Dancing for a Cause!

This morning, we were joined by some very special guests:  dancers and teachers from Cary Dance Productions (http://www.carydance.com/).

We knew that they were going to come into the Performing Arts Rank, but they surprised us with a $1000 check to We Build People, a community-wide effort to raise funds for and provide support to children, teens, and adults who would otherwise not be able to participate in YMCA programs.  They raised this money through a benefit dance performance, and we so appreciate their donation especially because it directly affects our campers.  Though many people are able to afford camp, there are a number who unfortunately cannot.  We Build People makes it possible for kids to get the same experience as their peers by providing scholarships for families so that they can afford camp.  For more information on We Build People, please visit http://www.ymcawebuildpeople.org/ or ask any counselor!

After this generous show of support, Cary Dance Productions stayed around for Performing Arts Rank where they taught a hip hop routine to Justin Bieber's song "Boyfriend" (a favorite at camp!).  The kids absolutely LOVED it!  They even got to see a performance by a few of the dancers.  Thanks, Cary Dance Productions, for a great Rank!