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In support of the home entertainment release of the heartwarming animated family adventure, Leap!, Lionsgate has partnered with the non-profit organization, FOOTLOOSE, to gather donations of new and gently used dance shoes to help aspiring dancers in need.
On November 16th, from 6p-8p PST, Lionsgate will be hosting an event in which they will be presenting FOOTLOOSE with the shoe donations. I wanted to help support this social good project, by encouraging donations from my readers. If you have new or gently used dance shoes you are willing to donate, you’ll find the address to send them to below. You can also follow along the donation event on social media via #LeapMovie and #LeapForFootloose
As a dancer, teacher and dance mom, I know the important role dance can play in a child’s life. I also know that there are many boundaries that must be overcome in order to achieve one’s dancing dreams. Dance requires a huge investment in time and energy as well a large monetary investment in classes, clothing, shoes and other costs associated with training and performing.
But not all young, aspiring dancers are fortunate enough to have someone who is able to fund their dreams, making non-profit organizations like FOOTLOOSE essentials for bringing dance into the lives of children all over America. All children, no matter their background or circumstances, deserves the chance to experience dance and should not be held back from achieving their dreams.
New and gently used dance shoe donations to FOOTLOOSE can be sent prior to November 16 to the address below:
Address For Donations:
Leap Donations
c/o Lionsgate
5055 Wilshire Blvd Suite 840
Los Angeles, CA 90036
About Leap!
Featuring all-star voice talent led by Elle Fanning (Maleficent), alongside Nat Wolff (The Fault in Our Stars) and Maddie Ziegler (The Book of Henry), with Mel Brooks (Spaceballs), featuring Carly Rae Jepsen (singer-songwriter of the hit song “Call Me Maybe”) and Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live”), Leap! is a colorful and imaginative story about an orphan girl who is determined to follow her dream of becoming a ballerina. Filled with irresistible original music, Leap! features the hit track “Cut to the Feeling.”
Eleven-year-old orphan Félicie (Fanning) has one dream — to go to Paris and become a dancer. Her best friend, Victor (Wolff), an imaginative, exuberant boy with a passion for creating, has a dream of his own — to become a famous inventor. In a leap of faith, Victor and Félicie leave their orphanage in pursuit of their passions. But there’s a catch: Félicie must pretend to be the child of a wealthy family in order to gain admittance to the prestigious and competitive Opera Ballet School in Paris. And with no professional dance training, she quickly learns that talent alone is not enough to overcome the ruthless, conniving attitudes of her fellow classmates, led by the devious Camille Le Haut (Ziegler). Determined to succeed, Félicie finds her mentor in the tough and mysterious school custodian, Odette (Jepsen), who, along with Victor’s encouraging friendship, help her reach for the stars.
Leap! will be available on Digital November 7 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand November 21.
Get Social with Leap!:
Facebook- facebook.com/LeapMovieOfficial/
Twitter- twitter.com/LeapTheMovie
Website- lionsgateathome.com/leap
About FOOTLOOSE
FOOTLOOSE is a non-profit charitable organization that collects new and gently used dance shoes to donate to less fortunate aspiring dancers. FOOTLOOSE donates shoes to a variety of organizations. For more information to donate or receive shoes, visit http://www.footloosemission.com/
FOOTLOOSE was founded by Becca Duberman, a dancer and philanthropist, in 2010. Becca’s passion for dance and her compassion for children led to the creation of FOOTLOOSE. Like its movie namesake, FOOTLOOSE, the story of overcoming restrictions to dance, connects donors to needy recipients.
Get Social with FOOTLOOSE:
Facebook- facebook.com/FootlooseMssn/
Twitter- twitter.com/FootlooseMssn
Instagram- instagram.com/footloosemssn/
Donate soon, so the shoes arrive in time for the event & and don’t forget to check out Leap! on Digital November 7 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand November 21.
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