See "Enna" Dance
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Hi! My name is Jeannie and I am a mother to four and a wife to one...lol. Growing up I was surrounded by a variety of music ranging from my dad's collection of Samoan, country, and rock & roll music, to my mom's church music, and to my brother's hip-hop and rap music. No matter what, music was constantly playing in our house which explains how dancing became a part of my life at an early age. I loved to dance and would make up routines that I forced my sister to dance and perform with me at times...sorry sis lol. Back then I didn't have a studio to go to or someone to teach me how to dance, I did it old school by watching music videos on TV and practicing at home.
Fast forward to today, our oldest daughter Sienna who is about to turn 16 has been dancing at Hypersquad Dance Studio since she was three, however we believe she's been dancing even before she was born because my husband Ed was a DJ, and I was constantly surrounded by music while I was pregnant with Sienna that she would be active when music was playing. Everyone that knows Sienna can see how much she loves to dance...I tell people all the time she gets it from me, don't tell Ed lol...but she is way more talented and passionate about dance then I ever was!
By the end of this year, Sienna has an opportunity again to travel to the mainland for dance, however, this trip is unique as it requires both of us to be gone for quite some time (minimum two months). So for this reason and season, I had to leave my job so that I can accompany Sienna on this journey as she is just a minor. In doing so, I will be unemployed causing our family finances to be greatly affected and if you live or have been to Hawaii, you know it's not cheap especially for a Samoan family of six lol.
Which brings me to this fundraising campaign. We are forever grateful and thankful for the love and support we've received throughout the years when family and friends would either donate miles or purchase items that Sienna was selling in order for her to travel to LA to pursue her love and passion for dance. However this time around, given such short notice, we are reaching out to all our family, friends, and supporters of Sienna via online and social media with this "go fund me" effort as it's the quickest way to help us meet our goal. Any amount you want to donate is greatly appreciated as it's going to take finances to help keep our family afloat since Ed will be the only one working as I travel with Sienna to "see Enna dance" and live her dream and share her passion.
We know with Christmas and the holiday seasons before us, asking for financial support may be tough or a little hard to do so we totally understand if you can't donate. We then ask if you could keep us in your prayers as we take this step of faith believing that God will see us through this new season as we help steward the giftings and passions that He's placed in Sienna.
Thank you for your consideration and God Bless!
Love,
Ed & Jeannie Lalau - Sienna's parents :)
Fast forward to today, our oldest daughter Sienna who is about to turn 16 has been dancing at Hypersquad Dance Studio since she was three, however we believe she's been dancing even before she was born because my husband Ed was a DJ, and I was constantly surrounded by music while I was pregnant with Sienna that she would be active when music was playing. Everyone that knows Sienna can see how much she loves to dance...I tell people all the time she gets it from me, don't tell Ed lol...but she is way more talented and passionate about dance then I ever was!
By the end of this year, Sienna has an opportunity again to travel to the mainland for dance, however, this trip is unique as it requires both of us to be gone for quite some time (minimum two months). So for this reason and season, I had to leave my job so that I can accompany Sienna on this journey as she is just a minor. In doing so, I will be unemployed causing our family finances to be greatly affected and if you live or have been to Hawaii, you know it's not cheap especially for a Samoan family of six lol.
Which brings me to this fundraising campaign. We are forever grateful and thankful for the love and support we've received throughout the years when family and friends would either donate miles or purchase items that Sienna was selling in order for her to travel to LA to pursue her love and passion for dance. However this time around, given such short notice, we are reaching out to all our family, friends, and supporters of Sienna via online and social media with this "go fund me" effort as it's the quickest way to help us meet our goal. Any amount you want to donate is greatly appreciated as it's going to take finances to help keep our family afloat since Ed will be the only one working as I travel with Sienna to "see Enna dance" and live her dream and share her passion.
We know with Christmas and the holiday seasons before us, asking for financial support may be tough or a little hard to do so we totally understand if you can't donate. We then ask if you could keep us in your prayers as we take this step of faith believing that God will see us through this new season as we help steward the giftings and passions that He's placed in Sienna.
Thank you for your consideration and God Bless!
Love,
Ed & Jeannie Lalau - Sienna's parents :)
Organizer
Edward N Jeannie Lalau
Organizer
Waipahu, HI