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Ms. LaRosa from Staten Island, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ballet Bars for the Dance Room

Help me give my students ballet bars for dance class in middle school.

  • $608 goal

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My Project

At I.S., we strive to create a supportive, dynamic, and inspiring environment for students to grow in their dance education. Our goal is to equip them with the tools they need to excel and reach their fullest potential. One essential piece of equipment that we currently lack is a set of ballet bars. This fundraiser seeks to raise the funds necessary to purchase ballet bars for our dance classroom. Ballet bars are an essential part of every dancer's training. They provide students with the support needed to perfect their posture, improve strength, and develop proper technique. Our students are unique in their passion, dedication, and creativity. Many of our dancers are committed to pursuing dance professionally, while others are exploring dance as a form of self-expression and personal growth. They demonstrate remarkable resilience, commitment to learning, and a deep love for the art form. Despite limited resources, our students continuously give their best in every class, showing an incredible level of motivation and work ethic. This investment in ballet bars will allow them to reach new heights in their dance journey and continue to develop their skills with confidence.

Ms. LaRosa Intermediate School 51 Edwin Markham Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

140 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 6 $479.34

Materials cost

$479.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$516.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.15

Total project goal

$607.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $607.68

9 Donors

-$600.33

Donations toward project cost

-$516.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.35

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 $0.00

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