Dancing is Life!

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The Description

With these funds I will...Be able to buy Dance Mirrors for my students to be able to better their dancing skills. This year, I was able to start a dance class and dance team for 5th - 8th grade. However, we lack the funding to be able to purchase dance mirrors for students to be able to look at their posture. When it comes to dancing, it is important for one to be able to see their body and see their movements in order to improve as a dancer. My students deserve mirrors because they haven't had the opportunity to be exposed to the dancing experience at school. In the past couple of days, I started a dance team, and I have been able to see the impact that it has had on them academically. Many students who didn't do their homework or who always get in trouble, are working three times as hard in order to be a part of the dance team. I strive to help those students to not only be successful academically, but to help them become well rounded students. Dance mirrors are needed in order for students to be able to look at me as I am teaching them choreography and also for them to look at themselves and start feeling comfortable about their movement. My students constantly come up to me and say \"Mr. Ibarra when are we going to get mirrors? We want to be able to see you and to be able to see ourselves dance." I have 50 students that are part of my dance program. 20 students are in my dance class and 30 are on my dance team. All my students will greatly appreciate all the support. 

 

I would need at least 2 4'x6' Rolling Mirrors ($445 each). Here is a link: http://www.rosebrand.com/product3498/Glassless-Mirror-Single-Panel-Rolling-Stand.aspx?sid=J53zwmG7OZRaDCHgwUxqxHzG9I2RpkYCEoZ%2bmp5QFJRu%2b1z9H0cZbA%3d%3d&tid=2&info=glassless 

 

I appreciate all of your support!

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal I will purchase...other materials that my dance team will require. I would use it for transportation to performances as well as to buy shirts and costumes for us to use when we perform. Even if my goal is not  met, the money will still continued to be used for my dance program. I appreciate the help and everyone's support. 

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Comments (3)

Ashley Cook November 10, 2015

Donated on behalf of a dear friend who would rather see youth have the opportunity to dance than for her to benefit personally on her birthday.

Happy Birthday, sweet Lily! Thank you for your inspiration and for your heart for others. :)

Ashley

Huyen Cao November 10, 2015

Donating for a great friend and a cause she incredibly cares about.

Happiest day of Birth to you Lily! Thank you for having such a beautiful soul.

-Huyen

Lily November 5, 2015

Dance was a huge part of my childhood and has continued to impact me as an adult. Best of luck to you and your dancers!

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About the Creator

My name is Abel Ibarra and I am a 5th - 8th grade teacher at KIPP. Working with kids has been the most challenging yet rewarding thing that I have ever done. I have learned to challenge myself every day in order to push my students to go beyond their limits in order to better their lives. In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

Investments (18)

$21

Uyen Tran

8 years ago

$20

Anonymous

8 years ago

$10

Nancy Lui

8 years ago

$31

Ashley Cook

8 years ago

$46

Huyen Cao

8 years ago

$20

Brandi Trieu

8 years ago

$21

damon moseley

8 years ago

$52

Wendy Teng

8 years ago

$100

Lily Trieu

8 years ago

$50

Diana Tsang

8 years ago

$70

Anonymous

8 years ago

$70

Anonymous

8 years ago

$5

Anonymous

8 years ago

$5

Javier Espinal

8 years ago

$25

Anonymous

8 years ago

$25

Stephanie Reyes

8 years ago

$155

Fabian Hernandez

8 years ago

$10

Jeron Humphrey

8 years ago