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£1,920
raised of £10,000 target by 21 supporters

    Weʼve raised £1,920 to help fund further classical ballet education and training for the next 3 years.

    Funded on Friday, 28th July 2023

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    Story

    I am George Stevens a 15-year-old young man that has a passion for classical ballet and am a pre-professional elite ballet dancer. I am currently in my 5th year of studying at The Royal Ballet School and love my life/chosen career. Now I have to move on and establish myself in a course (Professional Dancers Diploma and Graduate, the vocational equivalent of a first degree or a foundation/BA Hons top up in Professional Dance and performance) for Years 12 – 14 and fulfil my dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

    I have been offered a placement in three schools/conservatoires. I have decided to accept a place on a 3 year degree course in London. I am now looking for donations to help fund my onward success. The costs of this exceeds £20,000 a year (3-year course). My Mum is a single parent, brought myself up while going through a heart condition/heart attack herself, she has coronary heart disease. In my Mums eyes I am her “Billy Elliot.” I started ballet at the age of 8 after watching the film and theatre production, coming out of the show asking my Mum if I could start ballet. Within a year I had won a local festival and the All-England finals for my age bracket. I applied for Royal Ballet Associates where thousands apply and got offered a place on their associate program in Covent Garden, London. In 2017, I auditioned for the prestigious Royal Ballet School, thousands from all over the world applied and at age 11, I got awarded a full-time place, maximum 15 boys per year get through. Every year we have to re audition to keep our place.

    I would love to continue my chosen career path, however, myself and my Mum need some help, support and donations. With your help I would have this great opportunity and everyone tells me it would be a waste of talent, hard work and training if I had to stop just because of funding. There is some government funding available for the school I have been offered, however it does not cover all the costs. The Royal Ballet School are happy to confirm any details and so will the school where I am able to accept a placement. References can be given too.

    I would love to continue my dance journey. Thanks in advance.

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    • George Stevens2 years ago
      George Stevens

      George Stevens

      2 years ago

      Thank you all for your generous donations. I have now decided to accept a place at The Conservatoire for Dance in London, full time degree course.

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    Page last updated on: 7/12/2022 13.59

    Supporters

    21

    • Uncle Max

      Uncle Max

      Jul 12, 2022

      Of cause you are going to dance! This is your journey and destiny! So proud of you! Love you!

      £50.00

    • Graham Boyd

      Graham Boyd

      May 16, 2022

      As someone who loves ballet so much yet never got a chance to do it properly, the least I can do is give someone else a chance. Make us proud George.

      £20.00

    • Dave S

      Dave S

      Apr 29, 2022

      Go for it, live your dreams and enjoy it all 💫

      £20.00

    • Auntie Loretta

      Auntie Loretta

      Apr 29, 2022

      A little gift, is a mere token of support. Good luck going forward.

      £40.00

    • Jane White

      Jane White

      Apr 20, 2022

      Love your commitment & passion. Good luck!x

      £50.00

    • Richard Lyne

      Richard Lyne

      Apr 18, 2022

      Good luck, all the best

      £120.00

    • Naoko

      Naoko

      Apr 15, 2022

      Never give up!

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