Entry 7&8:

Hello All. This week I chose to really focus on altering my blog and e-portfolio by actually focusing on colors and fonts that were aesthetically pleasing to the eye. When think of a website I wanted to drawn to it instantly. I feel my original blog was very dark and now it's bubbly and fun. As far as my e-portfolio I decided to change fonts and add a highlights to my "10 things I care about in the world" and I added another photo I feel that better represented me as a dancer. I like the changes I made. I think I spent a lot more time adjusting these things now than I did initially. I'm glad I made these changes and I feel it makes my work better.   

1. Summer dance intensives are a great way to improve your technique and gain perspective from different dance instructors. Sometimes hearing the same correction in a different way, or from a different teacher, can make a world of a difference. Being in a different environment will help you learn to adapt to new surroundings. Dancing with different dancers and teachers will almost feel like you are getting a fresh start. Sometimes when we are away from common distractions (like our friends at the studio) we are able to absorb corrections and information better. This is what will help you improve as a dancer. So, The project I am very interested in pursuing is the kickstarter! I would like to use this to raise money for the summer intensive programs of my choice. I would like to attend Cedar Lake contemporary Ballet  summer intensive and Complexions Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensiv
2.  On Monday I plan to create a clear goal, like making an album of dance pictures or putting together clips of me dancing. A project will eventually be completed, and something will be produced by it. A project is not open-ended. Starting a business, for example, does not qualify as a project. On Tuesday, I will share my project with friends, family, and followers. I will also Offer rewards to attract donors, which are required when posting a project on Kickstarter. The reward I chose to share are my sock s that I crochet. Many donors will be encouraged to donate to my project if I am offering interesting, once-in-a-lifetime rewards. On Wednesday, I will Tell a compelling story. Most people that donate to projects on Kickstarter are compelled to do so because of the story behind the project and project creator. People want to have a good idea of whom they are donating to. Providing potential donors with info on who you are, what my ideals are, and what exactly my goals for my project is will greatly increase the chances of encouraging donations.
3. On Thursday I will split project funding into stages. If my project has distinct stages of development, I may be able to split funding into multiple projects. This can make it easier to reach funding goals for each stage of my project.This can essentially allow me to extend the amount of time my project is able to receive funding and also allow me to start creating the first stage of my project to use as incentive for potential donors during the next stage.
4. On Friday I will set realistic funding goals and deadlines for my projects. All projects on Kickstarter have a dollar amount funding goal and a time limit from 1 to 90 days. Don’t just expect to receive your funding in 1 or 10 days. If I am realistically able to wait the full 90 days before starting my project, that will be my best chance of receiving 100% of your funding goals. Remember, no money will change hands if you do not meet your funding goals.
5. On Saturday, I will set a realistic dollar amount. Setting your dollar amount too low may scare off donors who are unsure whether the funding is enough to actually complete the project. Setting it too high may result in not being able to fulfill your funding goals. I will also create a first-person video and answer donor questions; people like feeling like they know whom they are donating to. Some potential donors may be unsure of who I am and not full confident in me as a project creator.

• This is why it can be extremely helpful to create personal, first-person videos introducing myself. It’s also important to answer any questions that potential donors may ask me. If donors ask you questions and you do not respond, the chances are they will decide not to donate.

• I hope to learn a new way of fund-raising. For the past three years, I have used traditional media fundraise in the past. I usually write letters with an attachments : 1 recommendation from a teacher, a photo and an attached breakdown of what the money will be used for. In the event that the kickstarter is not successful I plan to revert back to this method. I'm very confident in the kickstarter though!!!