Tassie Dancers Against Cancer

Cancer Council Tasmania brought dancers from studios across southern Tasmania together for the Tassie Dancers Against Cancer (TDAC) showcase fundraiser. 

TDAC founder Sharon Shirley said that the organisation was born from personal loss and a desire to turn grief into hope.  

“After losing my mother, I created TDAC to raise funds for Cancer Council Tasmania while celebrating the power of dance and community,” she said. 

“The TDAC has grown to include the annual ‘A Chance to Dance’ day and the Gala Showcase which brings together dancers of all ages and styles in a supportive and non-competitive environment. 

“Those who dance are often doing it in support or memory of someone impacted by cancer and all funds raised are invested back to our local cancer prevention and supportive care programs and services. 

Since the inception of TDAC, the organisation has raised more than $220,000 for Cancer Council Tasmania.