Last Saturday (28th Jan) representatives from 15 different dance groups turned up at Sheffield City Hall for our inaugural General Meeting.

Having heard an update on how far we have got with applying for funding and raising sponsorship, some great ideas for support and further development were discussed.

Everyone agreed what a life affirming, brilliant event Chance to Dance is, and we were all united in our determination to be dancing on the streets on 30th June!

Here we are celebrating on the City Hall steps (and thanks to City Hall for free use of their lovely meeting room.)

Profile raising

Last Friday  Mark Gamsu and Bill Newby were interviewed by Paulette Edwards – on her afternoon show on Radio Sheffield  – Paulette has always been a big fan of Chance To Dance – and now ‘likes’ our Facebook page.  She also said that she would come along on the day and dance.  

Sponsorship

Our sponsorship guru Amy, is busy populating a list of potential Sheffield business who we hope will want to take this fantastic opportunity to support the event, and raise their profile into the bargain.  We are planning a Sponsors’ Breakfast event in the New Year.

Funding

Maire McCarthy has been busy working with our friends at Activity Sheffield to put together funding bids to local and national organisations and charities.  Fingers crossed!

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING – date for your diary
We would like to invite all dancers to a Special General Meeting – which will provide you with an opportunity to work with us to ensure that Chance to Dance returns in June.   Save the date:

SATURDAY 28 JANUARY 11am-noon  at Sheffield City Hall.

If you wish to attend – reply on our facebook page