This week on Virginia Union University’s campus was eventful as usual, but this week brought something that students have never seen before. New student organization Abstract Dance Team held a program on November 1st called Dance 4 A Cure to raise awareness on Breast Cancer. During the week, Abstract had tables set up in the Henderson Center (VUU’s student center) accepting donations and selling wristbands and awareness ribbons.
Representatives from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation were in attendance providing pamphlets and other supplemental information, and answering whatever questions the audience had. The program was extremely inspirational and consisted of not only dance, but other talents such as singing and poetry. Breast Cancer Survivors were in attendance sharing their testimonies and initial reactions to when they first discovered they had the disease, and providing support for the cause.
The President, Amanda Pope, had even asked me to share a poem. Although I had no prior experience with any relatives or family friends with Breast Cancer, I lost my grandmother to Lung Cancer back in January. I shared a poem on its impact to my life with an optimistic viewpoint.
The talent in the room that night was utterly amazing. My favorite part of the program was the end number when the member of Abstract Dance Team performed a number to Beyonce’s hit single Run the World (Girls). It conveyed a powerful message because of it’s underlying theme about the strength of women: “Strong enough to bear the children and get back to business.” You have to” fight like a girl” to beat Breast Cancer, and Abstract Dance Team did just that.
You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart. -Anon
To make contributions to Breast Cancer Awareness – whether through donations or volunteer work, you can visit www.komen.org for more information.
Pictures couresty of Victor Harper
