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DS Danse, junior and senior youth dance companies based
in Gibsons hosted a fundraiser at Sunnycrest Mall recently
to send 24 dancers and chaperones to Belgium in August
of 2015 Photo submitted
DS Danse, junior and senior youth dance companies based in Gibsons, are currently on a mission to send 24 dancers and chaperones to Belgium in August of 2015 on a Cultural Exchange with another youth company, Cie Ph/f/ase, based in Gistel , Belgium. The year 2015 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Canadians involvement in the 2nd Battle of Ypres and dancers are preparing to create a memorial piece to perform at the Menin Gate ceremony. In addition, they are putting together a full-length show to perform while in Belgium.
“In July of 2015, the dancers of Cie ph/f/ase will be joining us here in Gibsons to participate in our Sea cavalcade celebrations and present a full show of their own work,” organizers said.
The companies share a similar objective in that they provide high quality training and performance opportunities for their members, aged 10 to 18, in a number of different disciplines including, ballet, contemporary, tap, modern and acrobatics. With one year to go, the group of dancers along with the supporting association Sunshine Coast Youth Dance Association (SCYDA) have nearly reached the half way mark on their goal of raising $65,000.00 to cover airfares, associated travel costs and costumes. Last Saturday’s silent auction and raffle at Sunnycrest Mall were a big success, Heidi Riggs said.
“Dancers had some fun and some beautiful prizes were donated,” Riggs added, “A huge thank you to everyone for all of your support.”
DS Danse says to watch for fundraisers including a sponsored dance-a-thon, yoga by donation and a costume sale. To make a donation please contact Noni Weitz by e-mail: nonioffice@gmail. com and see their website at www.dsdanse.ca.
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