Dancers Love Dogs

Dancers Love Dogs came from a concept that I used to raise money, for the Reach for a Dream foundation several years ago. This is what I know and this is what I am most comfortable with – putting on a production. Having had 35 years of teaching experience, I used my connections in the dance and theatre world to do a collaboration of dance for animals.

One must remember that the dancers are also gaining from this experience. Due to high costs of theatres, the general small company or Studios are not able to afford booking a professional theatre, like Artscape Opera House – so the platform is amazing for the performers as well.

The concept works so well as everyone is aware from the start that everything to do with show and foundation is based on “donations”. From the performers, printing, prizes and time - we don’t pay for anything and we don’t receive payment. So everything that is raised will go directly to the animals for sterilisations and we pay the vets directly. People come on board with huge hearts and generosity and they really do understand the cause and support us. I think knowing the money goes directly to the vets is a huge part of this, as often one wonders exactly how much of charity funding goes to the need.

I have a fantastic team in Cape Town, and I could not do the shows without them. Debbie Hadley is my right hand, Stage Manager, graphic Designer, Teacher liaison, and allows me to get on with sponsors and promoting. Robin Dawson takes over all the books and the maths that I loathe and Nicole Pahl jumps on board, from Germany, to assist keeping our website active.

In October 2019 we completed the 8th annual Cape Town Show bringing our fundraising to over R3 000 000.00. To date we have sterilised over 14 000 animals and I know this figure needs to be reviewed as these change daily.

We would love support with our Woolworths My Planet and for people to connect with us on Face Book and our website.

We have all been designed for something greater than ourselves and our contribution to the world needs to have meaning.

BRIGITTE REEVE TAYLOR

Founder Dancers Love Dogs

Director BRDC

NPO number 117-329

[email protected]

www.dancerslovedogs.weebly.com