Nate Penland is a 15 year old from Weaverville NC. Since the age of 10 he has held a dream to be a professional ballet dancer and dance with The Royal Ballet of London. He got his start in Asheville North Carolina at the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville then was accepted as a full time resident at 13 with the Nutmeg Conservatory in Connecticut. Nate has been selected for an amazing opportunity to train with the world renown Royal Ballet School in London England. His 3 week session begins July 19th 2021. Your support would help this hardworking young man achieve a personal goal and continue him towards his dream of a professional career in ballet. Any funds raised will go directly to travel & lodging expenses for he and one required guardian as well as his tuition to The Royal Ballet. We hope you will invest with us in the arts and to help Nate SOAR!