Dance for Kindness is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows you to dance your way into the hearts of people all over the world, by spreading kindness. One freezemob/flashmob dance happening all over the world on one day has an impact beyond explanation; it’s a heartwarming and unified feeling that is embraced by all who participate or witness. We can all have a larger impact on the world, our communities and ourselves by showing others the meaning of kindness, and Dance for Kindness embraces exactly that
Special Thanks
Spotlight Dance Company (see attached logo; they are a co-leader)
Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin
Once again, the experience as a DFK group leader exceeded my expectations! It’s such a joy to be part of this movement and to see the ripple effects it can have in our communities. If anyone out there is thinking they would like to be a Group Leader, but questioning themselves, I encourage them to go for it! You’ll be so glad you did!
Special Thanks
Mike Illg and the City of Homer Recreation Program
Videographers: Jake Kitzmiller & Anoop Nair
Photographers: Cathy Harder, Amy Russell, Seth Spencer & Christina Whiting
Katie Jo Gamble, Falcom Greear, Barbara Kaun, Karen Murdock,cDavid Northup, Catriona Reynolds, Maria SantaLucia
Super glad I chose to bring DFK to Singapore this year, when I was just hoping to join as a participant initially! Being a first time Group Leader, organizing DFK definitely had it’s challenges, but the experience was ultimately a gratifying and valuable one. My heart was full seeing everyone take time off to come together and be a part of something bigger. The crowd was filled with energy and positivity – let’s spread that all around!
Being a DFK Leader is a very rewarding experience. It allows me to practice my organizational skills and challenges me to learn and grow. We are very well supported in that there is a superbly detailed handbook, and not only does the LVI team help answer questions, you have the support of other Leaders around the world to help you along your journey. Whether you have 1, 15 or 150 dancers, the important thing is knowing that you are helping to spread kindness. It is a very special cause dear to my heart and that is why I did it again this year (my 6th DFK!). Looking forward to doing it again next year!” ~Diane Dupuis“Being a DFK Leader is a very rewarding experience. It allows me to practice my organizational skills and challenges me to learn and grow. We are very well supported in that there is a superbly detailed handbook, and not only does the LVI team help answer questions, you have the support of other Leaders around the world to help you along your journey. Whether you have 1, 15 or 150 dancers, the important thing is knowing that you are helping to spread kindness. It is a very special cause dear to my heart and that is why I did it again this year (my 6th DFK!). Looking forward to doing it again next year!
It is an amazing feeling to know that you are changing lives. Orly Wahba has inspired me to do just that through Life Vest Inside (LVI) and Dance for Kindness (DFK). I started my LVI/DFK journey in 2013 when I became a Kindness Ambassador. I was so nervous to dance in public for the first time. As a Primary school teacher I get to inspire the students and as a Kindness Ambassador I get to inspire the public. Here we are five years later still dancing for kindness (Yes, I’m still nervous but it’s worth it). After the students graduate some of them return each year, and they love it. Another amazing thing is that DFK does not end for us on that November day. We dance for Children’s Day November 20th, for Christmas at the malls, and then we dance for District Sports in February. I was overjoyed this year as our students spoke about what DFK means to them and how they would like other people to show kindness. The students made a public appeal to stop the violence and be more kind to each other. One student made a poster that says “kindness is contagious”. Imagine if everyone got infected, the world would definitely be a better place.
Special Thanks
Mrs Lyrill Arthur Stanislaus
Ms Anslelma Calderon
Mr Darnell John and Mr Bernard Fannis
Ms Carina Joseph
Mr Richard Ambrose
The Central Library of Castries and the Alliance Francaise de Ste Lucie
I was honored to bring Dance for Kindness, for the very first time, to beautiful Vancouver, WA USA! As a middle school PE teacher, I actually made DFK my curriculum for a month. I had over 200 of my students (20% of our population) choose to join me for this amazing experience. This was far more than a “dance” for my students and I, but a unifying experience that has drawn my students, school and community closer together. I also discovered that for me, being a first time DFK Leader was a springboard that would launch my life in a new and exciting trajectory that will impact the world. This opportunity made me realize that I am far more capable and resourceful than I ever gave myself credit for. I have to thank Orly and Life Vest Inside for giving me my cape so that I can truly be a Kindness Super Hero and make the world a better place…one kind act at a time. Dance for Kindness will be a fixture in my community for years to come
Special Thanks
Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Vancouver Police Department and Travis Boeh (McLoughlin Principal)
