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<div>I'm reaching out with some exciting news and a heartfelt request for support.
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<div>My name is Valen and this year I will be representing Canada at the official IDO World Tap Championships, which will be held in Prague, Czechia, from October 22 -26, 2025. Auditions for  Team Canada Dance brought some of the best dancers from across Canada to vie for a position to represent Canada at this prestigious event.
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<div>My journey leading up to this incredible opportunity was rather unique. I began tap dancing recreationally in 2019 at the age of 9. I spent  about five months dipping my toes into the amazing art of tap, discovering an unexpected passion for the style. Sadly though, the pandemic hit and I was unable to dance whatsoever for the remainder of that season along with the two that followed.
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<div>At the age of 12 I returned to dance, craving to be able to get back into the thing I loved most, however skeptical of whether or not I would be able to "catch up" on all the time I had missed. That year I discovered tap again. I attended technique classes and even competed in a tap group dance. The following year I was offered a tap solo and I couldn't have been more thrilled! My love for tap had exploded and I was driven to learn as much as I could. I practiced for hours in the studio, at home, at school, in grocery stores...pretty much everywhere. 
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<div>My solo went on to do very well at local competitions, which surprised and excited me; simply fueling my tap obsession. I have received continued success as I learn more and develop my skills further, leading me to the achievement of making Canada's team. 
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<div>I feel so very grateful for having found tap dance and being able to further my growth in the style. I give tap dance my all and I feel so blessed that it continues to give back to me. 
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<div>I am absolutely ecstatic to have this amazing opportunity to share my abilities with the world and get inspired by so many other amazing tappers.
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<div> The International Dance Organization (IDO) is a World Dance and Dance-Sport Federation with a membership of over 90 nations, representing more than 250,000 dancers from six continents. The best dancers worldwide will compete for the World Championship title! Our organization, Team Canada Dance, is a non-profit National Member Organization (NMO) with IDO. We audition dancers and recruit the best choreographers to represent Canada for the World Championships.
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<div>Each dancer must personally cover all expenses associated with training, travel, accommodations, uniforms, and registration. 
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<div>My estimated cost is approximately $6,000 CAD, which covers:
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<div>This dream come true feels so surreal, but we (I) can’t do it alone. If you’re in a position to help support my journey, even a small amount, I’d be endlessly grateful. And if you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page with your network to help spread the word.
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<div>Thank you so much!
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