Part 3
Mackay Hospital Foundation is well-known for signature events that bring the community together, and Dancing With Heart is no different.
Tonight, 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 the last two dancers taking to the dancefloor tonight and the dance teacher behind it all.
Why did you get involved in Dancing with Heart?
Dancing is not something I’d usually put my hand up for let alone doing it on stage in front of a crowd! But anyone who knows me well would know that I’d do anything for charity, especially for the Mackay Hospital Foundation. So here we are!
How have your dance lessons with Dolly been?
Dolly is amazing. I am not a natural at a lot of things and dancing is definitely one of those but what I don’t have a shortage of is the ability to put in the work to get better. Dolly is patient and she knows her stuff so we’re getting there.
What song gets you on the dance floor faster than any other?
I don’t know about getting on the dance floor but I can definitely move my body to any RnB, Hip Hop or any Rock song with a good beat and sound, lyrics and melody.
What is your go to dance move?
I’m African so dancing with the hips is a given.
What are you expecting from everyone else’s dance moves on the night?
Given that they’re working with Dolly, I think it’ll be very entertaining.
Why did you get involved in Dancing with Heart?
I am very passionate about the Mackay Community and like to do what I can to help where I can. At Mount Pleasant, we are committed to giving back to our community and this is one way I can do that, by raising funds for the Hospital Foundation and having some fun at the same time.
How have your dance lessons with Dolly been?
Dolly is an amazing teacher and I am learning so much! She is very patient. I have about 80% of the dance done, now I need to practice what I’ve learnt so far to be ready for the final moves.
What song gets you on the dance floor faster than any other?
I can’t let an opportunity to do the Nutbush pass me by.
What is your go to dance move?
I don’t really have one, although if I don’t really know the song, a bit of a side step sway will do!
What are you expecting from everyone else’s dance moves on the night?
I’m expecting nothing but the best from everyone on the night. We are all community-oriented people and although everyone is extremely nervous, like me, they are all willing to step outside their comfort zones to provide the audience with a once in a lifetime show!
How and why did you get involved in Dancing with Heart?
I was contacted by the Hospital Foundation to see if I would be interested in choreographing and training the dancers. I had heard a similar charity event had been held in Brisbane and that it was a huge success. I love helping out and thought it was a great opportunity for me.
How has your work with all the dancers been?
It’s been an absolute blast. I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know everyone. Dancing on stage really takes you out of your comfort zone. The dancers have all worked hard and are bringing lots of energy to their performances. The audience is going to love it. It’s very hard to compare teaching adults for performances like this, with teaching my regular students. These guys are complete novices, but the really cool thing is, they can dance better than they ever imagined they could.
What song gets you on the dance floor faster than any other?
I love all 80s music.
What is your go to dance move?
I love a good chair dance.
This has been pretty epic to put this show together because everybody works different hours and personally, I am busy with the studio and family life. My Fame backup dancers have been fabulous and have given up their free time to come and rehearse on both weekdays and Sundays. I really appreciate the effort they have put in. On the night, I hope we raise the roof and a whole lot of money for the Hospital Foundation. It’s a very grassroots and practical cause.
WHAT: Dancing With Heart
WHERE: MECC
WHEN: Tonight, Friday March 31
