White River residents donned their best ’50s outfits for The Power of 8000 (TPO8000) fundraiser at Picasso’s Mexican Taqueria on Saturday night, August 16.

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The Dancing Queens – Ladies of White River entertained guests with their Grease Dance Experience production, performing award-winning hits such as “Grease Lightnin'”, “Summer Nights” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You”.
The fundraiser had huge success with three sold-out shows and R120 000 raised for the organisation.

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A total of 48 dancers volunteered for charity, performing in two groups on different stages as the Pink Ladies, Rydell High cheerleaders and the T-Birds. Their comic impersonations of characters Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson had the audience laughing throughout the evening.

Guests enjoyed a delicious three-course meal, including a diner-style burger and chips to match the theme.
They also joined in during the famous ‘Hand Jive’ dance to show off their quick hands.
TPO8000, a non-profit organisation, will use the funds to continue with their community-led initiatives, aimed at keeping White River a clean and thriving town.