Dance It Off Block Party by LASALLE College of the Arts Diploma in Dance

Main Aims

  • Motto: ‘Let Loose, Feel the Groove”
  • Spread awareness about mental illness in teens and young adults.
  • Address the benefits of having a kind and accepting society.
  • Reduce stigma on people suffering from mental illness.

Target Audience

Members of the public aged 12-25

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Project Methodology

  • Organized in collaboration with SAMH Creative SAY!
  • Multiple progressive interactive sessions with participants, leading up to the Block Party.
  • Through dance, the campaign gets participants to communicate, encourage and inspire one another, through the help of professionals in the field.
  • Apart from being a means for self-expression, dance is also a good outlet for stress relief and helps to build confidence in individuals.

Outcomes of Project

Managed to involve more than 1,000 people from the general public, 500 students from LASALLE and other schools.