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

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Abba themed Zumba Kiera
13:00-14:00

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Dancing through the Decades Rachel Jackson
14:00-15:00

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Contemporary Dance Technique Yanaelle Ritter
15:00-16:00

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Line Dancing Ros Burtenshaw
16:00-17:00

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Ballroom: Waltz and Chacha Sarah Black
17:00-18:00

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Salsa Sarah Black
18:00-19:00

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Swoove Cat Beveridge
19:00-20:00

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Morris Dancing Andrew Rannie
20:00-21:00

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Tango Mirella and Cliff
21:00-22:00

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Modern Jive Cliff
22:00-23:00

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70s Disco Hour
23:00-24:00

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Disco Hour part 2

Saturday, 16 May 2026

 

Time

Style

Tutor

00:00-01:00

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Mini dance workshop: showgirl BodiBlossom
01:00-02:00

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Mini dance workshop: country BodiBlossom
02:00-03:00

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The Motown Hour Freestyle
03:00-04:00

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Eurovision!
04:00-05:00

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Swoove Calm Charlotte Earl
05:00-06:00

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Sounds of the 60s
06:00-07:00

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Zumba Kiera
07:00-08:00

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Ballet Christine Holford
08:00-09:00

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Swoove Calm Charlotte Earl
09:00-10:00

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Traditional Indian Dance
10:00-11:00

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Line Dancing Ben Murphy (video)
11:00-12:00

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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!