Tap Shoes For Every Student!

Funded Jan 21, 2023

We at GCS want to extend our deepest gratitude to you for your contributions of tap shoes to our elementary and middle school dance classes! Our school's mission is to provide dance instruction to all of our students and your donations have made it possible for us this year. Thanks to you, we were able to meet our goal of providing quality tap shoes to all of our students so that they were able to gain maximum benefit from dance class. Four groups of students have utilized the tap shoes thus far and have been able to learn new techniques and dances to perform for their peers and community. We are also pleased that the students were able to proudly wear these brand new shoes for their end of year recital just yesterday, May 20!

These shoes have helped bolster our dance course offerings this year and have contributed to greater engagement in dance class from students. Several of our students have been wanting to take tap class for a long time, but we simply did not have enough shoes for them and many cannot afford to purchase their own. The students shared that they were happy to have new shoes that work well and fit properly! Having an appropriate supply of shoes is no small "feet" at a dance school where so many growing students need daily access to dance supplies in order to be successful. I saw a sense of pride and positive self-esteem emanate from the students in my tap classes, and wearing quality shoes that enable them to participate successfully was a huge part of this.

We are incredibly thankful and know that your donation has contributed to the success of our dance program. Please enjoy some photos of one of our talented fourth grade class that is reaping the benefits of your donations. Thank you so much!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Liz