"When she was three years old, Laura made her stage debut at Bradford Alhambra - one of Dorothy Stevens little girls who took part, as ever, with older students and some of those who had gone on to graduate from world class ballet schools, in the extravaganza put on by Dorothy every year. I have a lovely album of treasured photos of Laura's dancing days, when she and I had such fun during theatre productions and when I helped her at home to practice what I'd seen taught in class. She always kept that grace that dancers often have and always looked back with pleasure on her dancing days, as have her older brothers and I."
Jacquie Roeder - Laura's mother, Chair of Trustees and Voluntary Trust Manger

Laura loved to dance. She inspired this appeal and in turn inspired dance schools across the country to 'dance against cancer'. Since October 2003 'Dance Against Cancer' has raised over £25,000 towards our target of £50,000.

We are also very pleased that the Northern Ballet Theatre is supporting our appeal by promoting it to their audiences and offering prizes to top fundraisers.

Please - dance against cancer and help us reach our target!

Contact us for help with your fundraising and see below for ideas!

February 2005 - The Deborah Bond Dance Academy held a 'Bring a Buddy Week' at all five branches of the school. Pupils paid to bring their 'buddies' to class, one pupil brought along most of a local rugby team! Raised £1394.95

December 2004 - The Glenda Egan School of Dancing put on a Christmas show, held a raffle, an auction and got a local celebrity DJ to accept the cheque on the Trust's behalf. They raised £1412

October 2004 - Dance@Stirling SU raised £514.40 through a 12 hour dance marathon

June 2004 - The Oakley School of Dancing donated £30.50 from the proceeds of the sale of refreshments at a show

June 2004 - The Housley School of Dance raised £489 from a one hour tap marathon

May 2004 - Elaine Storey organised The New Maytime Dance Festival and raised £1272.51