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Support indian dancer and his dreams in Paris

Ballet dancer from India who has received a full tuition scholarship needs support to live in france.

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Campaigner Dipesh Verma Siliguri
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My name is Dipesh, I'm 18 years old from Siliguri, West Bengal. From the time I was a child, I have always wanted to be a dancer but was unsure of the career opportunities. As I grew up, I explored the world of ballet and fell in love with it. My parents couldn't afford to send me for dance classes and my father never wanted me to dance due to the uncertainty of a career which is nonviable for families with lower economic backgrounds (my father works in a grocery store and mother is a house wife). But I didn't stop dreaming. I learnt by looking at videos on YouTube and  that's where I found out about 'The DanceWorx Mumbai'. I pursued my dance dreams by joining classes there. Eventually, I got a scholarship from the Danceworx and Prodance ycp(vocational certification program from RAD) which gave me the opportunity to dance with the highly respected teachers - Mr. Yehuda Maor and pia sutaria. They introduced me to a world of ballet that completely drew me in and helped me explore my potential to the fullest. 
I have just received a scholarship from 'Paris Marais Dance School','Ballet Academy East' in New York,'Maryland Youth Ballet', Berkeley ballet theater. I will be joining two years professional program by Paris Marais Dance School.  Thank you so much Maggie Boogaart and Ghislain De Compreignac for helping me to shape my future. This is the only opportunity to prove to my family and the people of my country that with the power of dreaming big and enough determination, anything is possible. My ultimate aim is to introduce India to the beautiful world of ballet.
In order to make my dream come true, I would be deeply grateful if you could make a small contribution towards this journey. 
Thank you so much
Dipesh Verma
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