Dear friends and family,

As many of you know, my dream is to become a professional dancer. I've been dancing for over 10 wonderful years now, and am thrilled how all of my dance experiences have propelled me towards my dream! Both my summer intensives with Nashville and Cincinnati Ballet, as well as my first year at St. Louis Ballet School, have tremendously furthered my growth in areas of proper technique, strength and endurance, and artistry. However, since I will be graduating high school in two years, I need to make the most of my time now by taking every available opportunity to continue improving my abilities if I want to turn my passion into a career. This past summer, I participated in a two-week intensive at St. Louis Ballet after deciding to focus on my academics and family. Now, with audition season around the corner, I hope to train at a longer, more intense program for the summer of 2026. I am asking my friends and family to once again support me so that I am able to receive the best possible training this summer. In 2024, we raised $6,000 for my intensive at Cincinnati Ballet, and I am still so incredibly thankful for how God provided through everyone's donations that year. Our goal for Summer 2026 is $5,000. If you feel moved to donate so I can attend a summer intensive this year, I can only express my deepest gratitude and assure you that I plan to use each donation to work hard towards achieving my dream of becoming a professional dancer.

With Much Love,

Ashley