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Join us in supporting the next chapter of Simza’s phenomenal dance journey!
From Bodrum, Turkey, Simza Saraçlı's exceptional talent, passion, and determination carried her through seven years as Turkish national champion and onto the international stage. For 11 years now, she has been captivating audiences with breathtaking performances and sharing her gift with the world.
Last year marked an incredible milestone: after excelling at auditions, Simza received multiple offers from top dance conservatoires in London. She accepted an unconditional offer at Rambert School and is now thriving in her first year of the Ballet & Contemporary Dance FD/BA Hons degree course.
Your fantastic support made this possible. Through this campaign and direct contributions, the community here has funded Simza's audition journey and her first year at Rambert! She has also secured a substantial £45,000 grant (£15,000 per year for 3 years) from a private arts foundation in the UK which pays tuition directly to the school yearly.
Now we face the urgent challenge of securing Year 2 funding.
Simza is approaching the end of her first year at Rambert. Her skills are developing through intensive training and she's beginning to attract professional interest. This is the critical moment where years of dedicated work are taking shape, but without Year 2 funding secured, she cannot continue this essential education.
For Year 2 (starting September 2026), our mission is to raise £18,000 to cover the remaining overseas student tuition fees and
contribute towards accommodation costs, allowing Simza to continue dedicating herself fully to her training without financial stress.
How Far We’ve Come
Your support has already made so much possible! Together, we’ve helped Simza:
✅ Attend audition preparation workshops and open days in the UK
✅ Fund application fees for top conservatoires
✅ Travel between Turkey and the UK for auditions and admissions
✅ Receive mentoring and training for her auditions
✅ Secure a substantial grant contributing to tuition fees
✅ Fund her first year at Rambert
Total raised through community support for Auditions & Year 1: £18,483
Year 2 funding target: £18,000
The Critical Next Step - How You Can Help!
Every contribution makes a huge difference. Thank you for being part of this exciting journey!
Ways to Support:
• Donate - Every amount, big or small, brings us closer to securing Year 2
• Share - Spreading the word helps us reach the right people
• Connect - If you know someone who supports young talent (a patron of the arts, a business owner, or a foundation), please share Simza's story with them
• Sponsor - Larger donations or corporate sponsorship can be arranged directly outside this platform for those who prefer to contribute in a more personal or efficient way
Simza continues to seek institutional sponsorship and bursaries. Time is critical as decisions for Year 2 funding need to be made in the coming months.
Simza’s journey with dance unfolds here!
Watch her training, performances, and creative process:
Instagram: @simzasaracli
TikTok: @simza.saracli
Website: www.simzacleodance.com
YouTube: @simzacleosaracli
Simza's aunt, Bridget Dean, has created this fundraiser to help Simza secure the funding she needs to complete vocational training and build a professional career in Dance.
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