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Ms. Elwell from Albuquerque, NM is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Dancers

Help me give my students materials to learn ballet in our in-school club.

  • $1,062 goal

This project expired on January 18, 2025.

This project expired on January 18, 2025.

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My Project

Hello! I’m excited to share that I’m starting a ballet club at my school, where many students come from low-income households and often lack access to extracurricular activities.

With your help, we can provide essential equipment like barres and proper flooring, making ballet accessible to these students and giving them an opportunity they might otherwise miss.

Ballet offers more than just physical exercise—it builds discipline, creativity, and self-expression. Unfortunately, its high cost puts it out of reach for many.

With 15 years of ballet experience and my teaching background at a local studio, I’m passionate about bringing a true ballet experience to my students. Having the right equipment will allow them to learn and practice the art of ballet as authentically as possible. Your support will truly make a difference in their lives!

Ms. Elwell Alamosa Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Albuquerque, NM View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
IncStores 1.2mm Thick Reversible Dance Floor Roll | Low-Reflection Vinyl Marley Dance Flooring for Practice and Performance of Countless Dance Styles • Amazon Business $229.83 2 $459.66
SELEWARE Height Adjustable Ballet Barre Freestanding Ballet Bar Heavy Duty Dance Bar Support Barre Movements Body Stretch Pull-ups, Sturdy Construction Never Fall Apart, Anti-slip • Amazon Business $79.89 5 $399.45

Materials cost

$859.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$902.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.18

Total project goal

$1,061.18

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