Dance for Women’s Health: 24-Hour Danceathon Challenge
From noon on 15th to noon on 16th May our founder, Laura Murphy danced for 24 hours to support women in Eastbourne’s mental and physical health. As Laura celebrated her 70th year – and the next chapter of WayfinderWoman – she dedicated 24 hours to the women who matter most. Every step, every song, every hour danced represented a woman who needs support.
Others danced with her. Donated. Shared the message.
The wonderful Brian Drinkwater and his students have now put together a compilation video – 24 hrs of dancing condensed to 5 minutes! You can see it here. What a wonderful achievement by Laura and her small support team. Donations are still welcome as she gets closer to her target.
Why your support matters:
Right now in Eastbourne, thousands of women are facing overwhelming challenges alone. They’re dealing with anxiety, isolation, the cost-of-living crisis, caring responsibilities, health issues and past trauma. Many are choosing between food and essentials. Many fall through the gaps in support services.
WayfinderWoman is here for them.
Friday 15 May 2026
Dip into the individual hours and see each dance as Laura’s energy levels rise and fall along with the celebrations as she reaches her last hour!
Time |
Style |
Tutor |
|
| 12:00-13:00 | Abba themed Zumba | Kiera | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Dancing through the Decades | Rachel Jackson | |
| 14:00-15:00 | Contemporary Dance Technique | Yanaelle Ritter | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Line Dancing | Ros Burtenshaw | |
| 16:00-17:00 | Ballroom: Waltz and Chacha | Sarah Black | |
| 17:00-18:00 | Salsa | Sarah Black | |
| 18:00-19:00 | Swoove | Cat Beveridge | |
| 19:00-20:00 | Morris Dancing | Andrew Rannie | |
| 20:00-21:00 | Tango | Mirella and Cliff | |
| 21:00-22:00 | Modern Jive | Cliff | |
| 22:00-23:00 | 70s Disco Hour | ||
| 23:00-24:00 | Disco Hour part 2 |
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Time |
Style |
Tutor |
|
| 00:00-01:00 | Mini dance workshop: showgirl | BodiBlossom | |
| 01:00-02:00 | Mini dance workshop: country | BodiBlossom | |
| 02:00-03:00 | The Motown Hour | Freestyle | |
| 03:00-04:00 | Eurovision! | ||
| 04:00-05:00 | Swoove Calm | Charlotte Earl | |
| 05:00-06:00 | Sounds of the 60s | ||
| 06:00-07:00 | Zumba | Kiera | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Ballet | Christine Holford | |
| 08:00-09:00 | Swoove Calm | Charlotte Earl | |
| 09:00-10:00 | Traditional Indian Dance | ||
| 10:00-11:00 | Line Dancing | Ben Murphy (video) | |
| 11:00-12:00 | Inspirational Females | Various |
Thank you to our supporters, MissionFiit, Ace Corporate Fitness, The Rum Infusionist, Little Lemon Marketing and Brian Drinkwater. Also thanks to our headline sponsor GMP Accountants, and other sponsors, Pro-Eco, Lightning Fibre and Callenders Restaurant.
THERE’S STILL TIME TO MAKE YOUR DONATION AND SUPPORT THE DANCEATHON – LET’S HIT THE TARGET!