Part 2
Mackay Hospital Foundation is well-known for signature events that bring the community together, and Dancing With Heart is no different.
On Friday March 31, eight local identities will take to the dance floor to showcase their individual dance styles in support of our local hospitals.
Each dancer has been working with Dolly Louw from Fame Talent School to fine tune their skills on the dance floor, with each dance choreographed especially for the individual performer.
Read on to meet three more dancers.
Why did you get involved in Dancing with Heart?
I am the Business Manager at the Dysart Hospital and the health and wellbeing of our community, especially our kids, is very important to me. I am the boots on the ground seeing the work that our clinical and support staff do to provide a service to our patients. We are working really hard to continuously improve, there are always new ways to support patients and families in their journey through the health system. Of course, everything costs money, so having the Hospital Foundation behind us to support equipment purchases and facility upgrades to improve the experience of patients at our facility is amazing!
How have your dance lessons with Dolly been?
Well, I can't dance so it's not going well honestly. My first lesson with Dolly is actually on Monday, so I feel very sorry for her!
What song gets you on the dance floor faster than any other?
As they say out here in Dysart, there are only two types of music, Country and Western. But I also enjoy heavy metal and the boys from Booyah did get me into Hooligan Hefs.
What is your go to dance move?
My go-to dance move is definitely the two step, however my line manager did show me a move called the shopping trolley last week so I will have to practice that one.
What are you expecting from everyone else’s dance moves on the night?
Well, I have heard that Cathy has already had 5 lessons, and Bing just opened a karaoke bar, so he has his own practice space. It's going to be such a great night.
I am flying the flag for the rural health services, from Prossie, Bowen, Collinsville, Sarina, Moranbah, Clermont, Middlemount and of course through to Dysart. We are all supported by the Mackay Hospital Foundation so get behind your local hospital by donating today!
Why did you get involved in Dancing with Heart?
The lovely Brenda from the Mackay Hospital foundation reached out to me to assist although she may have failed to mention I would be dancing after already agreeing. How could I say no when it goes to such a great cause.
How have your dance lessons with Dolly been?
Dolly is such a gem human being and so patient. I am hopeless but she keeps me laughing (actually I think this is the other way around)
What song gets you on the dance floor faster than any other?
This is the thing; I have never been the dancing type so I am well out of my comfort zone
What is your go to dance move?
I have always had a huge appreciation for the athleticism on display from dances, unfortunately none of these skills pertain to me.
What are you expecting from everyone else’s dance moves on the night?
I have meant this wonderful bunch of people and I am sure they will put their best foot forward. It will be a fun and eventful night that will contribute to the wonderful work the organisation does.
Why did you get involved in Dancing with Heart?
As Principal of a local primary school, I know all too well about the important role of Mackay Hospital Foundation and their support of patients and families, particularly kids.
How have your dance lessons with Dolly been?
Dolly is a superstar taking on the challenge of teaching me to follow some dance moves. She’s a very patient lady and I can only hope I do her proud on the night of Dancing with Heart. I think the dance is coming along quite well, others may not agree…. Whatever the case, it will be very entertaining I’m sure.
What song gets you on the dance floor faster than any other?
I can’t go past “Low” for Flo Rida.
What is your go to dance move?
The sprinkler is definitely my favourite. Sometimes the shopping trolley comes out after a few cordials!
What are you expecting from everyone else’s dance moves on the night?
I’m expecting that all the dancers will be well rehearsed and pumped for the night by the time 31st March comes around. I’m sure we’re going to see some personality coming out in the dances as the night rolls on.
Don’t forget to grab next week’s paper for the final profiles.
