THE Clarke Foley Community Hub Danceathon took place over the weekend and was a resounding success, with a fantastic turnout and a weekend full of energy, laughter and dance.
Taking place from 2pm on Saturday, October 26th until 2pm on Sunday, October 27th it brought together community dance groups and supporters to raise essential funds for the centre.
Anna Clewlow, marketing coordinator at the Clarke Foley, said: "The whole team at the Hub would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took time out to join as well as donate to help secure the future of the Hub. Special gratitude goes to Lionne Roper-Hird from Cosmos Flowers, whose dedication and music choices kept everyone dancing well into the night!
"We’re grateful as well to all the amazing dance instructors who generously took time out of their schedules to lead and energise our dancers throughout the event. Their enthusiasm brought a fresh, fun element to each moment and made the night memorable for all.
"Big thank you to Ceroc Yorkshire, our Saturday dance team, Your Ilkley Radio, DJ Shivering Goat, Ilkley Yoga Centre, Emma Draper Fitness in Addingham and Ilkley, GB Silver Swans, Inspirations Dance and Joze School of Dance.
"It was wonderful to see so many new faces in the Clarke Foley Hub this weekend, which was one of our primary goals - alongside fundraising. Despite the half-term timing and the extra hour from the clocks going back, the support and turnout have propelled us well over halfway to our £1,000 fundraising goal!"
One visitor Susan Webb said: "We went to the dance show performed by Joze School of Dance on Sunday afternoon at the Clarke Foley Centre and were blown away by the girls’ performance.
"It was such a professional show, the girls must have rehearsed very hard to reach such a high standard. The costumes were amazing and the skill of the dance moves was outstanding.
"A thoroughly entertaining afternoon and well done girls."
Anna Clewlow added: "There’s still time to donate, so let’s keep the momentum going to reach the target.
"Visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/clarke-foley-community-centre-1724245529174?utm_term=wmb4DN4p9
"Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to this fantastic event."
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