Miss Laura Memorial Dance Scholarship Fund

Organized by
Samantha Bowen
Fund cover image
$1,130
Raised of $5,000 goal

100% tax-deductibleNo fees

100% goes to scholarship recipients

Contributions

10
    PA

    Peter And Dawn Leadley

    $100
    PF

    Persaud Family

    $100
    CM

    C. Markulik

    $55
    I&

    Ilana & Corey Still

    $250
    CM

    Chris Moir

    $25

Our story

Ms. Laura was a performer. She was a storyteller who expressed emotion, passion, and strength through every step. She turned rhythm into art and inspired others through the power of movement. Ms. Laura was a teacher. She inspired young minds, nurtured their growth and unlocked her students’ potential. She empowered her students to believe in themselves and helped shape a better future. Ms. Laura was a mentor. She was a trusted guide who shared her wisdom, offered support, and inspired growth. Through encouragement and experience, she helped others find their path, believe in themselves, and become the best version of themselves. Ms. Laura was a second mom. She had a heart full of love and was a steady source of care and guidance. She may not have given her students’ life, but she gave them strength, comfort, and unconditional love. Ms. Laura was a strong woman. She knew her worth, stood tall in the face of challenges, and led with courage, compassion, and resilience. She turned obstacles into opportunities, and never backed down from being her authentic self.

Our goal

Miss Laura had a gift for making everyone who walked through her doors feel at home. Her studio was never just a place to take a class it was a place to grow, to learn, and to find a love of dance that lasted a lifetime. She welcomed every dancer as they were and helped them become who they were meant to be. We created the Miss Laura Memorial Dance Scholarship to keep that spirit alive. Each year, this fund helps dancers carry their passion forward supporting current students and recent graduates as they continue to dance in college and chase their dreams beyond the studio floor. But we can only give what our community gives. Every donation, big or small, goes directly to a young dancer who is ready to take their next step. Your gift might be exactly what makes a dancer's dream possible.

Comments from contributors 5

Persaud Family20 hours ago
$100

Ms Laura was an amazing person. I will always cherish the time we got to spend with her. She instilled the love of dance in Sammy and taught her dance and beyond!!!

Ilana & Corey Still1 day ago
$250

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Chris Moir1 day ago
$25

This makes me so happy. Your mom will continue to inspire so many people! She is looking down and smiling!

The Baquet Family1 day ago
$200

It's an honor to continue the legacy of a woman who has forever had an impact on my daughter and her family through the beautiful art of dance. We will always love and remember you, Ms. Laura ❤️❤️❤️

Trudy Bier1 day ago
$100

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