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Bound for the Bolshoi Ballet at 13

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Hi.  My name is Elinor Hernell and I am 13 years old. 

I began dancing at the age of 3 and when I turned 7, I discovered my life’s passion - ballet.

Right now I am completing my Certificate III in Dance and have been accepted into a two year Diploma of Elite Dance, however I have now been offered an incredibly rare opportunity for a 6 month traineeship with the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Russia. My training begins in January, but without your help I will not be able to fulfill my dream as there is no way that my parents could raise $20,000 from our family’s meagre earnings.

My dad is a carpenter and sole provider for our family of 5 and labours relentlessly to provide for us all.  He’s getting on and his body hurts, but he works hard to provide us with opportunities that he never had as a child.  My mother was a teacher and has also devoted herself to home educating us since my oldest brother was 8, and I am grateful for my mother’s dedication to educate us.  Both of my parents have sacrificed so much for our education, but if you asked them if it is a sacrifice, they’d disagree.


These funds will cover tuition, accommodation, meals, travel expenses and ballet shoes before I leave NSW, Australia in January 2017. 

Please help me to continue on my path to success, and realise my ultimate dream.

All donations are gratefully appreciated and I will keep everyone updated on my progress at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and beyond through updates on this page. 

I couldn't do this without you.

Yours truly,

Elinor


Here's where the money is going:
Bolshoi Ballet Academy fees ~AUD$16,000
Travel expenses ~AUD$2,000
Ballet attire, including pointe shoes
Laptop (I've never owned a laptop or tablet and will need this to study and keep in contact with my family)




Donations 

  • Syd Arkowitz
    • $200 
    • 6 yrs
  • June Hong
    • $200 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs
  • SHYAC Mary Poppins Project
    • $500 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs

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Elinor Hernell
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Macquarie Pass NSW

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