Dance to help the elderly

1:44pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

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HELP the Aged is calling on all dance lovers to host their own dance event and help raise vital funds for disadvantaged older people in the UK and overseas.

Taking place between 27th September and 4th October, "Let's Dance 2008" is the Charity's latest national fundraising event which will see people across the UK with a passion for dance organising their own event.

Whether it's a fiery foxtrot or an elegant waltz, this is a great opportunity for dancers of all ages and abilities to come together for a worthwhile cause.

Dancer and entertainer Lionel Blair has also teamed up with Help the Aged to select a series of ballroom dance moves exclusively for Let's Dance participants. Alternatively dance groups will be able to donate the proceeds of an existing dance event they are performing to the Charity.

Lionel Blair said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be supporting Help the Aged Let's Dance.

"There's nothing that lifts the spirits more than music and dancing and I think the event is such a lovely idea to bring people of all ages together. Please put your best foot forward and dance for Help the Aged - you really will be helping to make a difference to disadvantaged older people".

Let's Dance, sponsored by Masternaut, is sure to get the nation's feet tapping - and with the UK Older People's Day taking place on 1st October, this is the perfect excuse to bring old and young people together and to celebrate later life.

A free information pack is available which contains everything people need to know to host their own event, including suggested music and Lionel Blair's favourite dance moves. To register, visit www.helptheaged.org.uk/events or contact the Help the Aged Events team on 020 7239 1922 or via email at: events@helptheaged.org.uk