Charity Events- Dancing for a Cause

Michelle · 08-22-2006, 02:20 PM

One of the locals here in my hometown is organizing a charity event. It has inspired many people (including me!) to come forward and donate their time, their money, and their talent to make this a really great event. You see, she came back from her Ahlan Wa Sahlan vacation with a purpose: to help women fight breast cancer in Egypt. Getting a diagnosis and treatment is virtually unattainable for the average woman because health care is sooo expensive. Plus, being diagnosed with cancer comes with this awful label in Egyptian society.

I was wondering, have any of you either danced or organized a bellydance charity event? If so, was it a success?
Is there any cause in particular that you feel people in the bellydance community would be more inclined to participate in?

Aisha Azar · 08-22-2006, 03:46 PM

Dear Michelle,
Be sure to get any permits that you might need according to your local situation. My dance company does not do charity events here that we put on ourselves because of all the red tape, but we DO perform at charity events sponsored by others. Last year, it was Mentors for Kids, which is an organization that sets up mentoring situations for children who are too poor to afford tutors and other mentors, but need help.
This year, we have decided to "adopt a charity", and will make a specific charity "our" charity for as long as they want to work with us. We have a specific women/children charity in mind that assists battered families. We have a busy Fall season and will get in touch with them as soon as our season is over. (Is everyone else super busy in the Fall, or is it just a local or perhaps even specific to our company???)
Regards,
A'isha

Mihrimah Ghaziya · 08-22-2006, 05:23 PM

I dance on a lot of charity events : from homeless people to orphanages in the world : I find it important to donate my time for many causes.

Mihrimah Ghaziya

Salome · 08-22-2006, 05:52 PM

I've not organized my own charity event but I have donated my performance to several. Primarily to non-profit social service agencies that focus on emergency services - food, shelter, crisis intervention...

Gia al Qamar · 08-22-2006, 07:06 PM

Likewise, I have contributed my talent to already established fund raisers...I am proud to say that my hips raised over $3000 for Katrina Victims...I did a Tsunami costume auction that raised $1500 and the list goes on...you GO girl!!!
Gia

miss_shimmy · 08-22-2006, 07:31 PM

wow girls,God bless you for doing that,i hope one day i get the oppurtunity.

hugs and smiles

miss shimmy
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

zahra · 09-01-2006, 11:31 AM

Yes, danced at a Belly Dance a thon for Leukemia society years
ago. It was lots of fun and well attended! The audience (many women
including Arabic women got up and danced with us)

The dance floor was covered in dollar bills and we were delighted
for the charity.

I would dance in a charity event in a heartbeat.

Good luck!

08-22-2006, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Michelle Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 146	Charity Events- Dancing for a Cause One of the locals here in my hometown is organizing a charity event. It has inspired many people (including me!) to come forward and donate their time, their money, and their talent to make this a really great event. You see, she came back from her Ahlan Wa Sahlan vacation with a purpose: to help women fight breast cancer in Egypt. Getting a diagnosis and treatment is virtually unattainable for the average woman because health care is sooo expensive. Plus, being diagnosed with cancer comes with this awful label in Egyptian society. I was wondering, have any of you either danced or organized a bellydance charity event? If so, was it a success? Is there any cause in particular that you feel people in the bellydance community would be more inclined to participate in?

08-22-2006, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aisha Azar V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 4,495	Charity events Dear Michelle, Be sure to get any permits that you might need according to your local situation. My dance company does not do charity events here that we put on ourselves because of all the red tape, but we DO perform at charity events sponsored by others. Last year, it was Mentors for Kids, which is an organization that sets up mentoring situations for children who are too poor to afford tutors and other mentors, but need help. This year, we have decided to "adopt a charity", and will make a specific charity "our" charity for as long as they want to work with us. We have a specific women/children charity in mind that assists battered families. We have a busy Fall season and will get in touch with them as soon as our season is over. (Is everyone else super busy in the Fall, or is it just a local or perhaps even specific to our company???) Regards, A'isha

08-22-2006, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
miss_shimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: united kingdom Posts: 929	aw wow girls,God bless you for doing that,i hope one day i get the oppurtunity. hugs and smiles miss shimmy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ bodylicious

08-22-2006, 05:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mihrimah Ghaziya Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regensburg (Germany) Posts: 40	I dance on a lot of charity events : from homeless people to orphanages in the world : I find it important to donate my time for many causes. Mihrimah Ghaziya

08-22-2006, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Salome Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Corvallis, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,835	I've not organized my own charity event but I have donated my performance to several. Primarily to non-profit social service agencies that focus on emergency services - food, shelter, crisis intervention...

08-22-2006, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gia al Qamar Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ New Jersey Posts: 437	Likewise, I have contributed my talent to already established fund raisers...I am proud to say that my hips raised over $3000 for Katrina Victims...I did a Tsunami costume auction that raised $1500 and the list goes on...you GO girl!!! Gia

09-01-2006, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
zahra Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 170	Yes, danced at a Belly Dance a thon for Leukemia society years ago. It was lots of fun and well attended! The audience (many women including Arabic women got up and danced with us) The dance floor was covered in dollar bills and we were delighted for the charity. I would dance in a charity event in a heartbeat. Good luck!