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Mrs. Bennett from Indianapolis, IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Stronger, Safer Dancers

Help me give my students tools to help with strength training for their dances before they perform.

  • 6 donors
  • $303 goal

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Our dance team is passionate about performing at our best, but strength and conditioning are just as important as technique. To help our dancers build the strength, flexibility, and endurance they need to perform safely, we are incorporating strength training into our practices. With yoga blocks, limber loops, and mats, we can improve core stability, balance, and flexibility—key factors in preventing injuries like sprains and muscle strains. These tools will allow us to safely practice deep stretches, resistance training, and body-weight exercises tailored to dancers' needs.

By adding these essential training aids, we can help our dancers develop better alignment, stability, and overall strength, reducing the risk of injury while enhancing their performance.

This project will provide the resources to make conditioning an integral part of our training, ensuring our athletes stay strong and confident on the dance floor. With your support, we can set our dancers up for long-term success in both their performances and their overall well-being!

Mrs. Bennett Perry Meridian Middle School Grades 6-8

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Indianapolis, IN View local requests

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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nuanchu 16 Pack 68" x 24" x 4 mm Yoga Mats Bulk Gym Mats Bundle Thick Eva Yoga Mats for Kids and Adult Latex Free Exercise Mats with Non Slip Texture for Outdoor Yoga, Workout or Pilates • Amazon Business $112.99 1 $112.99
10 Pcs Yoga Blocks Bulk EVA Foam Blocks High Density Foam Brick Yoga Accessories, Improve Strength and Aid Balance and Flexibility, Supportive Soft Non Slip Surface for Pilates (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
Gaiam Restore Resistance Band Stretching Strap - Stretch Legs & Arms with Medium Resistance Loops, Multiple Holds for Increased Range of Motion, Flexibility or Strength Training • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Emoly Professional Upgrade Resistance Bands, 3 PC Different Strengths of Exercise Bands, 5 ft. Long Latex Free Elastic Stretch Bands for Physical Therapy, Yoga, Pilates, Rehab, Home Workout • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$223.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.41

Total project goal

$302.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $302.71

5 Donors

-$257.28

Donations toward project cost

-$221.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.09

match offer

-$42.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$36.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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 $0.00

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