A nonprofit group that teaches and promotes wheelchair dancing is hoping to set a world record for the most wheelchair dancers and their partners dancing a bachata, a popular Latin dance that originated in the Dominican Republic, at their upcoming fundraising gala event.
The Wheelchair Dancers Organization is hosting the free event, titled “A Perfect Circle, an abilities showcase” will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Balboa Park Club at 2150 Pan American Road W. at Balboa Park.
The organization provides wheelchair dancing classes throughout the region for children and adults and promotes the growth of the practice in the region. Wheelchair dancing provides an opportunity for wheelchair users to socialize and engage in a recreational activity. Dancing assists in the development of physical dexterity and communication skills and allows for either a wheelchair dancer and an able-bodied dancer, or two wheelchair dancers.
The event will feature an afternoon filled with dancing, snacks, socializing, awareness and the opportunity to see the aforementioned attempt at a world record. Attendees will then be able to take part in the fun with a flash mob dance, that will feature wheelchairs and walkers.
Raffle and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Beverly Weurding at 858-573-1571 or Joe Torres at 619-760-7584 or email [email protected].
The Wheelchair Dancers Organization is hosting the free event, titled “A Perfect Circle, an abilities showcase” will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Balboa Park Club at 2150 Pan American Road W. at Balboa Park.
The organization provides wheelchair dancing classes throughout the region for children and adults and promotes the growth of the practice in the region. Wheelchair dancing provides an opportunity for wheelchair users to socialize and engage in a recreational activity. Dancing assists in the development of physical dexterity and communication skills and allows for either a wheelchair dancer and an able-bodied dancer, or two wheelchair dancers.
The event will feature an afternoon filled with dancing, snacks, socializing, awareness and the opportunity to see the aforementioned attempt at a world record. Attendees will then be able to take part in the fun with a flash mob dance, that will feature wheelchairs and walkers.
Raffle and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Beverly Weurding at 858-573-1571 or Joe Torres at 619-760-7584 or email [email protected].