Like many other Oregon Connections Academy students, Ely has taken advantage of the flexibility of our online school to pursue his dreams while getting a high-quality education. He has trained with the Portland Ballet Youth Company for five years and is now in its preprofessional program for young dancers interested in pursuing a career in ballet. 

Reports Ely, “[This school] gives me the freedom to complete schoolwork while abroad. It allows for more opportunities to follow my true passion as a dancer. I’ve had incredible opportunities to travel in Mexico, India, Thailand, Egypt, and many places within the US.”