Dancers Love Dogs (DLD), emceed once again by the inimitable comedian Alan Committie, is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated return to the stage after a three-year hiatus brought about by the pandemic.
The highly popular annual fundraiser, taking place from 20 to 22 July at the Baxter Theatre, is presented in aid of the mass sterilisation of homeless hounds and other animals in need including cats, pigs, rabbits, and donkeys. The event features two programmes across four performances that will unite over 580 dancers and close to fifty teachers and choreographers, all giving generously of their time and talent in support of a worthwhile cause.
Dancers Love Dogs is a NPO that raises funds solely for the sterilisation of dogs and other animals in need, was initially launched in 2011 by Brigitte Reeve-Taylor. Brigitte, a dancer, teacher, choreographer and entrepreneur, was inspired to stage the show after rescuing an emaciated puppy many years ago. Since then, the dynamic fundraiser has raised over R4 million for the cause and sterilised close to 20,000 animals.
Astounding variety
Audiences can once again expect an astounding variety of dance talent and styles at this year’s shows, ranging from hip hop to ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary. The Gala events (21 and 22 July) will showcase performances by artists from dance schools and companies such as LAMTA, Cape Town City Ballet, Zama Dance School, Figure of 8, Waterfront Theatre School, Jacqui Pells School of Ballet and Gadi Schor Dance Energy.
Four legged guests making an appearance will be search-and-rescue dog Jedi, the SA Guide Dogs Association, and Mr. Miyagee in his ‘furcedes’. Participants in the studio show (20 and 22 July) will be the Dance for a Change, the Debbie Lindup School of Ballet, Cape Junior Ballet and the Juanita Yazbek Dance Studio, and Beryl Cohen, Sea Point’s most famous and campest kugel, will make a guest appearance.
As a non-governmental organization (NGO) and public benefit organization (PBO) with limited resources, DLD heavily relies on the annual event to raise the necessary funds. Each ticket, priced at R350, covers the cost of one sterilisation at a reduced rate provided by compassionate veterinarians who support the event time and again.
What: Dancers Love Dogs
Where and when: Baxter Theatre from 20 to 22 July 2023
Tickets: Webtickets
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