August 2025 Newsletter
DON’T MISS OUR NEXT FUNDRAISER EVENT IN BLACK FOREST!
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Thank you to some of our July & August donors!
Zane, Amber, Ryan & Patti!
Your generosity toward this project is the reason we are able to provide a life-changing opportunity to a group of hardworking women artists!
Donate TODAY through Venmo!
GET YOUR OWN CUSTOM TEE!!
Support your favorite candidate by buying a custom T-shirt!
All profits go toward the project.
Go to staginger.org/shop
Candidate Spotlight: Gisele Ingabire
My name is Gisele Ingabire, I’m a Rwandan professional ballet and contemporary dancer. I started to dance in 2015. As a dancer, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with incredible choreographers, artists and companies. Dancing feels like a complete expression of myself and it helps me mentally and physically. For me dancing is LIFE! I’ve trained in various styles including ballet, jazzy and hip-hop. Some of my performance experience includes Move Afrika 2022, Ubumuntu Art Festival Concert 2023, and Commemoration 30th 2024.
Board Member Highlight:
Allyson Dunford
Allyson Dunford is passionate about helping people and is thrilled to have the opportunity to do so through Staging Her. Originally from rural southern Colorado, Allyson joined the Navy at eighteen and later completed a double major in History and Political Science while serving in the reserves. Following her military service, she spent nine years working for the Colorado State Judicial Department. For the past two years, Allyson has had the privilege of dedicating nearly all her time to raising her three young children. She cherishes family time, enjoys exploring new interests, hiking, gardening, and traveling.
Take a sneak peak at our Tour Schedule!
April 30 – A Church – Salida, CO
May 1 – Crested Butte, CO
May 2 – Ouray, CO
May 7 – Colorado Springs, CO
May 9 – Denver, CO
May 10 – Fort Collins, CO
May 15 – Aspen, CO
May 16 – Steamboat Springs, CO
May 22 – Walsenburg, CO
May 23 – Alamosa, CO
May 24 – Pueblo, CO
**This is a tentative schedule dependent on confirmed contracts/rental agreements. Schedule will be finalized in the new year.**
WE STILL NEED HELP!
What you can help with right now:
We need help raising
$12,440–$26,040
for VISA and Program Fees, this includes:
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SEVIS I-901 Fee: $1,760 for all 8 candidates
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DS-160 Visa Application: $1,480 for all 8 candidates
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Sponsor Program Fee: $7,600 – $19,600 for all 8 candidates
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Health Insurance (2 months): $800 – $1,600 for all 8 candidates
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Misc. & Processing Fees: $800 – $1,600 for all 8 candidates
We need help with Housing for the Candidates!
We are also looking for housing support in Salida, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs.
If you know of or own a hotel, motel, hostel, Airbnb, VRBO, etc., and would be interested in hosting or offering discounted rates, please reach out TODAY!
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Movie Night Success!
$170 raised through the silent auction!!
$981 raised through the movie night!!
About the Author
Lexee Lobeck
Lexee Lobeck is a classically trained theater artist and lifelong mover with roots in gymnastics, circus, and physical performance. From the stages of Russia to the mountains of Colorado, she now co-owns Elemental 5 gym, where she shares her passion for acrobatics and community-based movement education.
