Southport Market is excited to announce that they are joining the Let’s Dance campaign, taking place on Sunday 2nd March 2025.
This is a fantastic national initiative spearheaded by Angela Rippon, with funds raised going to the Elsie’s Story charity.
Angela’s journey on Strictly Come Dancing highlighted to her the incredible benefits of regular dancing, and now she’s on a mission to get the whole nation dancing!
This campaign is all about making dance accessible to everyone, with a focus on encouraging people to embrace the joy and health benefits of dancing.
Southport Market invites you to join in!
Come along to our FREE dance event in Southport Market’s Extravaganza Room.
A Southport Market spokesperson said: “Starting at 11am and finishing at 1:30pm you are welcome to join us for as much or as little as you like.
“The event will offer a varied schedule including dance displays, cheerleaders, street dancers, dance tutorials and dance workshops.
“EVERYONE is welcome and ALL ABILITIES can join in, so whether you are a secret toe tapper, an off-beat clapper or a Strictly Come Dancing professional let’s enjoy the benefits and joy that dance brings us all.
“Because dance gets us moving – together – to tackle chronic health challenges, combat loneliness, and spend time with people we wouldn’t usually meet.
“The more we dance, the better we will all be – as individuals, and as a society.
“The event is free, donations will be taken with proceeds going towards Elsie’s Story.”
Elsie’s story was launched last year in memory of Elsie Dot Stancombe, who was seven years old when she was one of three young girls killed at The Hart Space in Southport on 29th July 2024.
When they launched Elsie’s Story, her parents, Jenni and Dave Stancombe said: “We want to continue Elsie’s ‘story’; her positivity, love for others and energy of life…..
“The Trust has been established with the principle objective being to make grants to causes in Elsie’s name, the focus of which will be assistance to young people and support for others in the community and across the region.
“This will include community projects, medical care and support for individuals and families, good causes involving fun, and bringing the community together.”
“Elsie was the most caring and generous little girl and we have promised to not let this awful tragedy be in vain and creating this trust is the start of this.”
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