The event is being organised by the charity to kick start the Island’s first ever Children’s Week. Dancing to DJ Casper’s Cha-Cha Slide the charity is asking the Island’s community to come along on the day and join in the fun and help them hit their target of raising £7000.
As well as the dance – a – thon there will plenty of entertainment for all the family, with inflatables, a DJ and dance demonstrations from Represent Dance Company, Strictly Laxey Ballroom and The Killey Academy of Dance. Food and drinks will also be available at the Vagabonds Club House.
People can pre-register before the event or just show up on the day. It’s £5 per child and £10 per adult to register and there is a family discount for 2 adults and 2 children for just £25. Participants are also being encouraged to raise sponsorship to help the charity hit their target of raising £7,000. Sponsorship forms are available from The Childrens Centre or can be downloaded direct from their website.
Marcie Dean, Fundraising Coordinator for The Children’s Centre said, ‘This event has a little something for everyone, for big kids and little kids alike! We just really hope the Manx community will get behind the dance –a -thon like they have for so many of our other events’.
Following on from the dance a thon the fun will continue when the round Island water fight relay will start in Douglas before moving to the south of the Island.
The event will take place at Vagabonds Rugby Club, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas. Registration will start from 10am and the Dance-A-Thon itself will be performed at 1.00pm.
For more information regarding registration, contact Marcie Dean marciedean@thechildrenscentre.org.im phone 631944 or visit www.thechildrenscentre.org.im.
