About The Event
The Noosa community will come together to dance and drum in a call to stop violence against women. The "Break the Chain" dance routine is easy to learn, even for those with no previous dance experience, and participants can choose to attend one or more of the 5 rehearsals scheduled. There will be a new performance location this year - the Lion's Park Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, an idyllic riverside location where there is plenty of space to dance, available parking and options for post event celebrations with a picnic in the Park, a drink at the adjacent Yacht Club or dinner at one of the nearby restaurants/cafes.
This is an all ages event - we have had particpants aged 8 to 88 years dance with us. We hope to grow the number of participants and spectators this year and raise more needy funds to assist local women and their families who have expereinced domestic violence. 2013 saw approximately 150 community members dancing, and 2014 saw over 200 women and men dancing and drumming. In 2014 we raised nearly $1100 to donate to our local Salvation Army Women's Shelters.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Learn the steps – Noosa One Billion Rising rehearsals
Location: Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville.
A minimum of two rehearsals is recommended. There is no need to book - just turn up on the day.
•Saturday 31 Jan at 9am– 10.30am
•Thursday 5 Feb at 7.00pm – 8.30pm
•Saturday 7 Feb at 9am– 10.30am
•Tuesday 10 Feb at 4.00pm – 5.00pm
•Thursday 12 Feb at 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Performance
Saturday 14 February at 5pm at the Lion’s Park Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
The event is an all weather event and spectators are welcome.
To find out more call Gail on 0411 720 391 or email at
[email protected]
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence call: DV Connect (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) freecall number 1800 811 811.
This event is supported by Noosa Leisure Centre
About The Organizer
Gail Hewton
Gail is dance artist and resident of Noosa Heads with over 30 years professional dance experience including working with community. This will be the third Noosa One Billion Rising event Gail has organised.
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