Help Me Get to NY, by Isabella Merritt

Hi! My name is Isabella Merritt. I'm 11 years old and I live in Chicago, Illinois. I'm passionate about dancing! I've been studying ballet since I was 3 years old. I currently study ballet at Joffrey  Academy of Dance. I am also a company member of  Gus Giordano Dance School where I study Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Contemporary.

I recently auditioned for the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive in New York.  And with great joy, I was accepted! It will be a very busy summer of dance for me because I was also accepted into Joffrey's Summer Intensive program!

My parents would do anything possible to help me achieve my goal of being a dancer but I want to help them help me.  The money raised would be used for the summer intensive programs. I would like to be able to attend both the Bolshoi and Joffrey intensives. Attending both summer intensives will help me become a stronger dancer. No amount is too small and, with your help, I will be able to pursue my passion for dance!

With all donations, donors will receive a handcrafted gift from me to show my great appreciation!

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