Local dancing stars shine

Cancer Council NSW are very excited about presenting the upcoming Stars of Northern Rivers – Dance for Cancer, a celebrated community dance gala event where you will see Northern Rivers locals dance in front of a massive audience.

Stars of Northern Rivers will feature eight local legends joined with professional dance instructors. They have had only eight weeks to learn a dance routine while also fundraising to help people in the community affected by cancer.

All our ‘stars’ will perform in front of an impressive judging panel, including Australian singer and entertainer, Normie Rowe, and compete for one of three awards up for grabs: Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, and Highest Fundraiser.

Anne Briggs, Community Relations Coordinator at Cancer Council NSW’s Northern Rivers office said she hopes that the local community will get behind the event. ‘Stars of Northern Rivers is a truly unique experience for the Northern Rivers community. The Cancer Council NSW has run the event across the state now for about 10 years, however, we haven’t run it for a while in the Northern Rivers, but we are back on deck this year!

‘The whole premise is that it’s a fundraising event for cancer that’s a lot of fun! We all come together for a couple of rehearsals.

‘There’s a great line-up of stars on board this year, matched with talented local dance teachers who have generously offered their time and expertise for this huge night.’

Funds raised by Stars of Northern Rivers will contribute to local Cancer Council initiatives such as the local Northern Rivers Transport to Treatment and Cancer Councils 13 11 20 information and support line, as well as provide practical and emotional support services and education programs on cancer prevention.

Byron Theatre Saturday October 14 from 5pm.

Tickets: byroncentre.com.au.