Averie Represents Team Canada in Belgium

Hello!

My name is Averie and I am 11 years old. I am a competitive dancer with Shelley’s Dance Company in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and a junior crew member of F.I. Company with Kore Dance Studio. I will be representing Team Canada at the official IDO World Jazz, Ballet, and Modern/Contemporary Championships to be held in DePanne, Belgium this November 2023!

I am so grateful for the opportunity to join this talented group of dancers who will be competing with me for the World Championship Title! I have been working very hard at rehearsals in addition to my regular dance training 6-7 days a week. But I need your help!

IDO (Internation Dance Organization) is a non-profit organization and cannot get funding for its Canadian dancers as dance is not recognized as a sporting event in Canada. Each dancer must obtain their own sponsors as they cannot get government support and must raise approximately $4500 to cover air travel, hotel, rehearsal and entry fees, along with choreography and costume fees.

With your support, I will be pursuing one of my dreams which is to dance and share my passion with others and perform in a different country. Any amount that you can donate to help me reach my goals will be very much appreciated! And if you’re unable to donate, that’s ok too! Prayers and well wishes go a long way too!!

Thank you for all your support!!

 Averie