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John Lane has participated with Pacific Ballroom Dance since the age of 14, developing leadership abilities and excellence both on and off of the dance floor. However, like many families in the Puget Sound region, John’s family was impacted by a difficult economic situation that threatened his participation this year. “My dad, who is employed by Boeing, was facing what would become one of Boeing’s longest strikes in history. Consequently, my father, being the sole provider for our home, lost all income for over a month.” With his family experiencing hard times, John would not have been able to afford to dance this year had it not been for PBD’s scholarship program. John applied for a merit-based scholarship and was awarded a full tuition scholarship that allowed him to keep dancing and his family to “breathe a little easier.” But John’s story does not stop there. “After having been awarded this scholarship, I gained the confidence to apply for a ballroom dance scholarship at Brigham Young University.” Before submitting his application, John wasn’t even sure if college was in his future. But with his newfound confidence John took a risk and applied for this very competitive scholarship. “I was not only awarded a scholarship but I was placed on the Backup Touring Team for BYU—the highest level an incoming freshman can receive.” John is very grateful for the support he received from PBD’s scholarship donors who not only supported him financially, but also helped him develop more self-confidence and shape his future in a positive direction. “I believe, without the full-tuition scholarship I was awarded . . . I would not have been able to dance this past year let alone get a scholarship and advanced placement in BYU’s prestigious ballroom program. My dreams are coming true and I owe significant appreciation to PBD’s scholarship program.” Help make dreams come true for other young artists like John by supporting PBD’s Scholarships for Success Giving Campaign.
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