Send Gio to Youth America Grand Prix Finals in NYC

Giovanny Garibay is 15 years old, lives in Centralia, and is a sophomore at Pope John Paul II High School in Lacey. He has been dancing for three years, is a valued member of the Ballet Northwest company, and trains at Olympia Dance Center. Gio previously attended summer programs at Joffrey Ballet in Chicago and Oregon Ballet Theatre in Portland, and this summer will be attending San Francisco Ballet School's summer program. He is a promising young dancer with tremendous work ethic who exudes joy onstage.

Gio recently won 1st Place in the Senior Age Division Classical Category at the Youth America Grand Prix regional competition in Seattle and will be competing at the Finals in New York in April. This experience will greatly benefit his training and career, but will require funds for airfare, lodging, dancewear, and fees.  

Help this talented young dancer pursue his professional ballet dreams!