Help us Finish Season 10: Replace Stolen Competition Props

UPDATE:

THANK YOU! We have surpassed our goal and are now moving into the rebuilding phase. We are so appreciative of the overwhelming generosity of our wider community.

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Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

For those that don't know us, we are de•fine/ dance space–a dance studio in Riverside, CA. We offer a competitive dance program for young dancers and strive for excellence in everything we do.

We are reaching out to all of you with heavy hearts and a sense of urgency. This past Friday, on the eve of our second competition, our entire U-Haul truck filled with thousands of dollars worth of props for our competition season was stolen. This devastating act has left us, our dancers, aged 4-18, and their families in shock as we prepare for the remainder of our competition season.

These props are not just physical items; they represent countless hours of hard work, creativity, and dedication from our young performers and their coaches. They also represent years of love, dedication, and support from a large dance family who have shared seasons of life with us. Many of these props were custom made by a former dance dad, and we approximate their value–with materials (wood, steel, and labor)– along with all additional purchased props to be around $15, 000. With our 10th season only a quarter of the way through, we are seeking your support to replace these essential materials.

Every donation, no matter how small, will go directly towards replacing the stolen props and ensuring our dancers have everything they need to shine on stage. We believe that these kids deserve the opportunity to pursue their passion and showcase their incredible talent. We believe that our choreographers' visions deserve to live the life they were intended.

Please consider contributing to help us reach our goal. Your generosity will not only help us recover from this unfortunate event but will also uplift the spirits of our team as we move forward.

Thank you for your support, and please share this campaign with your network so we can spread the word!

With gratitude,

Megan Jenkins and Raven Gantt

de•fine/ dance space