Julia's ABT Summer Intensive

My name is Julia Stumpf.  I am 12 years old, and anyone who knows me at all knows that dance is my one true passion.  I always say "dance is my life", and I really & truly  mean it.  I have been blessed to train with loving and  talented teachers all the way back to the young age of 3, when I put on my first ballet shoe and fell in love with dance.  I am also very lucky to have the support and love and understanding of my parents, family and friends.

This year I took a big step and auditioned for some pre-professional Summer Intesives for the first time. I am beyond excited  to say that I was offered a spot to train at the American Ballet Theater intensive in Austin Texas this year. 

This amazing opportunity is a very big deal to me, and also a big expense for my parents.  My parents already work very hard to pay for dance for me all year long at the Rock Center for Dance in Las Vegas, so I am hoping  to raise some money to help them cover the cost of this awesome opportunity.  Even the smallest donation means something...so whatever you may be able to give will be appreciated beyond words.  

We will need to pay the deposit within a couple of weeks, and the entire balance of $3,600 is due by May 1st.  That covers 4 weeks of world class training, along with my room and board (and food!). My parents also will need to pay for airfare, some pocket money and at least 4 pairs of pointe shoes,  
I hope you will consider donating what you can to help this dream become a reality, and pass along my story so others can donate too!
Much love and appreciation!
Julia