DONATE today for Polaris dancer, Ms. Lakey's recovery.
Polaris Dance Theatre's dancer, Sarah Lakey, seriously injured her knee recently during rehearsal. Ms. Lakey was rehearsing at the Polaris Contemporary Dance Center in preparation for the Fertile Ground Festival's Groovin' Greenhouse performance and tore her ACL. Ms. Lakey is a Polaris dancer and yoga instructor at Yoga Pearl who relies on her physical health for her financial survival. Regretfully, Ms. Lakey has been unable to afford insurance and is now unable to pay for the needed surgery towards a safe recovery. Ms. Lakey is trying to keep her spirits high and is thankful for her family at Polaris Dance Theatre who have already stepped in to help their fellow dancer during this difficult time.
Ms. Lakey arrived with crutches on Saturday during the last performance at the Groovin' Greenhouse to show her love and support for Polaris Dance Theatre and fellow dancers. As she arrived, Polaris Dance Theatre gave a shout out to Ms. Lakey and the whole house applauded in support. The Groovin' Greenhouse was a dance hub for new works held at the Polaris Contemporary Dance Center. The Groovin' Greenhouse showcased multiple professional dance companies in the Portland area, including Polaris Dance Theatre. Although Ms. Lakey was a prominent dancer in Polaris Dance Theatre's new work including doing partner work with fellow Polaris dancer, M'Liss, Polaris still showcased a "taste" of their new work. Polaris Dance Theatre's new work is based on the Motown era and will showcase during their Spring Concert, Lil' Mo. The piece Polaris Dance Theatre chose to show was "Stand By Me". As fellow dancer, M'Liss, performed without her dancing partner, Ms. Lakey, M'Liss broke down emotional and began crying. The dance ended with all Polaris dancers standing together as the song said "Stand By Me." As the dancers stood together, they faced Ms. Lakey in the audience expressing their support the best way dancers know how to, through movement. When Ms. Lakey was asked if it was hard to watch Polaris dance without her, she replied, "It was awesome! I never knew the movement that happened behind me while I was dancing." She was shocked at how dynamic all the dancers were that Polaris performed that evening and spoke with high spirits.
Polaris Dance Theatre is deeply saddened by the temporary loss of one of their strongest dancers. With Polaris Dance Theatre's big Spring concert, Lil' Mo, only a few months away, Polaris is struggling to stay focused. Polaris recently added a Second Company to their dance family. Unfortunately, the Second Company was busy rehearsing for their own performance at OMSI, which occurred on Saturday at the same time the Groovin' Greenhouse occurred, and was unable to learn the Spring repertoire as alternates.
Polaris is asking friends, family and community members to show their support for Polaris Dance Theatre's dancer, Sarah Lakey by making a donation today. All donations go directly to Ms. Lakey to help with cost for surgery and physical therapy. Thankfully, with proper surgery and physical therapy, Ms. Lakey will be able to return to dance and yoga after only 3 months off her feet. However, during her recovery, Ms. Lakey will be unable to work to help pay for her everyday expenses, let alone the needed surgery. Any amount helps and Polaris and Ms. Lakey appreciate all the love and support they have already received. Polaris and Ms. Lakey thank you for any amount you can donate towards Ms. Lakey's recovery.
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| Dancer, Sarah Lakey |
Ms. Lakey arrived with crutches on Saturday during the last performance at the Groovin' Greenhouse to show her love and support for Polaris Dance Theatre and fellow dancers. As she arrived, Polaris Dance Theatre gave a shout out to Ms. Lakey and the whole house applauded in support. The Groovin' Greenhouse was a dance hub for new works held at the Polaris Contemporary Dance Center. The Groovin' Greenhouse showcased multiple professional dance companies in the Portland area, including Polaris Dance Theatre. Although Ms. Lakey was a prominent dancer in Polaris Dance Theatre's new work including doing partner work with fellow Polaris dancer, M'Liss, Polaris still showcased a "taste" of their new work. Polaris Dance Theatre's new work is based on the Motown era and will showcase during their Spring Concert, Lil' Mo. The piece Polaris Dance Theatre chose to show was "Stand By Me". As fellow dancer, M'Liss, performed without her dancing partner, Ms. Lakey, M'Liss broke down emotional and began crying. The dance ended with all Polaris dancers standing together as the song said "Stand By Me." As the dancers stood together, they faced Ms. Lakey in the audience expressing their support the best way dancers know how to, through movement. When Ms. Lakey was asked if it was hard to watch Polaris dance without her, she replied, "It was awesome! I never knew the movement that happened behind me while I was dancing." She was shocked at how dynamic all the dancers were that Polaris performed that evening and spoke with high spirits.
Polaris Dance Theatre is deeply saddened by the temporary loss of one of their strongest dancers. With Polaris Dance Theatre's big Spring concert, Lil' Mo, only a few months away, Polaris is struggling to stay focused. Polaris recently added a Second Company to their dance family. Unfortunately, the Second Company was busy rehearsing for their own performance at OMSI, which occurred on Saturday at the same time the Groovin' Greenhouse occurred, and was unable to learn the Spring repertoire as alternates.
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| Dancer, Sarah Lakey |
Sarah just got out of surgery. Thank you to everyone who has sent Sarah donations and encouragement. Because of your support, her financial worries were greatly relieved before she went into surgery. Thank you, thank you!
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