March 2004

Debs with a difference

Wheelchair dancers and their partners have been formally presented to Mayor of Whitehorse Jessie McCallum and local MP Tony Robinson.

Thanks to funding from the City of Whitehorse the couples regularly grace the dance floor at The Avenue Neighbourhood House in Blackburn and practised enthusiastically for the debut-style event.

The ‘debutantes’ were from Blackburn Aged Care Facility and Rosden Nursing Home in East Burwood.

They danced the Pride of Erin, a ribbon dance and a barn dance.

The dances were choreographed by Nancy and Esme from Waltzing Wheels.

After the formal presentation and refreshments everyone—ages ranged from three to plus-90—took to the floor for dances that included the hokey pokey and even a conga line.