Strand Extreme are one of Belfast’s premier dancing troops!
The local hip-hoppers have been to so many championships and won so many titles ive lost count.
One thing that is for sure is that these kids can move.
Particular praise must go to the parents of the kids who have tramped the streets of the Strand in all kinds of weather, as have the dancers themselves, to collect money for Strand Extreme Hoodies, transport and all-round general assistance.
I think it’s fair to say that the people in our area have been very forthcoming in their willingness to help out and fair play to them.
I first encountered Strand Extreme when they ventured one night into St Matthews Club shaking their buckets and putting the onus on those of us who are all so often prepared to criticise the younger members of our community, to put our money where our mouth is and dig deep to help support them!
And they did a brilliant showcase of their dancing that night.
That’s why, with the help of Simon Little from Phoenix Gas’ ‘Energy for Children’ charity I was delighted to have been able to help secure £1700 for new equipment and gear for Strand Extreme and the Doyle Youth Club.
I certainly look forward to continuing to work with Energy for Children to see what continued support they can offer to our young people and those many people who give up their time to provide what is one of Belfast’s, if not Ireland’s, best youth facilities.
Big well done to Coocher and Leanna and everyone involved with Strand Extreme and the Doyle for all the hard work they put in.
Go neirí libh go léir!
The local hip-hoppers have been to so many championships and won so many titles ive lost count.
One thing that is for sure is that these kids can move.
Particular praise must go to the parents of the kids who have tramped the streets of the Strand in all kinds of weather, as have the dancers themselves, to collect money for Strand Extreme Hoodies, transport and all-round general assistance.
I think it’s fair to say that the people in our area have been very forthcoming in their willingness to help out and fair play to them.
I first encountered Strand Extreme when they ventured one night into St Matthews Club shaking their buckets and putting the onus on those of us who are all so often prepared to criticise the younger members of our community, to put our money where our mouth is and dig deep to help support them!
And they did a brilliant showcase of their dancing that night.
That’s why, with the help of Simon Little from Phoenix Gas’ ‘Energy for Children’ charity I was delighted to have been able to help secure £1700 for new equipment and gear for Strand Extreme and the Doyle Youth Club.
I certainly look forward to continuing to work with Energy for Children to see what continued support they can offer to our young people and those many people who give up their time to provide what is one of Belfast’s, if not Ireland’s, best youth facilities.
Big well done to Coocher and Leanna and everyone involved with Strand Extreme and the Doyle for all the hard work they put in.
Go neirí libh go léir!
NB: Our photo shows me with the Strand Extreme boys & girls as well as their teacher Leanna, senior youth worker at the Doyle, Paul 'Coocher' McCrory and Simon Little from Phoenix Gas on the left
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