From day one of their life-changing venture opening DanceSport Carolina, Thomas and Elizabeth Malvasia were sure of one thing, they wanted their business to be more than simply a place to learn the waltz, foxtrot, rumba, or chacha, they wanted it to be a pillar of the community. From its earliest days, DanceSport Carolina has supported numerous charities and organizations. One DSC student says, "It doesn't matter what the cause, Thomas and Elizabeth ALWAYS donate and so generously. From small, church based drives to bigger and more high-profile events and charities, they are quick to volunteer their time, talent, and resources".
With the growth and success of DanceSport Carolina, including its expanding with a second studio location in the Lake Wylie/ Ft Mill area and ownership of TWO NDCA-sanctioned ballroom dancesport championships, Thomas and Elizabeth realized they were in a position to really make a difference.
"I have always felt that success should be less about what it can do for your own pride and self-image, and more about what it allows you to do for your fellow man and community" says Elizabeth Malvasia. Thomas adds, "Someday, I will pass DanceSport Carolina down to my children, and when I do, I want to pass with it a legacy of community involvement and compassion".
The building of a new Ronald McDonald House in Charlotte seemed the perfect opportunity to get involved at the root of a charity. Thomas and Elizabeth, along with their DanceSport Carolina staff wasted no time in coming up with ways to get involved. The first of which will coincide with their spring event "The Southern Paradise Ball". Attendants of the event are asked to bring adult and children's fiction books with them to donate to the house, with the goal of FILLING the house's two libraries. "I don't want to generate some books. I want to personally fill both libraries" says Elizabeth Malvasia. "DSC students are the greatest! They are driven, passionate, and caring. I know when presented with an opportunity to give back, they are going to do so with a vengance!"
For more information on how you or others can assist in DanceSport Carolina's efforts, call their main office at 704 299 4003 and ask for Thomas or Elizabeth Malvasia. For information on the Southern Paradise Ball, where a drop-off will be running all day April 17th, visit http://www.southernparadiseball.com/.
Stay tuned for more updates on how DSC is not only getting involved in, but changing their community!
This is a great Charity to donate books and your time to.
ReplyDeleteAs a teacher, I am incredibly proud to hear all of the feedback from our students, the very heart of the Dancesport Carolina family. Very excited to see just what we can do!
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