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Just a girl chasing her Dreams

$1,380 of $22,000 goal
Given by 11 generous donors in one year

Just a small girl chasing big Dreams.

Auckland

Hi, my name is Ruby Jack and I’m just a small girl chasing very big goals. 2023 is going to be another big year if not bigger than 2022 for myself and my dance. I have been selected to attend for a second year as an associate at the New Zealand School of Dance for classical ballet in Wellington as well as being selected in the National mentor program for 2023 for the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

I train 7 days a week, attend a class every evening for of minimum of 3 hours, and on a Thursday, I come out of school to attend Mt Eden Ballet Academy, a future dancer program for the whole day. This is a group of elite dancers at the top of their game who have to be selected to join and even past pupils have gone on to dance abroad with amazing ballet companies.

In my school holidays, I attend full-time training in various dance workshops, with various dance teachers that have flown in from around the globe. As you can imagine I am serious, highly dedicated, and extremely hard-working. My parents have relocated us to Auckland from Waikato to help my attendance at this elite Level.

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Allison Jack's involvement (page creator)

Ruby's mother

Use of funds

regular classes:

Future Dancers: 1 Day Per Week

pointe shoes per year

competitions

costumes

all flights and accommodation for one year of traveling to Wellington for dance:

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Latest update

Update  5 June 2024

Not long until I head to NYC for my scholarship with the John Cranko School - that they selected me to attend after seeing me compete in Sydney last year in the YAGP.

I recently entered an online entry to the IBGP in Singapore Worldwide comp and came in the Top 10 - winning a scholarhip to attend The Festival of Arts in Singapore.

My recent ballet exam went well & I achieved 'High Distinction' - which is the highest mark you can achieve.

I attended the Australian Ballet Invitee Program in Melbourne recently and also flew to Wellington for a week with the NZSD, full time Classical Students.

Life is very busy for me and I remain very focused as there is still a few other comps before the end of the year.

Thank you once again for all your help and you can follow my journey on Instagram @rubyballerina

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Latest donations

Aaron
Aaron on 24 Mar 2023
Awesome Ruby, go get em girl! great support mum and dad
$200
Allison Jack

Awesome! Thank you so much. Really appreciated - Ruby

Allison Jack
Amie & Paul
Amie & Paul on 24 Mar 2023
Wish you all the success in the world
$100
Allison Jack

Amazing! Thank you so much. Really appreciate your help. Ruby

Allison Jack
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 23 Mar 2023
$200
Allison Jack

Thank you so much. Grateful and really appreciated- Ruby

Allison Jack
Mikko
Mikko on 22 Mar 2023
$200
Allison Jack

Hi, thank you very very much. I really appreciate it, from Ruby

Allison Jack
Mike
Mike on 20 Mar 2023
Good luck Ruby
$20
Allison Jack

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it, from Ruby

Allison Jack

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This campaign started on 23 Feb 2023 and ended on 23 Feb 2024.