{"id":9907,"date":"2018-02-09T14:18:07","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T14:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=9907"},"modified":"2018-02-09T14:18:07","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T14:18:07","slug":"strictly_for_africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/strictly_for_africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Cha-cha for a cause: Strictly for Africa now recruiting for dancers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you looking to try something different, or perhaps a fun way to get fit? Gorta-Self Help Africa are hosting our third Strictly Come Dancing event on Saturday 9<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0June 2018, and we\u2019re now recruiting for dancers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no experience necessary \u2013 you\u2019ll be paired up with and trained by a professional choreographer, where togetether you\u2019ll learn a dance to perform on the night at the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, in front of a crowd of 500 people. The event is a professional and polished affair, similar in format to the BBC TV show \u2013 complete with costumes, lights and all that jazz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Training starts mid-April, once a week in Stillorgan. There\u2019s a fundraising element, with each dancer required to raise a minimum of \u20ac500 (most raise this via an online platform and\/or friends, family and colleagues), and sell some tickets for the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">All our previous Strictly participants have absolutely loved the experience \u2013 it\u2019s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">So, join us and cha-cha for a great cause \u2013 you\u2019ll be helping Gorta-Self Help Africa continue our vital work helping farming families in sub-Saharan Africa improve their lives and lift themselves out of poverty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">For more information, and to register your interest, contact Louise on 087 625 7211 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:louise.rogan@selfhelpafrica.org\"><span 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