Dancewear Central has discovered another truly inspirational organisation dedicated to getting people boogying for charity; Danceaid. Over the last few months we have seen how pliés and ball changes can bring communities together, help educate under privileged children and raise enormous amounts of money to fight poverty and suffering in the UK, Africa and Asia. The work done by Danceaid is yet another example of how dancing is not only fun and beneficial for your health but can be used to help make a difference to other people’s lives.
Danceaid’s mission is to ‘raise the Nation to its feet’ and get everyone from ‘tiny tots, to groovy grannies shaking a leg to make a difference’. Founded in 2009 it now runs project in the UK providing emergency grants for struggling families, equipment for disabled children and respite for children looking after ill parents; Sri Lanka, were they work with disabled children who are often rejected by society; The Philippines, were they run a street education programme; and Sub-Saharan Africa were they provide education, counselling and food for AIDs orphans. Currently they are also involved in the Joshua West Appeal alongside BBC 2’s The Toughest Place to be…a Bus Driver star Josh West who aims to raise £10,000 to help educate children in Manila, which he visited whilst producing the programme.
Dancewear Central aren’t alone in thinking that Danceaid is a brilliant charity, alongside patrons such as Britain’s Got Talent and Street Dance 3D stars and the Got To Dance 2011 finalist Turbo, Rio Ferdinand has supported the charity ever since he encountered one of Danceaid’s volunteers on a train. It is really easy, however, for everyone to get involved. Danceaid holds regular events throughout the country and are always looking for volunteers and performers. After their success at Move It this year they will be attending Move It 2014 in March and are still looking for volunteers. Alternatively you can hold your own event or host a Danceaid day. Even if you have two left feet, that is no excuse not to get involved. The charity also hosts and participates in plenty of non-dance events. This year Danceaid’s dreamteam did the London Triathalon, whilst throughout the country universities and schools have helped raise money through bake sales, non-Uniform days etc.
Charities like Danceaid are doing a fantastic job but they always need more help, so whether you Cha-Cha or Dad Dance get dancing and save a life.
Dance A Little, Live A Little, Save A Life: Danceaid.
Stacey MacNaught |
Dancewear Central has discovered another truly inspirational organisation dedicated to getting people boogying for charity; Danceaid. Over the last few months we have seen how pliés and ball changes can bring communities together, help educate under privileged children and raise enormous amounts of money to fight poverty and suffering in the UK, Africa and Asia. The work done by Danceaid is yet another example of how dancing is not only fun and beneficial for your health but can be used to help make a difference to other people’s lives.
Danceaid’s mission is to ‘raise the Nation to its feet’ and get everyone from ‘tiny tots, to groovy grannies shaking a leg to make a difference’. Founded in 2009 it now runs project in the UK providing emergency grants for struggling families, equipment for disabled children and respite for children looking after ill parents; Sri Lanka, were they work with disabled children who are often rejected by society; The Philippines, were they run a street education programme; and Sub-Saharan Africa were they provide education, counselling and food for AIDs orphans. Currently they are also involved in the Joshua West Appeal alongside BBC 2’s The Toughest Place to be…a Bus Driver star Josh West who aims to raise £10,000 to help educate children in Manila, which he visited whilst producing the programme.
Dancewear Central aren’t alone in thinking that Danceaid is a brilliant charity, alongside patrons such as Britain’s Got Talent and Street Dance 3D stars and the Got To Dance 2011 finalist Turbo, Rio Ferdinand has supported the charity ever since he encountered one of Danceaid’s volunteers on a train. It is really easy, however, for everyone to get involved. Danceaid holds regular events throughout the country and are always looking for volunteers and performers. After their success at Move It this year they will be attending Move It 2014 in March and are still looking for volunteers. Alternatively you can hold your own event or host a Danceaid day. Even if you have two left feet, that is no excuse not to get involved. The charity also hosts and participates in plenty of non-dance events. This year Danceaid’s dreamteam did the London Triathalon, whilst throughout the country universities and schools have helped raise money through bake sales, non-Uniform days etc.
Charities like Danceaid are doing a fantastic job but they always need more help, so whether you Cha-Cha or Dad Dance get dancing and save a life.