The song "Love that Child" started as a song, and now it's become a movement, as some of the best local and visiting talent take to the stage this weekend at the Rainforest Theatre to perform in the 4th Annual Love that Child Musical Production to benefit three children's homes.
This year Power Surge is the newest addition to an exciting line-up of dancers that will perform at the musical benefit set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Wyndham Nassau Resorts.
The Philadelphia dance company was launched in 2006 under the direction of Joanne McBride and has performed on multiple occasions at Walt Disney World and in competitions throughout the United States.
"We are very excited to bring our teen division to The Bahamas to showcase our talents for 'Love that Child'", said McBride.
On Sunday, Power Surge and other United States and local performers will electrify the audience in an effort to raise funds for The Ranfurly Home for Children, The Children's Emergency Hostel and The Elizabeth Estates Children's Home.
The "Love that Child" Musical Extravaganza is sponsored by BOB(Bank of the Bahamas Limited) and will feature more than 100 dancers from seven local dance schools, The Philadelphia 76ers pre-pro dance team, Funky D, The Meridian School Choir, and the Philly hip hop duo Beat Addicts.
The musical show that has mushroomed into a highly anticipated annual event grew out of a chance meeting between someone connected with BOB and Damien Davis, a young man who grew up at Ranfurly. Davis who is now a manager at Atlantis, had returned to the home, as he often does, to teach music and mentioned that he had written a song to raise funds for Ranfurly, but did not know how to get it produced, played or distributed. At about the same time, a group from the New Jersey-Philadelphia area was bringing young stars of the teen movie "Standing Ovation" to The Bahamas. The young movie stars were eager to
perform with local youngsters. Putting the two together with the song written by Davis seemed a natural.
Upon hearing the song "Love that Child" and the idea for a benefit of children helping children, BOB committed to the project. Bank representatives said the beautiful song and the cause it represented touched their hearts. Since then, "Love that Child" has developed into a strong partnership, several sold out performances in Nassau and Philadelphia, and raised thousands of dollars to assist local children's homes.
Tickets for "Love that Child" are $15 adults and $5 Children. They are available at all five BOB branches, The Ranfurly Home for Children, The Meridian School, Diane Phillips and Associates and Phillips Sailmakers. VIP tables are also available.
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