Today I had a meeting with the director of the ballet org. She was flipping out because her son's school informed her that despite the fact that she'd paid for the semester, they didn't have room for her son. Here in Brazil, even for public school people line up and wait and fight to get their kids into school. Imagine for private ones.
Anyway, the news wasn't good. They have no money. Literally not enough to pay their few paid teachers. They're in big trouble. We're going to apply for some grants I found, and I'm going to help her translate everything. We're also working on other things, like organizing a volunteer coordinator (me and my Canadian friend), starting a "professional" class for the advanced dancers, and some other things. They're in big trouble though, since their main ballet teacher is paid and probably won't work for free. They need funding, and fast.
The good news is, they are going to be in the Children's Parade at the Sambodromo, where they have the major famous Carnaval parade. It is on the 1st this year and YOURS TRULY is going to parade with them! I am so ridiculously excited it's not even funny. Speaking of Carnaval, I got a list today of some of the blocos they have in the next two weeks. They are groups of musicians and dancers that have parades in the streets of Rio during Carnaval, and it's a free party. Awesome. I can't wait. And the Metro is going to be open for 3 days straight without closing!
So, again I ask of you, dear readers, family, and friends. Please donate to the Ballet, payable by PayPal or check. We really need the help.
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