Dance to raise awareness with reference to violence against women
26th jan, 2014 by Charles Hodgson show News
Following the 2013 inaugural event which saw over 150 people perform a simple, Four minute choreographed dance routine on Noosa's Main Beach to raise awareness on violence against women, Noosa is gearing up to do it yet again on February 14 at 6pm.
The Noosa event is part of a global routine known as 'One Billion Rising for Justice'. In 2013 over one billion people in 207 countries at the same time performed the same dance routine to signal an end to violence against women.
Local One Billion Rising for the legal organiser and dance artist,Gail Hewtonsaid that this year she was hoping to see over 300 people play the free event.
"Last year's event was so positive and powerful and we'd love market has become to join us this year, She wanted to say.
"the strength of dance, Music and community is an incredible combination and although it's a serious issue we have a lot of fun along the way,
Gail stressed that no prior dance experience or fitness level was required to be part of the group dance display.
"The simple choreography that forms our four minute routine means that everyone over 13 years of age can participate. wedding brides who participated last year, The routine is almost identical that ought to make things easy!
"We have scheduled a few free rehearsals over the next few weeks to help people process of modeling rendering the steps although it is not about how well you can dance. It's about joining together as a community and making a stand against violence,
Gail said that the Noosa event was the only [-censured-=https://myspace.com/datingmoldovawomen]moldova dating[/-censured-] one on the Sunshine Coast that she was aware of and was humbled by just how the community took the issue so seriously.
"good One Billion Rising for Justice website, approximately one in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime that's one billion women, She menti one d.
"australia wide, Research shows that one woman is killed every week in Australia by a current or former partner and anywhere from one quarter to one third of Australian women will experience physical or sexual violence by a man at some stage in their lives.
"Although I am fortunate to have led a life free of domestic violence others are not so fortunate. That is why it is so important that we unite and dance on the beach to show we care and to raise awareness,
for the non dancers, Gail encouraged spectators to come along to the free performance on Friday 14 February at 6pm and show their support for the cause.
"It's a really life affirming receive and a great spectacle to enjoy, Gail stated.
at the very least three rehearsals is recommended. There is no need to book just turn up on the day.
Friday 31 january at [-censured-=https://www.behance.net/moldovawomen]moldova dating sites[/-censured-] 6.30pm 7.30pm
wednesday 1 Feb at 11am 12pm
mondy 4 Feb at 4.30pm 5.30pm
Friday 7 feb. at 6.30pm 7.30pm
monday 8 Feb at 11am 12pm
friday 11 Feb at 4.30pm 5.30pm
14 feb at 6pm. prior to the Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club, Hastings roads, Noosa leaders. The event is an all weather event and fans are welcome.