Isabella Abrahams from Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA), one of the many academies participating in Dancers Love Dogs. PICTURE: Ingrid Owen
The dance community is uniting for Dancers Love Dogs on Wednesday September 11, at the Artscape theatre, at 7.30pm, with comedian Alan Committie as the master of ceremonies.
The showcase of talent is all in support of a vital cause: the mass sterilisation of homeless dogs and other animals in crisis including cats, pigs, rabbits, and donkeys.
This year's line-up includes over 300 dancers and 25 choreographers who have volunteered their time and talent.
Participating dance schools, academies and companies include Cape Town City Ballet, Zama Dance School, Waterfront Theatre School, the Eoan Group, LAMTA, Jazzart Dance Theatre, the Searle brothers, and many more.
Adding to the evening’s charm will be special appearances by search-and-rescue dog Jedi, the SA Guide Dogs Association and South Africa's smallest celebrity pooch, Mr Miyagee.
Dancers Love Dogs was founded in 2011 by Brigitte Reeve-Taylor, a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and entrepreneur. Her passion for animal welfare led her to create this event and her dedication to the cause has earned her widespread recognition, including being named Glamour magazine’s Woman of the Year in 2016. Brigitte is also an ambassador for the Animal Welfare Society in Philippi, furthering her commitment to the care of animals, a quest that saw Dancers Love Dogs being presented in Los Angeles in 2018.
Over the past 13 years, Dancers Love Dogs has raised over R7 million, resulting in the sterilisation of more than 25 000 animals.
As a PBO and NGO with limited resources, Dancers Love Dogs relies heavily on this annual event to generate the funds necessary to support numerous animal welfare organisations. Each ticket, priced at R390, covers the cost of one sterilisation at a reduced rate, thanks to the support of compassionate veterinarians.
Brigitte's collaboration with the National Sterilisation Project has expanded Dancers Love Dogs’s reach, enabling their work to extend to even the most remote areas of South Africa.
Book through Webtickets. There will be a lucky draw on the night as well with prizes to be won that include a kayak tour, safari stay, hotel staycation and theatre tickets. Visit www.dancerslovedogs.co.za for more information.