BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A local student is the first woman from Brevard County to be accepted to The Juilliard School’s prestigious dance program.

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Now the teen’s dream to dance professionally is closer to becoming a reality.

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Jasmine Jade Sinnott-Klenotich is a natural performer.

Her older sister sparked her interest in dance, and the passion grew.

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Sinnott-Klenotich got a call in March saying she was accepted into the prestigious arts school in New York City.

She said Juilliard has been a dream of hers since she was 13.

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She set up a GoFundMe to help gather the funds for living expenses and school supplies.

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