Past projects 6
Reflecting Success: Mirrors for Our Dance Team
Funded Apr 18, 2025We did it — and it’s all thanks to you!
Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for your generosity. These mirrors will make an incredible difference in our rehearsals, allowing students to see their form, refine their technique, and build confidence as performers.
On behalf of every dancer who will stretch, turn, and leap in front of those mirrors — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
With gratitude,
Coach Sarah
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 27 other donors.Cute Cowgirls
Funded Sep 3, 2015My students were so amazed at the beautiful cowgirl costumes and hats. They responded with phrases like "cute", "adorable", "fancy", and "expensive." They could not believe that people they had never met were willing to donate money so that they could have nice competition costumes.
The costumes really helped my students get into the cowgirl character. Because they looked the part, they were better able to act the part. The competition judges remarked in their notes how fitting the costumes were for the character. We scored very well in the categories of characterization and appearance.
We have two more competitions and one concert remaining in the school year. These costumes will help the dancers continue to embody their character all year long.”
With gratitude,
Coach Sarah
Beat the Heat
Funded Mar 31, 2015Thank you so much for your generous donations to help us purchase fans for our dance room! When the students saw the fans set up in the dance room, many of them shouted for joy, especially with the rising temperatures. My students were also surprised and impressed that several people who did not know them would donate money so that they could have a comfortable learning environment.
We pretty much use the fans all day everyday to cool the dance room. They are set up around the room so all students have access to the cool air. For the past few months we have been working hard on our dance technique and creating dances for our Spring Concert . The students did an amazing job in the Concert. Parents and staff marveled at the talent and creativity.
These fans have greatly improved the learning environment. The students could focus more on their dancing than how hot it was. The fans also made it more pleasant for me as a teacher who spends 5 periods in that room. You all helped us to "beat the heat"!”
With gratitude,
Coach Sarah
Stand Out Above the Rest
Funded Sep 1, 2014My students loved the travel makeup kits. They said the kits were small enough to keep in their bags and that they had all the necessary makeup items to create a polished look. My students were also very impressed at how generous people can be to give money to students they have never met.
My students have used the makeup kits to prepare themselves for numerous performances at school and community events. They will also be used for future competitions in the Spring. Because each student has their own personal makeup kit, it allows for sanitation, convenience, and uniformity with the team.
These makeup kits helped my students to truly become artistic professionals. We have had several people tell us how "cute", "pretty", and "glamorous" our students look. The makeup also helped to create a sense of team unity and gave my students greater confidence which resulted in better performances. My dance team truly "stood out above the rest" in our performances because of your generous support.”
With gratitude,
Coach Sarah
Sparkle and Shine in Dance Competitions with Makeup
Funded Nov 8, 2013My students loved the travel makeup kits. They said the kits were small enough to keep in their bags and that they had all the necessary makeup items to create a polished look. My students were also very impressed at how generous people can be to give money to students they have never met.
My students have used the makeup kits to prepare themselves for numerous performances at school and community events and for competitions. Because each student had their own personal makeup kit, it allowed for sanitation, convenience, and uniformity with the team.
These makeup kits helped my students to truly become artistic professionals. We have had several people tell us how "cute", "pretty", and "glamorous" our students look. In each of our competitions we received superior ratings on our appearance which includes makeup. The makeup also helped to create a sense of team unity and gave my students greater confidence which resulted in better performances. My dance team truly "sparkled and shined" in our performances and competitions because of your generous support.”
With gratitude,
Coach Sarah
This classroom project was brought to life by an anonymous donor and 5 other donors.Creativity in Motion: Students Create Dances for Concerts
Funded Oct 21, 2013My students say that they absolutely love having the speakers. Some of them are even asking me where they can buy one for themselves for personal use. They love how small and portable, yet loud and effective, they are.
Over the past 2 months my students and I have been using the speakers and chargers nearly every day in class to create concert dances. Students are able to use their own music device (iPod, phone, iPad, etc.) and not have to worry about having the appropriate audio input plug. The students were also able to work in their small groups in multiple locations with great ease and no fighting with other groups for the use of the speakers.
My students created 26 dances for one concert using these speakers. The concert was spectacular and loved by parents, families, and supporters. This project really helped my students increase their creativity and improve their performance skills.
Thank you so much for your support and generosity in helping my students "put their creativity into motion."”
With gratitude,
Coach Sarah
This classroom project was brought to life by an anonymous donor and 4 other donors.