{"id":10200,"date":"2017-09-05T08:30:51","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T06:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=10200"},"modified":"2017-09-05T08:30:51","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T06:30:51","slug":"performing-arts-groups-set-for-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/performing-arts-groups-set-for-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Performing arts groups set for FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joburg\u2019s leading performing arts groups will be the source of much excitement on route at the 2nd <\/sup>annual FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN on Sunday, 24 September 2017.<\/p>\n

Dance groups to look out for will include:\u00a0 Moving into Dance Mophatong (MID)<\/strong>, The Field Band Foundation<\/strong>, the Parktown Boys\u2019 High School Band<\/strong> and the Sophiatown Majorettes Club<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A premier African dance company and training academy, MID <\/strong>has both a national and international footprint.<\/p>\n

According to Mark Hawkins, MID Artistic Director, the group loves the spirit of the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 \u201cWe are excited to be able to inspire the runners to reach their final goal and dreams.\u00a0 We\u2019re looking forward to showing our skill, not only to runners but also to the bystanders and supporters.\u00a0 The audience can look forward to high energy and exuberance.\u00a0 Our goal is to encourage entrants to achieve what they set out to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Field Band Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0is a non-profit company that was established in 1997 to bring the global performance band concept to disadvantaged areas of South Africa, with the goal to develop a uniquely indigenous variant of this performance type.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to be part of an event of this magnitude,\u201d says Paul Pereira, Public Affairs Consultant to the Field Band Foundation.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u201cWe look forward to treating runners to a great vibe and cheerful music.\u00a0 Runners can look forward to hearing echoing\u00a0sounds of brass, percussion, marimbas and steel drums.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sophiatown Majorettes Club <\/strong>was established in Westbury 2015 with the aim to restore the sport of majorettes in township communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are super excited to be part of this year\u2019s FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN,\u201d says Leanne King-Alexander, Head Coach at the Sophiatown Majorettes Club.\u00a0 \u201cThrough our participation we are hoping to broaden the mind-set of our majorettes as they will be able to experience and interact with a greater community.\u00a0 By showcasing our skills and our beloved sport we would love to encourage and inspire other young ladies to reach for their dreams.\u00a0 Runners can look forward to synchronized choreography, energy and passion; with a burst of colour.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Parktown Boys’ High School<\/strong> has a reputation for excellence in music as an extra-curricular activity.<\/p>\n

According to Godfrey Bell, Master in Charge at the Parktown Boys\u2019 High School Band, the group comprises of boys between the ages of 14 to 17.\u00a0 \u201cThe current band is renowned throughout South Africa.\u00a0 The drum corps having won M Net’s 30 seconds to fame (twice), the St. Stithians Recess revolution competition as well as the National Band Competition in the Drum Corps section.\u00a0\u00a0 We enjoy what we do and trust that the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN runners will be pleasantly surprised.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Iconic landmarks to look out for on the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN route will include:\u00a0 the Nelson Mandela Bridge, FNB Bank City, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University and <\/em>Ellis Park Stadium to mention just a few.
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Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 24 September 2017 (Heritage Day)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nFNB Bank City Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nMary Fitzgerald Square Newtown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Charity Support<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>When entering online, runners can choose to support either or all three of the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN Charities:\u00a0 the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, <\/strong>the Johannesburg SPCA<\/strong> and\/or the Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation<\/a> \/ Johannesburg SPCA<\/a> \/ The Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/a> \/ \u00a0\u00a0 Joburg-10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong>@JoburgHeritage <\/a>\/ @JhbSPCA<\/a> \/ @joburg10K<\/a> \/ @ReachForADream<\/a><\/p>\n

Official hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #J10krun<\/p>\n

For more information on the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN email entries@joburg10k.com<\/a> or visit www.joburg10k.com<\/a>
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About the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN sponsorship<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

FNB Business is proud to be the title sponsor of the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 This sponsorship forms part of our ongoing strategy to support local and community events that focus on a healthy lifestyle and family involvement. Road running is an inclusive sport that allows us to engage with a larger audience and support a sporting disciplines that advance our commitment to building, enduring and rewarding relationships with communities we are a part of.<\/p>\n

We believe in supporting a race that encourages people to run and know their city; a race that strives to re-invent how people perceive and experience the city centre. The FNB Bank City buildings are well-known and iconic buildings in the Johannesburg CBD and the precinct was recently revamped in 2015 with three lifestyle concepts of Work, Eat & Play in mind. For many years it has been viewed as traditional banking headquarters; however the revamp has positively changed the experience of the precinct.<\/p>\n

Sponsoring the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN is aligned to our belief in the importance of rejuvenating and reviving the city centre so it remains relevant and an important part of Johannesburg\u2019s Heritage.<\/p>\n

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