Viany has applied to attend Broadway Dance Center Open Classes this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Viany
Viany
Interest:
Performing Arts
Grade:
10th
School:
The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce
Location:
New York, NY
Successfully funded on June 10th, 2015!
Fully funded!
$630 raised
$0 to go
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Viany
Viany's Story

My passion is dance..

Dance became my passion when I was watching a show on MTV called America's Best Dance Crew. It was about hip-hop dance crews from all over the world competing for a $100,000 grand prize. I was mesmerized by the way that the contestants moved their bodies in synch with the beat. The dancers were free to express themselves however they wanted without limitations, which let them show their full talent. The show eventually stopped airing, but ever since then I've been hooked on dance.

Attending BDC hip hop Classes will help me build my overall dance skills and my own unique style. It will help me gain the experience I need to audition for a role in a music video and guide me closer to becoming a professional choreographer like Ian Eastwood and Rosero McCoy. Some day, I would like to help people my age realize that doing what you love can unlock new opportunities.

Eric
A Note from Mr. Dryden, Viany's Mentor

"Viany is an extremely talented young woman. She has uncanny critical thinking skills and demonstrates these talents through her exemplary work in class and participation in discussions on challenging topics. One challenge for a new, small school like ours is providing all of the enrichment opportunities that our students need to pursue their individual passions and continue to grow as people. Viany has shared her interest in dance with me on several occasions, and I am sure that she will bring the same level of commitment and passion to her work at BDC as she would to any of the other tasks that she's faced with maturity and poise."

Campaign Activity
Viany
Viany posted an update
September 18
Every Dancer's Dream Experience

Hi everyone! I hope you've all enjoyed Summer; I know I did! I would like to thank everyone who donated to my campaign. Without you guys I wouldn't have been able to take classes at Broadway Dance Center. I also want to give a special thanks to my advocate, Mr. Dryden, for supporting me long before this program and keeping up with me about dancing throughout the summer. My experience at BDC was exactly as I imagined. The environment is full of passionate, talented people that share the same dream as I and want to grow as dancers. The flexibility was a plus because I was able to participate in classes that I never before would have given a second thought. The staff was friendly and helped me whenever I needed help. I really liked the dance instructors' attitude because if you messed up it was okay! My overall experience was really positive, fun, and comfortable. I'm not done yet either -- I'll definitely be using my remaining classes. I even picked up some cool pins from their shop. Again, thank you to all!

Cool pins from BDC's shop
Cool pins from BDC's shop
Just finished a Michael Jackson inspired Hip Hop class
Just finished a Michael Jackson inspired Hip Hop class
Viany
Viany posted an update
June 26
A Chance to Discover at BDC Dance Class

I'm really excited to take open classes at Broadway Dance Center this summer! At first, I was nervous to take an advanced class, but I took an offer to take open classes. Now, I can try out other genres and see if I like them. Sometimes it's good to try new things. I'm definitely looking forward to trying out a new style of dance.

Success! Mr. Dryden helped Viany raise $630
June 10
Anonymous donated $180
June 10
Bryn & Craig Hilts donated $50
May 21
shannon ferguson donated $50
May 15

Finding something you love and committing yourself to it with other people that love it too is one of the best things about being human. Have fun, learn a ton, and make friends for life this summer!

Jason Rezvan donated $25
May 15

Way to follow your passion, Viany! Can't wait for you to bring some culture into this world!

ash holmes donated $100
May 12

If Mr Dryden believes in you, so do we! We all look forward to hearing how you go. Good luck!!

Daniel Post donated $25
May 11

Follow your dreams kid!

Perry Dryden donated $25
May 11
Anonymous donated $25
May 11
Jordan Ginn donated $100
May 11

Because its what russell wilson would do... Who is way better than Jay cutler in all things

Eric Dryden donated $25
May 11
Anonymous donated $25
May 11
Eric
Mr. Dryden started this campaign
May 11
Viany
Viany was accepted into Wishbone!
February 9