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Ms. Namnama from Newark, NJ is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Ballet Basics

My students need basic white leotards for their dance ensemble performances throughout the year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Namnama's classroom raised $348

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

As a teacher in a low-income, high poverty school district, I see the challenges my students face both in and out of the classroom every day.

For the past several years, my students have not had any performing arts education- no dance, no instrumental music, no choir, no theater.

For students that will not experience these classes outside of school, this is unacceptable. This year, I will be working with my dance ensemble students to grow them as both artists and citizens. They will be given the opportunity to create, perform, respond, and connect dance to their everyday lives in order for personal growth.

Dance ensemble gives my students a place to create, express, and explore their personal interests. With your help, my students would be able to experience and thrive through a quality arts education.

My Project

Throughout the year, the dance ensemble students will perform at various community events as a dance team. These leotards will be used every day during after-school rehearsals as well as during performances for the community and with other neighboring schools. Having these resources will allow students to dance with poise and grace, just like any ballerina should. During performances, students will look show ready for their teachers, classmates, parents, and community stakeholders.

Giving low-income students access to basic dance resources is an investment in their future.

These leotards will allow students to perform with intent, which will prepare them for their future endeavors.

Ms. Namnama Hawkins Street Elementary School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

740 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Capezio Women's Camisole Leotard With Adjustable Straps,White,Small • Amazon Business $17.38 6 $104.28
Capezio Women's Camisole Leotard With Adjustable Straps,White,X-Small • Amazon Business $17.50 5 $87.50
Capezio Women's Camisole Leotard With Adjustable Straps,White,Medium • Amazon Business $17.38 3 $52.14
Capezio Women's Camisole Leotard With Adjustable Straps,White,Large • Amazon Business $17.50 1 $17.50

Materials cost

$261.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$295.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.12

Total project goal

$347.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$347.46

3 Donors

-$173.73

Donations toward project cost

-$147.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.06

Matching donations from our partners

-$173.73

Match offers toward project cost

-$147.67

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.06

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$0.00

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