During Sunday night’s Strictly Come Dancing results show, the presenters of It Takes Two, Janette Manrara and Fleur East, were joined by several professional dancers, including Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Neil Jones, Nancy Xu, Nadiya Bychkova, Jowita Przystal, and Michelle Tsiakkas. Together, they filmed a special segment showcasing the work of a Norwich charity funded by BBC Children in Need.
The film focused on The Garage, a charity that provides various programs for young people in Norfolk. Led by participation program manager Hannah Bullent, the class at The Garage had just finished their warm-up when Janette and Fleur arrived with their surprise guests. The professional dancers treated everyone to a choreographed routine to the song Proud Mary. Afterward, they invited the participants to showcase their own moves and joined in for a big group dancing session.
Janette Manrara expressed her delight at seeing the impact of BBC Children in Need’s donations on such worthy causes. She found it humbling to witness the joy it brought to the children at The Garage. Fleur East shared a similar sentiment, stating that it was a joy to meet the children and staff at The Garage and see the happiness it brought to all the children.
Natalie Songer, The Garage’s inclusion and engagement manager, highlighted the support they have received from BBC Children in Need since 2016. This support has enabled the organization to run programs such as Foundations and Big Breaks for young people facing challenges, community outreach work, and work in schools. The film served as a testament to the positive impact of BBC Children in Need’s funding and showcased the importance of organizations like The Garage in providing opportunities for young people.
In summary, during a special film aired during the Strictly Come Dancing results show, the presenters of It Takes Two were joined by professional dancers to showcase the work of The Garage, a Norwich charity funded by BBC Children in Need. The participants at The Garage were treated to a surprise visit from the stars of Strictly, who danced and joined in a group session with them. It was clear from the reactions of both the participants and the presenters that the funding from BBC Children in Need had made a significant impact on the lives of these young people. The film served as a reminder of the importance of supporting organizations like The Garage in providing opportunities and joy to children facing challenges.
