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Ms. Brown from Washington, DC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Start a Free After-School Dance Program at NES!

Help me give my students the opportunity to show creativity through movement, while they further their dance and tumbling interests after school!

  • $993 goal

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

My Project

My goal for this project is to provide free after-school dance classes to children at NES, who may not be able to afford classes. Dance is a form of expression and it can help children in different ways like, teaching discipline, and consistency, among other things like improving grades. I hope to give students a safe place to learn new things and gain exposure. The items requested, such as mats, a trampoline, and posters that show different dance poses are all important. The mat will be used to practice back walkovers, back handsprings, and more. The trampoline will be used to practice jumps as jumps are an important part of dance. This program will be new so anything is helpful to start. With this equipment, students will obtain the resources needed, to further their dance and tumbling interests after school! My students are special because they are always ready and willing to learn a new skill. I know once they are shown different dance genres and taught a few, they will love the opportunity and exposure.

Ms. Brown Jc Nalle Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

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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

HBCU Alum 45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
We Sell Mats Gymnastics Incline Mat, Cheese Wedge Skill Shape, Tumbling Mat for Gymnastics Training, Cheerleading and Obstacle Courses • Amazon Business $337.29 1 $337.29
We Sell Mats Gymnastics Octagon Skill Shape Tumbling Mat, Somersault Backbend Trainer for Gymnastics, Cheerleading and Martial Arts • Amazon Business $228.39 1 $228.39
BalanceFrom All Purpose 4'x10'x2" Extra Thick High Density Anti Tear Gymnastics Gym Folding Exercise Aerobics Mats, 2-Inch Thick, Black • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
BCAN 40/48" Foldable Mini Trampoline Max Load 330lbs/440lbs, Fitness Rebounder, Exercise Trampoline for Adults Indoor/Garden Workout • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
Dancing Shapes: Ballet and Body Awareness for Young Dancers (Dancing Shapes Series) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$756.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$843.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.84

Total project goal

$992.24

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