When Jessica Foulkrod was given the chance to study at Gelsey Kirkland Academy in New York City in 2018, she knew the cost would be steep.
A lifelong dancer, the 17-year-old Monroe High School student said she approached her parents, knowing she was willing to do whatever it took to get to the academy for its summer instruction modules.
For dancers, summer intensives provide ample instruction and practice an opportunity critical to a dancer’s success, Jessica says.
“Dancing takes hours upon hours of training,” she said. “Without practicing, you can’t reach your full potential. Without practicing and training, you’ll never get where you want to go.”