Tabitha Dombroski Funds for The John Cranko Schule
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Tabitha Dombroski Funds For The John Cranko Schule
Project 2017-07-25 21:26:40 +1200
Hi my name is Tabitha Dombroski, I’m 17 and this September I am heading off to train at a prestigious ballet school, The John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany. It is the second most sought after school at The Prix de Lausanne after the Royal Ballet School. Most students are scouted from big ballet competitions overseas and very few get in via audition video. So I feel very privileged to have been given direct entry via audition video. I feel this is my ultimate ballet school because they train in hardcore vaganova style and they do a fair amount of modern/contemporary work which I love and would never want to let go of. The goal after my time at the school, is to then get a job in a European ballet company. The qualification I will obtain from The John Cranko Schule will make me a state qualified ballerina making a job in a European Ballet company a very realistic goal.
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I started ballet at the age of 3 and in a short space of time was dancing almost every day, doing many different styles of dance. I couldn’t get enough. I knew from a very early age that dance was going to be my career.
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I trained with Wellington Dance Academy (Formerly Paula Hunt Dance), sitting all my RAD exams and attaining 95% for all three advanced level exams. When I was 10, I successfully auditioned for the scholars programme at The New Zealand School of Dance, and became an associate three years later. I have now enjoyed 7 years with NZSD, entering their full time classical programme when I was 16. While studying at NZSD I was selected to represent the school at the Assembleé Internationale in Toronto, Canada. This was such a highlight to work alongside top ballet dancers from 21 schools from all over the world and something I will remember forever. I, along with 3 other classmates took over a piece called ‘Curious Alchemy’ choreographed by NZSD graduate Loughlan Prior who went onto The Royal New Zealand Ballet.
My family's financial circumstances changed dramatically at the end of last year. I have been supporting myself by working 2 jobs. I have 8 private lesson students which I teach on a Sunday and I clean the studios at NZSD which gets me up at 5:30am. The cost of my tuition in Stuttgart will be covered by the German government however I do need to cover the cost of my hostel / living costs.
To me and my mum (who has been my biggest supporter) this would mean the world. Ever since I can remember I have always wanted to end up dancing in Europe, and now after years of hard work and determination a door has opened for me to go there. The John Cranko Schule ranked 5th in the 2017 ballet education top ten ballet schools in the world and it is a dream come true to get train there. It is absolutely the best step I could take towards becoming a professional ballerina.
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Tabitha's LEOTARDS
20/08/2017 at 10:05 PM
Here is a link to the GORGEOUS leotards that Tabitha is giving away with pledges of $80.
Click here to see all the leotards
If you'd like to choose one of these leotards as a reward - once you have made your pledge - simply comment below with the number that corresponds to the leotard you would like. Then we can put your name against it and we will deliver it to you once the campaign ends in September.
Private Lesson Snippet
14/08/2017 at 8:38 PM
A snippet of one of my private lessons with the beautiful Susannah Forsyth xxx
Pledgers 60
11/09/2017 at 4:25pm
"Tabitha - we wish you all the best and will enjoy following your updates from Wellington. Lots of love Julia and Susannah xxxxx"
11/09/2017 at 4:23pm
10/09/2017 at 7:23pm
"Congratulations Tabitha! This donation is from Ashley Griffen. All the best in Germany - you are a great inspiration!"
10/09/2017 at 5:11pm
10/09/2017 at 5:06pm
10/09/2017 at 11:14am
"All the very best xx"
09/09/2017 at 10:40am
"With your immense talent and drive you deserve the very best of success. Thanks for being such an inspiration and so kind."
07/09/2017 at 9:01pm
06/09/2017 at 8:12pm
"R said to pledge $40 as well. Don't worry about posters for us. Note Richard's name should be beside 'Inland Revenue' in addys for us. HC"
06/09/2017 at 10:51am
"Good Luck!"
05/09/2017 at 6:11pm
"Good luck Tabitha."
