Slough residents enjoyed a stomping night of barn dancing last Monday, at a special party night organised by Slough’s Two Left Feet.
The party took place to celebrate Thames Valley Housing’s (TVH) donation of £3,000 from its Community Chest Fund to Two left feet. A live band provided the music as dozens of local people tried out their new dance moves.
Julie Clark, Two Left Feet’s founder, said, “We are committed opening up dance to everyone, but especially those who really want to get dancing but don’t have the confidence. The classes are suitable for people of all backgrounds and all levels of physical ability, including people who have a disability.”
“ The classes aren’t expensive either, as they only cost £2 for each one, so they provide an affordable, fun night out, where the everyone socialises, learns new skills and gets moving.”
John Baldwin, Housing Director’ TVH, said, “Two left feet provide something that embraces everyone, builds confidence and gets people socialising in an environment of support, fun and equality. I can’t think of a better type of project for the Community Chest fund to support”
Two left feet run range of fortnightly dance classes, including belly dancing, Bollywood, Zulu, salsa for eager dancers of all levels of ability.
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For more information, please email rosalind_grozier@tvha.co.uk or phone Rosalind Grozier, Communications Officer on 0208 607 0886
Notes to Editors
1) Thames Valley Housing is based in Twickenham, South West London and houses a wide range of people who have many different needs. Founded in 1966, the association owns, manages and administers loans for over 14,000 properties in London, Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire and Sussex. Thames Valley Housing provides affordable rented homes, shared ownership, market rent, student and key worker accommodation, working with eight NHS Trusts.
2) Community Chest is part of TVH’s Community Investment Strategy which was launched in 2007. Community Chest provides funding to TVH residents, community projects and wider community based charitable programmes working within TVH’s areas.
3) Two Left Feet are a voluntary organization committed to introducing all members of the community to a range of dance styles in a new and fun way. They run classes in styles as diverse as belly dancing to Bhangra; from Bollywood to barn dancing. They are for people of all backgrounds and abilities, but especially for those who ‘dream’ of dancing but because they believe they have ‘two left feet’, may not have the confidence.