When I was a little girl I used to attend dance classes regularly until it became too expensive to do so anymore and I eventually had to stop. Although I didn't dance for a long time I still had the feeling and passion for dance. I would create choreography in my head during long car rides and watch dance videos on YouTube late at night. No matter how long I went without taking a formal dance class it remained a huge part of me and followed me everywhere I went. That is what is most beautiful about a passion -  they are a permanent piece of you and who you are. I am most excited about being able to exercise my love for dance the way I used to when I was a young girl. I'm excited to live through movements again. I am even more excited to make new friends that have the same interests as me. I have decided that I am not very concerned with being the best in my class I am more concerned about being the best I can be and quenching my thirst for dancing. I am very nervous about starting the very unhealthy habit of comparing myself to other dancers. I am also nervous about being so nervous that I cannot think right. I plan on overcoming this by leaping forward full force into every step and every class. I also plan on making this one of the best experiences of my life and learning as much as I can in the time I have.

I cannot express how grateful I am for your generosity. Without your help I wouldn’t be able to sharpen my dance skills and technique this summer at the Brooklyn Ballet. It is a really great feeling to know that there are people out there -that do not even know who I am -willing to help me be the best I can be and follow my dreams. Your act of kindness is truly inspiring. I can only hope that one day I am able to help someone the way you have helped me.