05/09/2017 at 2:12pm
"Congrats Tabitha! So pleased for you!"
05/09/2017 at 12:46pm
"All the best Tabby for your new adventure. Mia and I love seeing all your FB posts - you're a fabulous role model for our kiwi girls! xxx"
05/09/2017 at 10:39am
"We wish you every success Tabitha, you deserve it!"
04/09/2017 at 7:50pm
"Good luck Tabitha. You're such a hardworking girl, and we really admire you x Take care lots hugs from Asia-Rose & The Blowfield family. XX"
02/09/2017 at 8:01pm
"We're backing you all the way Tab! ❤️Em & J"
02/09/2017 at 8:00pm
"Chookas Tabs, from all the teachers at Extreme Dance"
02/09/2017 at 7:58pm
"All the best Tabby, from Josh"
02/09/2017 at 7:57pm
"Good Luck Tabitha, from Cam"
26/08/2017 at 4:14pm
"You will always be in our thoughts"
26/08/2017 at 4:12pm
"Go with our love and pride"
23/08/2017 at 11:06pm
"All the best , work hard, enjoy, keep in contact, keep safe , Olivia will miss you, love Jane"
23/08/2017 at 10:42am
"A huge congrats Tabs 🌹👏 go show them what kiwi's can do! Love & Hugs x"
21/08/2017 at 3:20pm
"Best of Luck enjoy this amazing oppurtunity"
20/08/2017 at 1:03pm
"Looking forward to following your career, Tabitha!"
20/08/2017 at 12:37pm
"such a fantastic opportunity - have a great time & stay safe = any chance of signing it - to Sovann & Caelyn?"
20/08/2017 at 8:16am
"So excited for you Tabi. Best wishes for your big adventure xx"
20/08/2017 at 1:19am
"Good luck Tabitha!"
14/08/2017 at 9:07pm
14/08/2017 at 4:34pm
"All the best for your German dance adventure, Tabatha. I loved watching you grow into a strong, beautiful and graceful ballerina. xx"
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Tabitha Dombroski Funds For The John Cranko Schule
Project 2017-07-25 21:26:40 +1200
Hi my name is Tabitha Dombroski, I’m 17 and this September I am heading off to train at a prestigious ballet school, The John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany. It is the second most sought after school at The Prix de Lausanne after the Royal Ballet School. Most students are scouted from big ballet competitions overseas and very few get in via audition video. So I feel very privileged to have been given direct entry via audition video. I feel this is my ultimate ballet school because they train in hardcore vaganova style and they do a fair amount of modern/contemporary work which I love and would never want to let go of. The goal after my time at the school, is to then get a job in a European ballet company. The qualification I will obtain from The John Cranko Schule will make me a state qualified ballerina making a job in a European Ballet company a very realistic goal.
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|
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I started ballet at the age of 3 and in a short space of time was dancing almost every day, doing many different styles of dance. I couldn’t get enough. I knew from a very early age that dance was going to be my career.
|
|
I trained with Wellington Dance Academy (Formerly Paula Hunt Dance), sitting all my RAD exams and attaining 95% for all three advanced level exams. When I was 10, I successfully auditioned for the scholars programme at The New Zealand School of Dance, and became an associate three years later. I have now enjoyed 7 years with NZSD, entering their full time classical programme when I was 16. While studying at NZSD I was selected to represent the school at the Assembleé Internationale in Toronto, Canada. This was such a highlight to work alongside top ballet dancers from 21 schools from all over the world and something I will remember forever. I, along with 3 other classmates took over a piece called ‘Curious Alchemy’ choreographed by NZSD graduate Loughlan Prior who went onto The Royal New Zealand Ballet.
My family's financial circumstances changed dramatically at the end of last year. I have been supporting myself by working 2 jobs. I have 8 private lesson students which I teach on a Sunday and I clean the studios at NZSD which gets me up at 5:30am. The cost of my tuition in Stuttgart will be covered by the German government however I do need to cover the cost of my hostel / living costs.
