Dance: Disco

Song: September by Earth, Wind and Fire

Caroline

I’m Caroline and I work for AIB. They have been supporting this event with some of my colleagues involved for many years so I am thrilled to be able to be involved myself this year. his is my first involvement with Ozanam House but having heard all about it I was blown away by what they do for the local community and now I’m really looking forward to volunteering & finding out all the ways they help the local community. 

My dance career came to a halt aged 5 when my ballet teacher moved back to Greece! Time to rekindle that burgeoning dance career! So I hope to learn to dance, have fun & most importantly raise funds for a fantastic cause! My biggest fear, of course, is falling flat on my face in Liberty Hall! Am hoping though with June’s help that won’t happen!

David

When I heard about the Ozanam Come Dancing I initially wanted to be involved to raise funds for the charity and also because I genuinely enjoy dancing and always have. However, when I came to Ozanam House I was 110% committed to raising as much funding as possible for the centre and the people in the community. 

Unfortunately, Dublin 1 is an area that has been left behind over the years as the rest of the city has grown and developed. The funds raised by the charity allow for adults and children in the local community of north inner city Dublin of all ages, to participate in activities that are simply not available to them elsewhere. I hope to do them proud.

If you would like to support us, you can do so through this link.

Dance: Disco

Song: Disco Inferno by The Trammps

Bronwyn

I have volunteered for SVP for a few years and that is how I became aware of the great work that is carried out there. I took a career break this year and decided to volunteer in Ozanam House last summer. I think I enjoyed it as much as the kids!

Besides dancing in the kitchen, around the Christmas tree and at the disco, I have no dance experience and I never for a second thought I would be brave enough to take part in this. I’m hoping to raise lots of funds for Ozanam House and all those who benefit from summer camp, youth club, adult lessons and so many more! I hope to have lots of fun and learn something new about myself and maybe a bit of dancing too.

Joe

Hi, I’m Joe and I have worked in the George’s St Arcade for the last 26 years in security and fully expect to be buried there by my colleagues for this! My great friend Bronwyn asked me to partner her as a last resort on her list I’m sure. Bronwyn has volunteered at Ozanam House so when she asked me to help her out and told me about all the great work they do, that was it, I was in!

My extensive dance experience is huge as from an early age through the age-old company of certain beverages I seem to dance a lot when it’s on my side. I’m not condoning this practise mind you. My only fear would be my partner Bronwyn,  she can’t dance lol!

If you would like to support us, you can do so through this link.

Dance: Charleston

Song: Pencil Full of Lead by Paolo Nutini

Aoife

Harry and I met a number of years ago through our shared love for sub-aqua diving. Together we’ve dived in caves and quarries and have been through many highs and lows…but have never done anything quite like Ozanam Come Dancing! Harry says I tricked him into being my partner as I asked him in the pub after making sure he’d had more than “just the one” but I would have gone to any length to support Ozanam House.

I work in the National Office of St. Vincent de Paul as part of the fundraising team. We are located just across the road from Ozanam House, so I get to see service users coming and going with smiles on their faces every day, and am inspired by the dedication and love offered by the volunteers and staff.

Although the Liberty Hall stage is very different to the Dublin bar dance floors we’re used to, I hope you’ll cheer us on as we dance our way to the big night looking like it’s a 3 legged race!

Harry

Aoife and I met through DCU Sub Aqua 4 years ago. We became good friends and remain so (hopefully it’s still true after this). Aoife asked me to partake in Ozanam Come Dancing as she needed a partner “who worked for a big corporate” so she phrased it, knowing I work for KPMG.

It was the first time I had heard of Ozanam House but I was interested in helping out. My level of dancing would be limited to all of two moves (well actually it’s one but in opposite directions!). By partaking in Ozanam Come Dancing, I hope to be able to add to my existing two dance moves, make people aware of Ozanam House and use all of my ‘Big Corporate’ contacts to raise lots of funds for a great cause.

If you would like to support us, you can do so through this link.