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<\/a><\/p>\nThe dancers were part of a world wide charity dance event known as Shimmy Mob.<\/p>\n
The dancers performed at the Morgan County Master Gardener\u2019s Plant Fair in Berkeley Springs State Park, the Morgan County Courthouse and in front of Ambrae House.<\/p>\n
Organized by Angela Petry, founder and instructor of Bellysima Bellydance, the Berkeley Springs Shimmy Mob Team raised more than $3,100 for Stepping Stones to a Brighter Future.<\/p>\n
Local businesses and individuals sponsored the dancers and cash donations were collected after each performance.<\/p>\n
Over the last three years, the belly dancers have raised more than $8,300 for the charity.<\/p>\n
\u201cShimmy Mob continues to grow in popularity,\u201d Petry said. \u201cWe want to send out a big thanks to all of our sponsors, donors and to the community for their enthusiastic support of this annual event.\u201d<\/p>\n
The business sponsors this year were: \u00a0Ambrae House, Bridge Club of Berkeley Springs, Buddy Lou\u2019s Restaurant, Community Garden Market, Dobyns and Martin Grocers, Georgie\u2019s\/Mountainside Restaurant, The Gypsy\u2019s Shop, Lone Wolf Tobacco Shop, Mountain Laurel, Rita Renee\u2019s Spa, River Bend Family Medicine, River Run Studio, State Farm\/Luke Christie, Tari\u2019s Restaurant, and Eugene Weaver\u2019s Painting and Staining.<\/p>\n
Rehearsal space was donated by the MAC Ice House, Rankin Fitness Center and InMotion Dance Studio. Free promotional spots were run on radio station WDHC 92.9 FM in Berkeley Springs.<\/p>\n
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A group of 18 local women belly danced their way around Berkeley Springs on Saturday May 9 to raise money Stepping Stones to a Brighter Future, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to survivors of domestic violence in Morgan County. … Continue reading