To me and my mum (who has been my biggest supporter) this would mean the world. Ever since I can remember I have always wanted to end up dancing in Europe, and now after years of hard work and determination a door has opened for me to go there. The John Cranko Schule ranked 5th in the 2017 ballet education top ten ballet schools in the world and it is a dream come true to get train there. It is absolutely the best step I could take towards becoming a professional ballerina.
Comments
Tabitha's LEOTARDS
20/08/2017 at 10:05 PM
Here is a link to the GORGEOUS leotards that Tabitha is giving away with pledges of $80.
Click here to see all the leotards
If you'd like to choose one of these leotards as a reward - once you have made your pledge - simply comment below with the number that corresponds to the leotard you would like. Then we can put your name against it and we will deliver it to you once the campaign ends in September.
Private Lesson Snippet
14/08/2017 at 8:38 PM
A snippet of one of my private lessons with the beautiful Susannah Forsyth xxx
11/09/2017 at 4:25pm
"Tabitha - we wish you all the best and will enjoy following your updates from Wellington. Lots of love Julia and Susannah xxxxx"
11/09/2017 at 4:23pm
10/09/2017 at 7:23pm
"Congratulations Tabitha! This donation is from Ashley Griffen. All the best in Germany - you are a great inspiration!"
10/09/2017 at 5:11pm
10/09/2017 at 5:06pm
10/09/2017 at 11:14am
"All the very best xx"
09/09/2017 at 10:40am
"With your immense talent and drive you deserve the very best of success. Thanks for being such an inspiration and so kind."
07/09/2017 at 9:01pm
06/09/2017 at 8:12pm
"R said to pledge $40 as well. Don't worry about posters for us. Note Richard's name should be beside 'Inland Revenue' in addys for us. HC"
06/09/2017 at 10:51am
"Good Luck!"
05/09/2017 at 6:11pm
"Good luck Tabitha."
05/09/2017 at 2:12pm
"Congrats Tabitha! So pleased for you!"
05/09/2017 at 12:46pm
"All the best Tabby for your new adventure. Mia and I love seeing all your FB posts - you're a fabulous role model for our kiwi girls! xxx"
05/09/2017 at 10:39am
"We wish you every success Tabitha, you deserve it!"
04/09/2017 at 7:50pm
"Good luck Tabitha. You're such a hardworking girl, and we really admire you x Take care lots hugs from Asia-Rose & The Blowfield family. XX"
02/09/2017 at 8:01pm
"We're backing you all the way Tab! ❤️Em & J"
02/09/2017 at 8:00pm
"Chookas Tabs, from all the teachers at Extreme Dance"
02/09/2017 at 7:58pm
"All the best Tabby, from Josh"
02/09/2017 at 7:57pm
"Good Luck Tabitha, from Cam"
26/08/2017 at 4:14pm
"You will always be in our thoughts"
26/08/2017 at 4:12pm
"Go with our love and pride"
23/08/2017 at 11:06pm
"All the best , work hard, enjoy, keep in contact, keep safe , Olivia will miss you, love Jane"
23/08/2017 at 10:42am
"A huge congrats Tabs 🌹👏 go show them what kiwi's can do! Love & Hugs x"
21/08/2017 at 3:20pm
"Best of Luck enjoy this amazing oppurtunity"
20/08/2017 at 1:03pm
"Looking forward to following your career, Tabitha!"
20/08/2017 at 12:37pm
"such a fantastic opportunity - have a great time & stay safe = any chance of signing it - to Sovann & Caelyn?"
20/08/2017 at 8:16am
"So excited for you Tabi. Best wishes for your big adventure xx"
20/08/2017 at 1:19am
"Good luck Tabitha!"
14/08/2017 at 9:07pm
14/08/2017 at 4:34pm
"All the best for your German dance adventure, Tabatha. I loved watching you grow into a strong, beautiful and graceful ballerina. xx"
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