involved in the performance was amazing, and I am extremely grateful that you gave us this chance.”
The boys were hooked! We were hopeful that a handful would sign up for the weekly classes – imagine how thrilled we were when 20 energetic boys showed up to dance that first day! Company dancers Marsalis and Kogan have been working with the boys all season and are amazed with their progress.
Kogan shared: “The boys love this program – especially Javell and Jeremiah! These two young men have not missed a single session and often help me lead the class. They always make the new boys feel welcome and love to demonstrate steps and combinations. I have built such a fun relationship with them as their teacher – they are an absolute joy to work with!”
Discover Dance is provided free of charge to all the students we work with. Thanks to generous supporters like you, kids who would not otherwise have this experience are able to discover the joy of dance and grow in their skills and self-confidence.
This season, you can help Javell, Jeremiah, and 175 kids just like them experience Discover Dance at our 7 partner locations around the metro!
It takes $2 million to create the magic of dance this season. Nearly $1 million of that comes from our amazing supporters like you! We’ve already raised over $500,000 of what it takes to keep dance alive in our community. Your gift not only supports the incredible artistry you see onstage, but it helps make stories like Javell’s and Jeremiah’s possible!
Thank you for being a special part of our ballet family – your support means so much to us!
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