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The AFA offers FCPS students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to pursue the arts at a deeper level in preparation for a post-secondary experience; however, as with most arts programs, we operate with a very limited budget. The AFA does not receive any regular funds from FCPS and relies solely on funds designated for TJ High School.  TJ High is not allotted any extra funds in its annual budget to house the AFA which consists of students who attend other high schools.   To fund our program, we rely on support from community members, parents, family, and local businesses to keep the AFA in existence.  

2020 Fundraising Goal

This year, the AFA's primary fundraising goal is $10,000 to put towards a sprung dance floor for our Dance Focus. 
A sprung dance floor is an urgent and crucial need for our program for three important reasons:

Quality

A sprung dance floor is the best dance surface available for dancers to safely practice and rehearse a variety of styles and eases wear and tear on joints, bones, and muscles.

Time

Currently, the only rehearsal space large enough for our dancers is the stage.  This space is shared with our theatre students, so at any given time, one focus area is not able to fully rehearse which adds up to an immense amount of lost instructional time throughout the year.

Growth

A new studio space benefits the entire AFA. It  prevents conflicts with other electives and allows the AFA to expand its focus offerings to include Musical Theatre which is highly in demand.  The studio also serves as a black box theatre for small theatre shows and a recital hall, and even an art gallery. 

We Need Your Help!

The AFA is unique because it provides arts opportunities for ALL FCPS high school students, not just students from one school.  Your support impacts the entire county!  Please consider partnering with us and sharing this need with others who might also be interested.  Click below to donate!

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