Help Turning Pointe compete at State competition.

We are Turning Pointe Ballet Company from Manatee School For The Arts, a public charter school ( grades 6-12) that celebrates the infusion of an arts/academic program.

Turning Pointe is an after school program dedicated to serious and passionate students. Professional ballet teachers, Ms Carty and Ms Catrinel provide free training and choreography after school to educate and inspire classic/contemporary ballet.

This year we are creating an original ballet and wish to compete at StarQuest, one of the biggest dance competition in the United State. We have 56 students/dancers in the company. This is a great opportunity to compete with other dancers from all over the state, as well as share our original ballet to our community. Manatee School For The Arts will have the opportunity to be recognized at this competition, and become an inspiration for dance students who have similar goals.

This is such a special moment for us as coaches and for our entire school. We are delighted that our dancers are able to showcase their abilities at higher-profile events that will help us grow. Our students have worked so hard to reach this point in their dancing careers. With your help, we can turn this dream into reality.

As coaches, we are trying our best to manage the logistics and costs involved in this trip, but it is proving to be quite challenging. With 56 of us participating, we need to cover the expenses of travel, participation fees, food, and other costs. With the aid of the community, your donation will cover these expenses ,and any amount will be highly appreciated.

We thank you for your love and support for this beautiful art of ballet. Together, we can offer new beginnings and display outstanding performances in the community competition!

Best regards,

Co-Directors , Cheryl Carty and Catrinel Sandu

Manatee School For The Arts