Illuminating the Future of Dance: A Multi-Generational Student Impact
Help me give my students ColorKey Mover Wash Hex Moving Head Wash Lights (Theatrical Stage lighting).
$2,249 goal
This project expired on July 10, 2025.
This project expired on July 10, 2025.
My Project
We urgently seek your support to replace our eighteen year-old, outdated halogen stage lighting system with modern LED moving head wash lights. Our performing arts department, operating without a budget, faces increasing maintenance costs and limited functionality with our current system, hindering our students’ potential.
This upgrade is more than just replacing equipment; it's investing in the future of our dedicated students.
These students, driven by passion and resilience, deserve access to cutting-edge technology to truly express their artistic vision.
By providing these LED lights, you will enable our students to meet the goals of gaining real-world experience in advanced lighting design and operation.
They can master DMX protocols and programming complex lighting scenes. They will be able to develop essential technical skills in installation and maintenance.
This product will enhance the visual impact of our dance performances, amplifying their emotional power.
Students will be experiencing tangible learning through modern technology, setting a road map to success through clear goals for mastery.
These students are special. Their dedication to the arts, despite limited resources, is inspiring. They will learn to proficiently program lighting scenes, understand the principle of color theory, safely rig fixtures, troubleshoot technical issues, and design impactful lighting.
Think of your donation as investment that will create a lasting legacy. Seniors will graduate with invaluable skills, while incoming ninth graders will have four years to master this equipment, ensuring a continuous cycle of learning. This is not just about lights; it’s about illuminating the path for generations of artists.
Your generous contribution will directly empower these talented students, providing them with the tools and experience necessary to thrive in the field of performing arts. I invite you to partner with us in transforming our stage and illuminating the future of these remarkable students.
More than half 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
Never Before Funded145 students impacted
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