Carla O'Connor
Chicago, ILPassionate About:
Dance is the one constant that has stayed with me throughout my life. I started as a young girl, in pink tutus and ballerina slippers, and followed through to pursue a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dance from Western Michigan University in 2016. While studying dance, I received a minor in Political Science, which was partially completed through a study abroad program in Istanbul, Turkey in 2014. This is where I became acquainted with a new passion - travel! I didn't really see dance and travel mixing together until I was introduced to Movement Exchange, when I participated in my first exchange in Panama City, Panama in May 2016. I felt so unbelievably grateful to combine my two passions, but it was also where I developed a passion for giving back. It was always a goal of mine to be a professional dancer, traveling the world from stage to stage, but it has recently occurred to me that I would much rather travel and serve through teaching dance. Since graduating from WMU's Movement Exchange chapter, I have stayed involved in the organization by attending the annual national retreat in Bloomington, IN, and starting the first Move-Ex Alumni Hub in Chicago. I want to further my involvement by attending Move-Ex's first trip to BRAZIL in July 2016 to serve their under privileged youth and spread the gift of dance. Your donation to this cause will not only support my desire to travel and experience new cultures, you will be supporting year round dance classes by local instructors in Brazil. Please consider supporting both myself and, more importantly, the children! ANY amount is so appreciated.
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Program Goal: $2,350.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00Sarah Mills donated $10
Saying "Love you! So wish I could give more. "
May 20, 2017 01:03 AM
Kevin Sullivan donated $25
May 19, 2017 05:11 PM
Mary Jo OConnor donated $250
May 18, 2017 09:07 PM
Allie Gourley donated $20
May 18, 2017 08:07 PM
D. A. D. donated $150
Saying "This isn't for you my lovely daughter this is for the kids, get over there and work your magic!"
May 12, 2017 11:32 PM
Lesli Chenelle donated $25
May 10, 2017 06:08 PM
Lee Levkowitz donated $15
May 09, 2017 03:58 AM
Kaitlin Skye Collins donated $40
Saying "Love you Carla! Go do BIG things!"
May 09, 2017 01:34 AM
Carla O'Connor donated $45
Saying "This donation is from Carina Fourmyle! Thank you so much!"
Apr 29, 2017 12:10 AM
Larry Moy donated $50
Apr 22, 2017 06:03 AM
Annabeth Paul donated $20
Saying "Carla you beautiful strong intelligent woman I'm so proud to be your friend and I know you're going to change the world with your positivity and good heart and passion. I wish I knew more people like you <3"
Apr 12, 2017 02:35 AM
Kristi Harris donated $20
Apr 11, 2017 07:43 PM
The Little Bit of Laura Fund donated $100
Saying "This donation is made in memory of Laura Szejka from the Little Bit of Laura Fund"
Feb 10, 2017 08:55 PM
Mike Szejka donated $100
Jan 11, 2017 09:30 PM
Jeri Comin Calvetti donated $25
Saying "Thank you for "giving back."
Happy to contribute!"
Dec 27, 2016 11:52 PM
Gary R Porter donated $100
Dec 27, 2016 09:52 PM
Carla O'Connor donated $100
Saying "Thanks to my Aunt Kathy and Aunt Martha for this Christmas donation! -CO"
Dec 27, 2016 05:33 PM
Dad donated $200
Dec 26, 2016 02:46 AM
Mary Jo OConnor donated $250
Saying "Have a safe trip my love ❤️"
Dec 25, 2016 02:20 PM
Michelle Carrison donated $50
Saying "The Carrison Family"
Dec 05, 2016 07:48 PM
The Anderluh Family donated $50
Dec 03, 2016 03:18 PM
Seumas O'Hara donated $100
Dec 02, 2016 09:48 PM
The Valerugos donated $250
Saying "You go, girl! So proud to support you and this cause!"
Dec 02, 2016 07:03 PM
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