We're still collecting donations
On the 6th April 2023 we'd raised £1,675 with 72 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Get Up and Dance Equipment Fund
by Angie Porter in Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom
Total raised £1,695
raised so far73
supportersMy project aims to help women improve their mental and physical health through dance and tea.
by Angie Porter in Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom
New stretch target
With the extra money I shall get some lights, extra headsets, a speaker and create some merchandise to sell to put back into promoting the project.
My vision for Silent Morning Disco - Get up and Dance is to create a community of healthy and happy women who enjoy the experience of dancing to disco music.
This is project is to fund the equipment costs to launch the world's first weekly outdoor silent morning disco.
Participants will be given headphones and I will be leading with easy organic dance moves in the morning at an inspiring venue surrounded by beautiful plants with hot drinks available afterwards.
I am a 54 year old artist, comedian and event creator who was looking for an enjoyable exercise class to join. I loved dancing but didn't like prescriptive dance classes and didn't fancy the gym environment.
Before lockdown I led a "morning disco" class for a year with school mums and really enjoyed it but it was in a village hall and not my ideal venue. Now I have found a great venue which has an open outdoor feel and a cafe so people enjoy a cuppa together afterwards.
Get Up and Dance is being put on to bring movement, joy and spread positivity through the sounds of music. There will be a variety of music but with broad appeal from Motown, Disco, Pop and Rock.
The proven power of dance and music to bring people together and warm up even the coldest of mornings whilst fostering community and mental and physical well-being for women is the goal of this project.
Women struggling with the changes of menopause or peri-menopause, parenthood or overwhelm will join a network of other women in a healthy outdoor environment. The fact that there is a workout involved is a major health benefit.
This is my way of fostering community and spreading joy here in Bridport by inspiring women to embrace a body positive mindset.I look forward to launching the Silent Morning Disco in 2023 and helping to improve the quality of life and energy levels of women of Bridport and surrounding villages.
I want the classes to be available to all women so I will be operating a "pay what you can" scheme for those on a low income.
Participants will also enjoy the health benefits of dancing.
· Improved Flexibility
· Reduces stiffness
· Minimized Stress
· Better brain health
· Reduced Depression
· Weight Loss
· Increased Energy
· Improved Cardiovascular Health
· Better Coordination Strength & Balance
· Improved Social & Emotional Health
· Rewire brain
· Increased confidence
So let's GET UP AND DANCE!!!
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£10 or more
Silent Morning Disco Ticket
Valid to redeem for any Silent Morning Disco class except for the first one on April 14th.
£5 or more
Tik Tok Dancer
For a £5 donation you can send me a video of you dancing to feature in the social media promotions of the project.
£5 or more
Free tea or coffee with a meal at Grow Slow
If you haven't sample the delicious home grown vegan and veggie food from the Pack Horse Cafe at Grow Slow you are in for a treat. I can't go past one of their decadent toastie's with delicious soup in front of the fire in Winter. Just bring your donation receipt to claim your reward.
£10 or more
Free Angie Porter Art Card
For a tenner you can choose a card from the recent “Abbotsbury Subtropical Garden Range”
£20 or more
VIP Launch Party Ticket
Attend the inaugural Silent Morning Disco class. Afterwards there will be drinks and snacks to enjoy.
£30 or more
Disco Queen Headband Crown
Your reward for a £30+ donation you will receive a a fabulous, limited edition 'Disco Queen' crown headband hand crafted by artist Angie Porter.
£50 or more
Disco Queen Badge
Your reward for a £50+ donation you will receive a a fabulous, limited edition 'Disco Queen' medal had crafted by artist Angie Porter.
£50 or more
One-on-One painting tutorial
Spend a morning in my studio painting. Includes instruction to help you achieve your creative goals.
£100 or more
£200 Painting Credit - Studio Angie Porter
For every pledge of £100 I will give the person £200 to spend at my studio towards a painting or commission. See website for paintings available.
£120 or more
Special Event Poem
I will write a poem for an upcoming special event for you. A wedding anniversary, birthday or love poem written especially for you.
£200 or more
Business Appreciation Certificate
Businesses pledging £200 or more will receive a Get up and Dance Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution to the equipment fund.
£300 or more
Angie Porter Pet Portrait
A painting of your pet on a 40 x 50cm canvas for you to treasure forever.
£300 or more
Private Silent Disco Party
At a time agreed this year I will host a Silent Disco Party for you and 20 friends in a Dorset location of your choosing.
£10 or more
Spring Equinox Silent Disco ticket 18th Mar
Come along and celebrate the Spring Equinox in the quirky gardens of Grow Slow. Dress code FLOWER POWER with bar & food til 1am.
Tickets normally £15
Your name will be on the door.