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Sophie's Ballroom Certification

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My name is Sophie Davina Luedi and I am 18 years old.  I just graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida where I majored in Musical Theatre.  I have a passion for the arts and have recently fallen in love with ballroom dancing!

This upcoming year, I will be moving to San Francisco to enroll in the Ballroom Dance Teacher's College. 
(http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/)   I will live in San Francisco for over a year as I become a certified ballroom dance instructor!  Once I graduate from the program, I will be certified to teach the 17 dances of the DVIDA Bronze American Syllabus for Smooth, Rhythm and Night Club dances. 
(http://prodvida.com/)   After my training, I plan on instructing in the United States for a few years and then moving to Mexico or Switzerland to teach!

Unfortunately, a few months ago, my family discovered toxic black mold in our home and we have been working day and night to fix our house.  The expense of getting rid of the mold is more than we can afford and our insurance is barely covering any of the costs.

I am excited to begin my adult life in California, but my family is unable to support me due to our immense expenses at home.  I have created a GoFundMe for raising money to cover my education expenses until my family is financially capable of supporting me.  I need to raise $15,000 by August 1, 2017, so I can pay for at least half of the program's tuition.  I am also trying to find a part-time job in San Francisco to pay for rent, tuition, and living expenses.  A donation of any size is GREATLY appreciated as I begin my new and exciting journey!


High School Awards and Activities:
●     National Honors Society 
●     National Society of High School Scholars
●     International Thespian Society Member
●     Alhambra Dinner Theatre productions:
Beauty and the Beast and Sister Act
●     Alhambra Summer Theatre Camp Choreographer
●     Equity Membership Candidate  (Actor's Equity)
●     Physics Honors,  AP World History, Geometry Honors DASOTA Academic Awards
●     Florida State Thespians - Tampa, FL (2015, 2016)
●     Critiques Choice: Large Group Musical - District Thespians (2015)
●     Performed in Douglas Anderson’s annual musical at
Florida State Thespians in Tampa, FL (2015)
●     Performed in numerous Douglas Anderson Theatre productions
●     Outstanding Dancer In American Musical Theatre Award (2015)
●     Member of the youth group and worship team at
Reach Jacksonville Calvary Chapel

Community Service
●     NHS tutor for math and history
●     Lind-a- Hand House Build, Toolie Build – Fuller Center for Housing
(volunteer builder)
●     Theatre On a Mission Costa Rica Team Member (volunteer)
●     Fools Faire – Food Committee (volunteer)
●     His Big House (volunteer)
●     DASOTA Junior Night, Theatre College Night, Musical Theatre Auditions (2015, 2016 - Dance Combo Teacher)
●     Accumulated over 200 hours of community service
●     Received Gold and Silver Cord Awards at Graduation

I have been so grateful for all of the support my family has received during this crisis in the form of prayers, food, and housing.  Thank you for your support as we battle through this hard time and thank you for keeping me dancing!   God bless!!

Sincerely,
Sophie
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  • Diana Patrick
    • $50 
    • 7 yrs
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Jacksonville, FL

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