Dance for a Cause Fundraiser for Women of Afghanistan (Salsa & Bachata)

Join Alex Bryan and Madalyn Milazzo for an afternoon of Latin dance workshops suitable for all Salsa and Bachata dancers to raise funds for Women for Afghan Women's emergency appeal. WAW, the largest women’s organisation in Afghanistan, has evacuated hundreds of staff and thousands of vulnerable women and their families from Kabul where they have witnessed kidnappings and looting. Founded in April 2001, the organisation provides shelter for women at risk of violence and death and provides counselling, education, and vocational training. After the Taliban was ousted from power by a US-led invasion 20 years ago, women and girls have enjoyed more freedoms including the right to work and go to school. But 20 years of progress could be undone after Kabul fell to the Taliban on Sunday, with insurgents now claiming victory over the country. Under Taliban rule, women and girls are banned from going to school over the age of 10, are forced to wear a burqa and severely restricted in day-to-day life. At Dance Culture we are committed to helping in whatever small way we can and so we will be donating 100% of funds raised to Women for Afghan Women's emergency appeal. These concept-based workshops are designed to be beneficial to all Salsa and Bachata dancers of all experience levels (assuming you at least know the basic steps and simple turns). ** Schedule ** Saturday 28th August 2021 12:15pm Doors open 12:30pm Workshop 1: "Learning from Tango." How we can use principles from Tango to improve our partnered Salsa and Bachata dancing 1:30pm Break / practice time 1:40pm Workshop 2: "The Story." Every social dance tells a story. What story do you want to tell? Drama? Comedy? Romance? (applicable to Salsa and Bachata dancing) 2:40pm Break / practice time 2:50pm Workshop 3: "The Pause." Simple ways to respond to what you're hearing in the music (applicable to Salsa and Bachata dancing) 3:50pm Practice time / close up To get your pass please click the Find Tickets button or go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/167689394493/ ** Are these workshops for me? ** Assuming you have at least some experience with Salsa and Bachata dancing (you've at minimum learned the basic steps and can lead or follow some basic turns) you should find these workshops beneficial to your dancing. These workshops would not be suitable for a complete beginner (we recommend starting with our 4-week Introduction to Latin Dancing course instead https://www.danceculture.com.au/introduction) ** Do I need to bring a dance partner? ** No, you do not need to bring a dance partner but we do ask you to book as early as possible to give us a chance to balance the ratio of men to women as best as we can. ** Donation ** All funds collected for this event will be donated to Women for Afghan Women to support them in their work protecting and promoting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan. One workshop = $25 (plus transaction fee) Two workshops = $40 (plus transaction fee) Three workshops = $50 (plus transaction fee) To get your pass please click the Find Tickets button or go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/167689394493/ If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation anyway, please donate to WAW directly via their website (https://womenforafghanwomen.org/). ** Who is involved? ** Instructors Alex Bryan and Madalyn Milazzo are donating their time. Organiser James Quinn-Hawtin is donating his time. Dance Culture is donating its studio space. ** Location ** These workshops will be held at Dance Culture, 1st floor, 474 Ipswich Road, Annerley. You will find us right on the intersection of Ipswich Road and Annerley Road, across the road from 99 Bikes. The door for Dance Culture can be found between Yesterday's Thrift Shop and Lifeline's Vintage Revival. ** What should I bring/wear? ** Please bring a water bottle, a snack and wear what you would normally wear for a Salsa/Bachata class. ** COVID-19 Considerations ** Dance Culture follows our industry's guidelines relating to COVID-safe practices. Please ensure you check-in using the QR code on arrival and sanitise your hands regularly. Should this event be impacted by a lockdown or restrictions preventing the event running as scheduled, we will postpone the event and you will have the option of attending at that later date or requesting a refund. ** How do I know you will pass on the funds as promised? ** Dance Culture has a 5+ year track-record of running fundraisers and passing on the money. We will post the transaction receipt within 5 business days of this event. To get your pass please click the Find Tickets button or go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/167689394493/ ** Other questions? ** Please direct any further questions to organiser James at [email protected]