Allendale School to Host 'Zumba for Haiti' Fundraiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Allendale Elementary School will host a "Zumba for Haiti" fundraiser on Friday, March, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allendale Elementary School. Tickets for the fundraiser are $15 minimum donation and can be purchased in person at Berkshire Nautilus on Mondays/Wednesdays at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. by Sharon Scace or calling 413-) 281-7708 or 413-841-9148 or email: ssfitness@nycap.rr.com or umasmarie@yahoo.com. Tickets will also be available at door .The event is being advertised as an all-out, knock-your-socks-off Zumba fitness party, to help raise money for supplies to Haiti. Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and international dances to create a one-of-a kind dancing fitness experience. There will be special performances of folkloric Afro-Haitian drumming and singing featuring Aimee Gelinas of Gaia Roots, Chris Hairston, Daniel Cohen, and dancers Kim Waterman and Marie Georgefils with special guests the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers featuring drum students from Aimee Gelinas' monday night drum class at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield. Visit www.tamarackhollow.com for class information.
As one of the poorest-country in the World, Haiti still needs help. Haitian Zumba instructor Marie G. still has family in Haiti. She is grateful at the opportunity in making a positive contribution to her country with the community's help.
Everyone is welcome. Attendees may bring colorful party/fitness attire, party accessories (example: body paint, hair accessories, hip scarves, etc.). There will be a team contest for the best outfits/props.
Proceeds will make it possible for donations of supplies to reach Haiti.